HOW OFTEN SHOULD CERTAIN ITEMS GO TO THE DRY CLEANER?
Winter is in full swing, and you may even see some snow this season! So, while you’re busy making snowmen and snow angels, having snowball fights, and attempting to catch snowflakes on your tongue, make some homemade ice cream. Making your own ice cream from snow is easy, and you may have the rest of the ingredients in your home right now. But before diving in, here are a few tips on how to find and use the best snow to create this icy winter treat! Make Your Own Ice Cream… With Snow! FIND THE CLEANEST SNOW. Snow is generally safe to consume, but there are some exceptions. You don’t want to eat snow touching the soil or the street. So, make sure you scoop from a fresh, clean pile of snow above the layer near the ground. If the snow is colored in any way, such as yellow, black, red, green, or brown, do not scoop or eat it — it’s contaminated. With that bit of advice, you’re now ready to make your very own “snow cream.” GATHER YOUR INGREDIENTS. You only need five simple ingredients to make snow cream. So, look in your home and see if you can find 1 cup of milk, 1/3 cup of sugar, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, a pinch of sea salt, and 8 cups of clean, fresh snow. As you collect your ingredients, be sure to leave the snow you’ll be using in the freezer because snow melts fast.
In your closet and throughout your house are items with a label that says “dry clean only.” You see them every time you grab your favorite suits or dresses. You may even see it on your sheets or pillowcases when
you lie down for bed. Those three words might make you clutch your wallet, but concern is not necessary. Not every dry-clean-only item needs to be professionally cleaned after every use. Some can even go months without going to the dry cleaner.
Below, you’ll find the average number of uses an item should get before it needs to be dry-cleaned.
EVERY 1–2 WEARS Items that fit close to your skin, such as button-down dress shirts, day dresses, and blouses, should be dry cleaned every 1–2 wears. These items absorb sweat more than other clothing items, requiring them to be cleaned more often. Formal wear should also be regularly dry-cleaned as they are more fragile than other pieces of clothing and need to look their best every time you wear them. EVERY 3 WEARS Garments that don’t directly touch your skin, like sweaters, can last an extra wear or two before needing to be cleaned. If you wear your dress pants and skirts indoors and hang them up immediately when you get home, you can get three wears out of them before they need dry-cleaning. Business suits should be cleaned every 3–5 wears, depending on how clean the collar, sleeve hems, and elbows are. Make sure you get your whole suit dry cleaned at the same time to prevent uneven fading between pieces. EVERY 6 MONTHS TO A YEAR Throw pillows used for decoration should be cleaned once or twice a year. If your family regularly uses them, they may need to be cleaned more often. Comforters, duvet covers, and bedspreads should be washed weekly and dry-cleaned twice a year. You may need to dry-clean your bedding more often if you have pets who sleep with you. Coats and outdoor jackets only need to be dry-cleaned once a year unless they get dirty or smell musty. Also, consider getting your curtains dry-cleaned once a year since they are exposed to dirt, dust, and odors.
MAKE THE ICE CREAM! Stir together the milk, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt in a large bowl until you get a smooth
mixture. Next, take your fresh snow out of the freezer and immediately add it to the bowl. Mix the
ingredients until you get your desired consistency. You want your ice cream to be fluffy, not runny. Once you get the consistency you want, you can
add your toppings. Get creative by adding sprinkles, chocolate chips, cookie crumbs, or anything else you might enjoy. Be sure to add your toppings quickly before the snow cream melts, and put any extra snow cream in the freezer to keep it frozen.
So, while you’re enjoying all the snow day activities, be sure to make yourself this quick and easy snack as well.
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