Wash with Wally: Dealing with Dog Hair

Originally posted – Jul 01, 2014 What is the best way to remove dog hair from blankets and dog beds? The best way to handle such a situation is to put these items in the dryer before running them through the wash cycle. Let them run through a drying cycle or...

Wash with Wally: Saving with Solar

Originally posted – May 10, 2013 In addition to purchasing newer, more energy-efficient equipment, I’m considering using solar power to heat my water and help me conserve energy. What are your thoughts on this technology? I would definitely look into solar...

Wash with Wally: Spray Spotters

Originally posted – Aug 13, 2014 I do a lot of drop-off laundry at my store and was looking for a good spray spotter. Do you have any recommendations? Yes, I would get Liquid Wisk. This product is good on food stains, some inks and some light oils. It is...

Wash with Wally: How to Wash Throw Rugs

Originally posted – Jun 17, 2013 What advice can you give for washing throw rugs? Most throw rugs can be washed, even with a rubber backing. However, when washing any kind of a rug, wash it in cold water, because it’s hard to determine how many different...

Wash with Wally: Stains on Suede

Originally posted – May 02, 2014 A customer of mine recently brought in a chocolate-colored suede coat, on which she had spilled cola. Do you have any tips that would help me remove this dark stain for her? Suede can be very fragile to dye release. You can try...