Every time you look at the label on your favorite suit, you see those three little words that make you clutch your wallet and cringe: dry-clean only. Luckily, we have great news for you! Not every dry-clean-only item needs to be professionally cleaned after each use. In fact, some can even go months without going to the dry cleaner. Because shirts, blouses, and dresses fit closely against your skin, they absorb your sweat and the oils from your skin more than other articles of clothing, like pants or jackets. That means they require regular trips to the dry cleaner to stay clean and fresh. We recommend having your shirts and blouses cleaned after one or two wears. Unlike shirts, sweaters don’t typically come into contact with your bare skin. That means you can go a few more wears between cleanings. Plus, the less often you have to clean the sweater, the longer the fabric lasts. Unless something spills on it, it has picked up an odor, or you’ve worn it without an undershirt, sweaters can be dry-cleaned every three wears. Although some people don’t dry-clean their formal wear very often, formal wear tends to be made of more fragile material than other articles of clothing, which means they require regular cleaning. Therefore, we recommend having your evening wear dry-cleaned after one or two wears. SUDOKU DRY-CLEAN YOUR CLOTHING? How Often Should You
Because you wear a dress shirt or blouse under your suit jacket, it tends to not require frequent trips to the cleaner. That being said, make sure to check the areas of the jacket that get dirty more quickly, like the collar, sleeve hems, and elbows. You can take your suit to the cleaners every three to five wears. Outerwear is worn over other articles of clothing, so it’s not likely to absorb sweat or body odor. Therefore, unless your outerwear gets stained or dirty or starts to smell musty, we recommend having it professionally cleaned just once a year. Once you know when you should be cleaning your items of clothing, dry-cleaning becomes easy and stress free. Plus, with our free pickup and delivery service, you’ll never have to worry about running an errand to Janet Davis Cleaners. Are you ready to obey the dry-clean-only tag? Contact us today!
Want to spruce up your morning yogurt? Top it with this tasty granola. Even better, swap out the dairy for coconut yogurt and enjoy your vegan breakfast. PISTACHIO GOJI BERRY Granola
INGREDIENTS
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1 cup rolled oats
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1/3 cup pistachios, chopped
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½ teaspoon salt
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¼ cup coconut flakes
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1 tablespoon coconut oil
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1 teaspoon cinnamon
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3 tablespoons maple syrup
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1/3 cup goji berries
DIRECTIONS
1. Heat a large skillet over low heat. Add oats in a thin layer and toast for 1–2 minutes. Add coconut oil and salt, then stir. Continue toasting for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally. 2. Add maple syrup 1 tablespoon at a time; stir to coat. 3. Once oats are toasted, add pistachios, coconut flakes, and
cinnamon. Cook slowly until pistachios and coconut flakes are toasted but not burned, for about 5 minutes. 4. Remove from pan and stir in goji berries. 5. Let cool and enjoy as a snack or on top of your yogurt!
Recipe inspired by LoveAndLemons.com.
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