KEEP YOUR SPORTS UNIFORMS CLEAN With These Helpful Tips
slow-acting bleach such as OxyClean ( NOT CHLORINE BLEACH — this will damage and dull uniforms). After soaking for several hours or overnight, wash again. Be sure to follow the directions on the label — don’t make it stronger with hot water or too much product. Once the uniform has been washed, always air dry it. When you put a uniform in the dryer, you run the risk of shrinking the uniform, melting the numbers, adding static cling, setting stains, and damaging it in other ways. Plan ahead of time if you know the uniform needs to be washed because you shouldn’t shortcut the drying method. Home remedies are great for small stains, but when your uniform is too important or the stain too deep, seek the expertise and guidance of a professional. We’re available to help with any of your stubborn stains.
The fall season is underway for many youth sports teams across Metro Detroit. Football, basketball, and hockey are just a few sports that have already started, and if you’re a parent, you know how important it is that their uniforms stay fresh. You don’t want them stained
uniforms are put in before the water goes in. Liquid degreaser can be used in addition to powder detergent to bolster your stain removal efforts. If the uniform has problem areas, you can pre-treat it by pouring a liquid detergent or pre- treater into the problem
or to develop an odor, so you need to clean them properly. That’s why we’re sharing our tips on how to keep those
area (not one that contains bleach —
check the label). Place the uniform on a smooth surface like your washing
sports uniforms in pristine condition.
First, powder detergent is the secret ingredient for removing stains in sports
machine and work in the detergent or pre-treater with the back of a spoon. Let the pre-treater sit for about
uniforms. It helps provide some extra mechanical action to remove those stubborn stains that just won’t leave. When washing uniforms with powder detergent, it works better if the soap and
an hour before washing.
If the stains don’t come out (either dirty spots or yellow sweat stains), soak in a
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INGREDIENTS • 3.4 oz instant vanilla pudding mix • 2 cups cold milk • 15-oz can pumpkin purée • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp nutmeg • 1/8 tsp ground cloves • 1 cup vanilla sandwich cookies • 8 oz whipped topping
DIRECTIONS 1. In a large bowl, whisk together pudding mix and milk. Let sit for 5 minutes, then stir in pumpkin purée, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ground cloves. 2. In a blender or food processor, crush vanilla sandwich cookies into crumbs. 3. In small jars or glasses, place cookie crumbs on bottom, then pumpkin mixture, then whipped topping. Repeat these layers twice and end with cookie crumbs. 4. Chill until ready to serve!
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