Summer barbecues are a blast, but the food stains that follow are not. Luckily, most of the clothes you wear in the summer are washable, so you’re probably in a good position to get those stains out on your own. But, before you tackle those stains and toss the clothes into the wash, keep a few tips in mind. GET THOSE STAINS OUT THE BEST TIPS TO REMOVE FOOD STAINS
FIRST: DON’T TOUCH THAT STAIN!
tells me their son just came off the soccer field with more field on him than where they just left, blotting and not rubbing is the best way to get those stains out.”
Some stains must not be agitated, and one of those is mustard. The yellow dye in mustard is called turmeric, which gives mustard its bright yellow color — and the reason why it’s nearly impossible to get out. We’ve seen it time and time again; the more someone tries to work mustard out of clothing, the more they push it into the fibers. “Once you try and fail to remove it at home, it’s never coming out,” affirms Kyle Matthews, head of Janet Davis Cleaners. That’s why, if you end up with mustard stains, you don’t touch them — bring the piece of clothing to us.
THIRD: DON’T TOSS IT INTO THE DRYER!
Don’t put your clothes in the dryer unless you’re 100% sure the stain is out of the fabric. When you’re dealing with a stained piece of clothing, you can launder it at home; you can even apply soap directly on the area. “The first thing I would do, after blotting it, is to wash it to see what you got left,” Kyle explains. Often, after taking off the substance from the surface of the fabric, washing it can remove whatever is left. Check to see if the stain is completely gone by hanging it up to dry. If you’ve followed the steps above and the stain hasn’t come out (or if you’re dealing with mustard), then bring it on over! We’ll give it our all to get those stains out and return your clothes to the way they were.
SECOND: DON’T RUB. BLOT!
Many people often think that scrubbing at a stain is the best way to get it out. That’s not true. The best way to remove food from your clothes — be it ketchup, potato salad, or even gravy — is to blot it with a dry, absorbent towel. “I give the same advice I give family members,” says Kyle. “If someone calls and
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The Best Grilled SUMMER VEGETABLES
INGREDIENTS
• 1 tsp salt • 1/4 tsp pepper • 1 1/2 tsp dried Italian seasoning • 1 1/2 tsp garlic, minced • 2 lbs assorted vegetables, trimmed and halved (asparagus, mushrooms, red onion, red
bell peppers, baby carrots, and yellow squash are great on the grill)
• 5 tbsp olive oil • 2 tbsp lemon juice • 1/4 cup parsley leaves, chopped
DIRECTIONS
1. In a small bowl, combine salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and garlic. 2. Brush vegetables with olive oil and place in a large bowl. Top with lemon juice and seasoning mixture. Toss to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes but no longer than 2 hours. 3. Prepare the grill at medium-high heat. 4. Grill vegetables in batches, cooking 3–5 minutes on each side until browned and tender. (Carrots will cook longer, 6–9 minutes per side.) 5. Remove from the grill, sprinkle with parsley, and serve hot.
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