CLEANING AND STORING What to Keep in Mind for Your Coats
DRYING
With the warming weather, people are preparing to store their heavy winter coats and jackets and bring out their more colorful and lighter spring and summer attire. To help our readers, we’re including a few tips and tricks on how you can safely clean and store your coats at home.
If you’re washing and drying your coats at home, remember that it’s much better to run your coats through the dryer on low. And, of course, this should only be done to coats that can be safely dried in a dryer. Down coats, for instance, must be put into the dryer, but they should be on the lowest heat setting. Even if this means drying will take longer, it is more important that they warm properly so the zippers don’t melt and stick — permanently. If any of your coats have tags that say “Dry Clean Only,” bring them to Janet Davis Cleaners. Our team will clean your items, remove all debris, and prepare them properly for the next few months in storage.
STORING
The best way to store your clothes is clean. Insects, such as dust mites or moths, like to snack on any debris left on clothing, including food, dead skin cells, sweat, and oil — along with the fabric. Additionally, stains can be harder to remove once they’ve settled into clothing fibers. Dirt will often work into items such as snowboarding and skiing gear the longer it sits, so be sure to properly clean and thoroughly dry your coats before storing them away. Instead of scrambling next fall, get them cleaned and put away properly now.
CHECKING TAGS
To increase the longevity of your coats, check all clothing item tags carefully before you clean them. Care tags usually have specific instructions on what does and does not work in regard to the cleaning process, including what type of wash cycle and water temperature to use. It may even include which detergents to use and which to avoid.
Rhubarb Oat Bars
SUDOKU
Inspired by TasteOfHome.com
INGREDIENTS
• 1 1/2 cups fresh rhubarb, chopped • 1 cup packed brown sugar, divided • 1 tsp fresh lemon juice • 4 tbsp water, divided • 4 tsp cornstarch
• 1 cup old-fashioned oats • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour • 1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut • 1/2 tsp salt • 1/3 cup butter, melted
DIRECTIONS
1. Preheat oven to 350 F and grease an 8-inch square baking dish. 2. In a medium saucepan, bring rhubarb, 1/2 cup brown sugar, lemon juice, and 3 tbsp water to a boil. 3. Reduce heat to medium and cook until rhubarb is tender (about 5 minutes). 4. In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and remaining water, stirring until smooth. 5. Gradually add to the rhubarb mixture, return to a boil, and cook
until thickened. Remove from heat and set aside.
6. In a large bowl, combine oats,
flour, coconut, salt, and remaining brown sugar. Stir in butter until mixture is crumbly.
7. Press half of the oat mixture into the prepared baking dish, spread rhubarb mixture on top, then sprinkle with remaining oat mixture. 8. Bake 25–30 minutes until golden brown. Cool completely before enjoying!
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