Our pets bring great joy to our lives, however they also bring some stress when it comes to our laundry. The professionals at Soapbox Laundry are here to help our customers keep their clothing clean and hairless!

Here are a few tips on what you can do before you put your clothes in the washer:

• Use a lint roller to pick up loose fur
• Put your clothes in the dryer for 10 minutes on tumble with no heat to soften the fabrics
• Shake your clothes before you put them in the washer to get as much hair off as possible

Now that we covered tips pre-laundry tips, let’s take a look at some helpful advice for when it’s time to put our clothes in the washing machine:

• Use liquid fabric softener and dryer sheets to help loosen the hair from clothing
• Utilize vinegar as a natural fabric softener. Pouring some into your machine’s cycle can drastically change its ability to handle fur of any kind.

At Soapbox Laundry, we are here for you 24/7 to assist you with all your laundry needs. There is ALWAYS an attendant in store, so feel free to stop by at your convenience! If you have any additional questions regarding our services, or need some help with that pesky pet fur, don’t hesitate to contact us here.

Spring is finally here, and that means outdoor sports are starting! Soapbox Laundry is here to give you a few tips so you can keep your child’s jerseys as pristine as possible this season!

Let’s dive right into a few tips we have for removing stains and treating jerseys:

• Remove grass/dirt stains with vinegar
• Treat blood stains with hydrogen peroxide
• Sweat can be removed with lemon juice
• Presoaking will pick up loose dirt that machine will not catch
• How to prevent fading
  • Turn jersey inside out when washing
  • Add a teaspoon of salt in washing machine

Now that we covered what “to do”, let’s take a look at a few things to avoid when washing jerseys:

• Never use bar soap, this can damage fabric
• Do not use chlorine bleach on colors, it can cause fading
• To prevent snagging, do not leave zippers open
• Avoid leaving clothes in machine too long, this can cause colors to bleed

Soapbox Laundry is your expert when it comes to your laundry and clothing care. Our products and services are available 24/7 for your convenience. If you have any questions, give us a call at (215) 551-1190, or you can contact us here.