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Electric Clothes Dryer
An electric clothes dryer from Laundry Alternative is a great energy and money saving way to dry your clothing. Designed for small loads like socks and diapers, up to several pairs of jeans, our dryers can save you up to 30 minutes of drying time. Our dryers remove far more water and...
Alternative Septic System
The aerobic septic system is one kind of alternative septic system. Because they are more expensive to install, they are normally used in situations where conventional septic systems won’t work. Homeowners know that septic system costs can be very expensive if the system fails. Regular maintenance is actually pretty cheap, you need to...
Compact Washing Machines
Our compact washing machines at Laundry Alternative are incredibly easy to use. Have you ever found yourself at an apartment complex hauling your load of delicates to an expensive laundry mat? Have you ever asked yourself why you should pay the full price for such a small load? Do you ever wonder...
Small Washing Machine
The Laundry Alternative offers compact washing machines for all your small load needs. Don’t waste your time hand washing your delicates any longer! You could be wasting time and money by using a conventional washer for anything from socks to diapers. A quick load will no longer require a trek to the...
Washing Products
At Laundry Alternative, we pride ourselves in providing energy efficient solutions for washers and dryers. While conventional washers require constant maintenance to run properly, the cleverly simple design of our portable washers allow you to use the device with far less upkeep. The science is in the high pressure chamber that...
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Yellowing Sometimes white and light-colored garments develop a dingy, yellow appearance. The leading cause of yellowing comes from body oils, especially on polyester. Other culprits are soap residue (particularly on ironed linens), and leaving clothes in dark areas for long periods of time. There are several methods of counteracting this problem....
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Water Softening The minerals in hard water interferes with the action of detergents, stains fabrics and makes them wear out faster. Calcium and magnesium cause scale, whereas iron and manganese cause stains. Mechanical water conditioners are appliances that remove the minerals that cause hard water through ion exchange. In addition to solving the above-mentioned...
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Velvet Some velvets are washable, and some aren’t- this depends on the velvet’s fibers. If you do wash velvet, turn it inside out to reduce lint. You can restore crushed pile by hanging it over a steaming bathtub and gently brushing. Caution: Never iron velvet, steam it instead. Velveteen: Velveteen refers to cotton or cotton...
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Ultrasonic cleaning Ultrasonic cleaning is useful for delicate items or ornate objects with hard to reach recesses. In this process, the object is placed in a tank of cleaning solution, and subjected to ultrasonic sound wave. The combined effect agitation from the waves and the cleaning solution is more powerful than just...
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Tablecloths Tablecloths are bound to get stained. One solution is to forgo them entirely, using a well-sealed wood or laminate tabletop instead. Tar Scrape off as much as possible with a kitchen knife or spoon. Spread over a pad of paper tissues or cloths. Rub the stain with a toothbrush dipped in eucalyptus or Orange...
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Salt To remove salt marks from shoes, wipe them with a solution containing 1 part vinegar to 3 parts water. Silk Silk is wrinkle and soil resistant. However, it is sensitive to many chemicals, such as: *Acids *Alkalis *Enzyme digesters *Chlorine bleach Silk is also weakened by...
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Rayon The confusing part about caring for rayon is that two types of rayon exist: viscose and polynosic. The major difference is that viscose rayon becomes weak when wet, and therefore normally requires dry cleaning. Occasionally it can be finished so that gentle hand washing is possible. Blends with 30 percent or more polyester...
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