Grabbing your laundry pile and tossing everything into the washing machine is easy, but a one-clean- fits-all approach won’t cut it. From detailed or missing care labels to heavily embellished touches and sensitive fabrics, we’re sorting through the signs telling you to pause before you add clothes to your home machine. CARE LABELS The care label inside each garment is an essential guide to how to wash your clothes. If the instructions state your item should be dry-cleaned or hand-washed, that’s an indication that the fabric, colors, or details are too weak or delicate to withstand a powerful round in the washer. You should always follow the instructions on the tag if you want to protect your clothes. If you are unsure how to clean a piece and it’s missing the care label, that’s another convincing reason to hold off on washing it yourself. MACHINE MAYHEM Signs to Push Pause Before You Toss Clothes in the Washer
FRAGILE FABRICS Certain fabrics can be ruined more easily than others during your machine’s agitation process, even on the delicate cycle. Materials like silk, satin, lace, and chiffon can snag or shrink, and embellishments like sequins can loosen in hot water or tear. Sweaters can be tricky, especially those made of cashmere or wool, so they should be dry-cleaned or hand-washed. If you toss suede or leather into your machine, you risk getting water stains or cracks, so it’s best to hold off and spot clean or take them to a professional. UNUSUAL SIZES Oversized or tiny objects, like comforters or baby socks, should also be cleaned outside your machine, as they could damage your home equipment. Big items can be tough to get completely clean in your washer, and when you overload it, the motor can overheat and strain or damage the drum belt. Small items can obstruct hoses or vents, sometimes flooding your machine. When in doubt, avoid the machine and let us take out the guesswork. Contact Janet Davis Cleaners for expert care to protect your favorite clothes and your washer.
The hanger shortage is still an issue, and we will continue collecting your hangers! Instead of sending them to the landfill, let us put them to use. We offer a cardboard hanger recycling tote you can request to fill with the hangers you no longer need. It can also help you organize your closet. Thank you for all your help. THE HANGER SHORTAGE CONTINUES
INGREDIENTS • Olive oil • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste • 3/4 cup flour • 2 large eggs, beaten Extra-Crispy Ranch Chicken Cutlets
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SUDOKU
• 1 cup panko breadcrumbs • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese • 1 oz ranch seasoning, store- bought (1 packet) or homemade • Cooking spray
DIRECTIONS 1. Preheat oven to 375 F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan with olive oil and set aside. 2. Season both sides of chicken breasts with salt and pepper. 3. Set out three shallow bowls. In the first, combine flour and a pinch of salt and pepper. Add the eggs to the second bowl. Mix panko, Parmesan, and ranch seasoning mix in the third bowl. 4. For coating, dip seasoned chicken breasts in flour, coating both sides. Then, dip the chicken in the beaten eggs and, finally, the panko mixture. 5. Place each coated chicken breast in the prepared baking dish. 6. Spray the tops of the chicken with cooking spray. 7. Bake for 30 minutes, or until the chicken reaches 165 F and is golden brown.
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