Costume Hire

When people think of Fancy Dress they tend to think first of renting a costume, after all its a one night affair and they don’t need one to keep ... 4. Dry Cleaning is expensive 5. Every costume returned has to be manually checked for damages each ... : 1. Costume Rental Companies have much higher running costs 2. They tend to rent out costumes [more...]

Date: 2009-01-11 18:52:34

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Water Damage

water damage is a serious problem for home owners. If you have a water leak or even worse a flood you need to contact a professional company ... buildup after water damage occurs. Many homeowners don’t, either. They think a quick steam cleaning or drying fans will do the trick. That’s not always the case. If a carpet, baseboard [more...]

Date: 2008-12-22 06:29:02

Batik--Water Soluble and Low Cost

It's been a long time since I got out the fiber dyes...I'd like to get back to it. A new (to me) ... , but if you need to really get every last bit of wax resist out of your project, dry-cleaning chemicals are the way to go. Here in the country, there are no dry-cleaners, and no shipping or delivery [more...]

Date: 2009-01-04 17:07:00

The Difference Between Fame and Importance

The following was a comment left by my Twitter friend Wesley Whittaker in response to You’re Not That Important. Really ... on her show, but they bought her groceries, took care of her dry cleaning and took her car in for service ... -famous rock star. While touring, we had two custom coaches and a semi that hauled all of the equipment [more...]

Date: 2008-12-28 18:50:22

Start Stocking Up on Fruitcake Now!

Have you ever noticed that once you get out of the habit of blogging regularly, it is really hard to get back in the habit?? ... have to scrimp on… Dry cleaning can’t be high on his priority list.  So I’m figuring that he’s gonna ... Santa is coming down the chimney, there isn’t much chance of him staying stealthy if he reeks [more...]

Date: 2008-12-16 03:30:12

The Two-Income Trap

There’s still a lot of life happening but it’s time to blog again ... middle-class families are seeking bankruptcy protection at such high rates. The first of many startling ... , internet access, cell phone), those costs are mostly offset by reductions in things like dry cleaning [more...]

Date: 2009-01-09 20:47:43

The Scuttlebutt on Blair House

From the time I first heard about the Obamas not being able to utilize Blair House, I’ve found the entire fiasco infuriating ... , four dining rooms, kitchen facilities, laundry and dry cleaning facilities, an exercise room ... of the less than trailer trash Bushes, as well as the additional cost to the American taxpayers by having [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 23:20:08

Miracle Drywash featured in QS Magazine

It’s a car wash Jim, but not as we know it!When something ‘Eco’ drops on my desk, a morbid curiosity forces me to try it ... up on the red carpet two of us set about cleaning it with Miracle Dry Wash, 5 mins (I kid ... , and that every wash your sendingharmful suds into our rivers.So what does it do? It’s a chemical [more...]

Date: 2009-01-06 13:49:00

CHRIS WALKER VS. WELCOME TO THUNDERDOME

Hey, my name’s Chris, I used to have a nice condominium. It was well-painted and decorated with an Asian flair ... all of this so I get new walls, new carpets, new cabinetry, new countertops, and a woman who picks up my dry cleaning (i.e. my mother) for free. At worst, my insurance goes up a little bit. A small price [more...]

Date: 2008-12-21 07:00:47

Nuts and Bolts of the 2009 Chevy Traverse

It’s been nearly two years since the first of GM’s full-size crossovers, the Saturn Outlook, hit dealerships ... ; and two-piece side mirrors that show more of the Traverse’s blind spot. These are “little things” ... weren’t using the hooks to hang their dry cleaning; instead, they simply hung their clothes [more...]

Date: 2008-09-15 12:14:50

Little ways to save our planet

Psst… The Giving Hands is down, for reasons I’d VERY much love to know. GRRR. ... to do it here instead :) For a start, here’s some green “cleaning” tips: Sprinkle a handful of salt ... a damp cloth to work white toothpaste into the silverware you want to clean, then rinse and dry [more...]

Date: 2009-01-05 07:44:55

Track Trailer Tvan world's beefiest camper trailer

Filed under: Aftermarket, Etc., Lifestyle, Australia Click above for more images of the Track Tvan If you're one of those take-no-prisoners ... in the rear hatch allowing your bed to be kept clean and dry. Even better, a hard roof over ... with a 70-liter "food grade" water tank as standard equipment. Now, we found you the camper [more...]

Date: 2008-10-02 00:27:00

BUT WHAT WOULD IT BE LIKE WATCHING SEX SCENES WITH THE PRESIDENT'S MOTHER? This is just downright odd ... at five, grab my dry cleaning, and come over to your place.” Your place. What an odd way to refer ... of times, nods at me, and shuts the liftgate. As he does, the remains of the duct-tape adhesive give [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 04:40:59

Wonderful Saturday

The sun was shining, giving the false impression of warmer temperatures ... . My daughter and I did our part for the economy. I got socks, coffee filters and tank tops (dreaming of summer ... the cashmere sweaters end up at thrift stores because people get tired of the dry cleaning and never [more...]

Date: 2009-01-17 21:13:00

EA’s MySims Media Day Coverage

This past Friday, I had the chance to head on out to EA’s Campus is Redwood City, CA to check out a virtual cornucopia of new Sims games ... and basketball courts. There’s even on-site day care, dry cleaning, and dental service. Yep ... to expand on that franchise with some new games for Nintendo platforms and PC. Before [more...]

Date: 2008-09-22 14:00:36

Episode Four - Reality Bites

You can tell I was not best pleased about the idea of growing up, settling down and getting a job ... were from Hobbes.  The shoes fell apart after two days.  I shrank the dress because I read the dry clean only label with my eyes clothes.  The jacket was from a charity shop and was a cut down Harrods [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 20:11:56

how Leather sofa maintenance

Leather sofa made as a family, with its solemn elegant, durable Wah features for people to love ... to smell, wet ground to dry clean cloth. Rub in the sofa, not alkaline cleaning liquid, as in the leather [more...]

Date: 2009-01-11 09:55:56

Child Predatoring is a Serious Business

When I grow up, I want to work at a firm that allows me to ‘dress up’ AND wear child predator glasses. ... and/or ‘business.’ I am a coolhunter without even trying 2 b. Even though I do not realize ... buffet-style food and dry cleaning for their employees. Should I work at google [more...]

Date: 2008-11-13 18:21:50

Laundry service by the locker

A few weeks ago we wrote about Dutch Insinger de Beaufort's shoebox approach to private banking, ... of traditional laundry and dry-cleaning services—many of which, like banking, can involve parking ... a fleet of lockers located in apartment buildings throughout the city. Customers begin by creating [more...]

Date: 2008-09-06 14:21:48

Hell on $5 a Day - Chapter 14

<< First Chapter — < Previous Chapter Chapter 14, huh? If you have read this far, you must like this story or you're trying to win a bet ... you are free to put on your site. Remember the old Faberge Organics commercial: "and then she told two ... on you. Fool me twice and you pay for the dry cleaning. If you give it a glowing recommendation [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 06:00:03

How to Clean Area Rugs with Snow!

If you live in a place that will have a surplus of snow within the next few months--like I do--you just might want to try this old time method of ... it get acclimated to the outside temperature. Lay the rug right side down in fresh, dry snow. Beat the back ... cleaning area rugs. Apparently, it works for wool, cotton and polyester rugs. Note: You'll [more...]

Date: 2008-11-07 16:19:07

Mexico City's Valiant Fight Against Gum Proves Sweet, Fruitful

Mexican officials are sick and tired of seeing gum all over their capital's sidewalks and are implementing different methods of ... steam-cleaning sidewalks, urging the consumption of natural gum which breaks down more quickly ... -- breaks down easily and pulverizes somewhat when dried, making it easier to clean. But, officials [more...]

Date: 2009-01-07 23:30:08

First, Dump Out The Dry Cleaning Solvent: DIY Pedal Car From A 55-Gal Drum

I lost the pictures, but when we went to the Pioneer Day parade in Ivins, Utah last summer, there was, in the parking lot next to the inflatable slide that got so hot in the desert sun, kids would come off it in toasty pain, like they'd just ridden the tortilla machine, anyway, there was an awesome, busted-looking train ride [more...]

Date: 2008-12-17 14:54:59

The Scoop on Martha's Pooch

So, turns out that Martha's pooch is as normal a canine as my two pups. The dog, named Sharkey, apparently had an accident . . . you know, an accident ... on her sisal carpet. She blogged about it, in a really humorous entry here.Her trick for cleaning up? Host Dry Carpet Cleaner Shaker Pack. I need to pick [more...]

Date: 2008-07-22 04:29:00

Layered Looks, Part 3

Cream cashmere v-neck via Land's End, a giftGold long-sleeved tee via TargetPaisley scarf stolen from my momFleece skirt Express .. ... length!Teal cotton sweater via GapWhite tank top via TargetGrass green pants via LL BeanBlue ... and bracelet deployment, you can barely tell. And winter is high dry cleaning season for me, so any garment [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 13:15:00

Error Seen in E.P.A. Report on Contaminant

Here goes the FDA again. "Ooops, we did it again, hee hee, totally underestimated the health hazard from a horrible chemical." The chemical in question is perchlorate, a.k.a. perc, found in dry cleaning solvent and rocket ... from drinking water and other sources,” a rule setting nationwide maximum limits for the chemical [more...]

Date: 2009-01-02 19:54:00

Careersthatdontsuck.com’s 2009 Career Prediction #4

BIG GREEN THING No self-respecting futurist would create a list of 2009 career predictions without including something about “green” ... appliances/equipment–expect “green-collar” jobs to go mainstream, to be more widely available ... or perform green services–green janitorial/maid services, green diapers, green dry-cleaning, green [more...]

Date: 2009-01-01 01:38:30

Eleven Days of Fail: Day 2

Day 2: The Payless-eningLast month, I flew to LA to attend a friend's wedding ... in storm gutter, I immediately started getting ready. I used an entire fun-sized bottle of shampoo ... of finding trouble. Even if I did nothing but crawl into the dry cleaning bag with it, within five [more...]

Date: 2008-12-18 04:59:00

Creative Workplaces from Maispace Office Furiture

by Mary Bush Every day, our life is full of challenges ... are looking to find attractive alternatives to offer their employees such as day care, dry cleaning, game rooms, massage therapy and laundry services to keep them happy. Of course, perks are seductive [more...]

Date: 2008-12-18 18:50:10

Jeans Just For Curves - GroovyJeans.Com

It’s frustrating to look for new jeans for myself. And this has been going on for years since I was 13 ... my blood and that only happens when it’s fresh from laundry or back from dry cleaning. Because it’ ... or yeah just nice. Ok ok, so whenever I found a perfect jeans, no matter how much it will costs [more...]

Date: 2008-12-25 07:45:00

I've Had It with No-Show Realtors

Once again today I fell victim to an inconsiderate realtor who claimed that he or she was going to show my house and didn't. Once again I wasted half a day that I can never get back. I spent half the day Saturday cleaning ... on some clothes, dried my hair halfway, and went to work. I think that I worked up more of a sweat cleaning [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 22:51:29

District Court allows nuisance claim against city for PCE leaking from sewer pipes

One of the means by which PCE releases by dry cleaners are dispersed into the environment is through the local sewer system; sewers are notoriously leaky, and until EPA required closed-loop and highly filtered dry cleaning equipment technology to be utilized, discharges of PCE into sewers was commonplace. In Adobe Lumber [more...]

Date: 2008-11-10 22:59:57

Taking the next step...

Are you currently looking to invest in a company that is on the up and up? Are you currently seeking for a piece of a pie that you have seen growing around you such as a dry cleaning franchise? If you answered yes to either question above then please allow me to inform [more...]

Date: 2008-12-08 21:14:00

3 years ago- BARN FIRE - Part six

Jan 29th UpdateThe weekend has come and gone. The sheep shed is mostly done ... to do this for me.Kelly moved the one dog kennel to a dry and clean location. It's pretty much ... ewes that are soon to lamb. We have no dry stall or shed for the moms-to-be so having the guys build [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 01:25:00

Hoover SteamVac Review - Part 2

Another convenient feature is the lighted brush indicator to let you know the brushes are moving effectively and adequately. The on/off foot pedal enhances this Hoover SteamVac’s ease of use for any carpet, bare wood ... impressible feature is the swift drying feature enabling carpet cleaning jobs to be completed in less [more...]

Date: 2008-12-07 14:23:03

Nice Work If You Can Get It: Estranged Wife Says She Needs $53,000 A Week To Survive

Let’s get this out of the way right off. Yeah, I’m jealous. I want $53,000 a week, too. There. Now, moving right along.... Holy matrimony, Batman! ... care ($1,000), dry cleaning ($650), flowers ($600) and a trainer ($250). A personal assistant ... for restaurants and entertainment? 8 grand a week for travel? Where does she go in a week that costs [more...]

Date: 2008-12-19 21:25:18

Donks' Young Buck

It's McDaniels, not McDonald'sThese rhymes are Darryl's, the burgers are Ronald's.. ... needed coffee, copies, dry cleaning runs, and getting Rodney Harrison his Jay-Z concert tickets.-New ... in a dapper gray hoody like his mentor, Bill Belichick. Pat Bowlen already has the Bronco equipment [more...]

Date: 2009-01-13 01:15:00

new: modern-twist

in honor of recipe fridays, i wanted to post these beautiful new placemats from kat at modern-twist ... and all you have to do is rinse them in the sink and you’re good to go. sure beats dry cleaning fancy ... to submit new product designs just shoot me an email right here. i'll be in savannah for wedding [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 17:00:20

Detoxing Your Home

The recent death of John Travolta's teenage son introduced many to the rare condition called Kawasaki disease and the idea that household cleaning ... . Just water and vinegar dries too quickly.Stainless Steel cleaner:One part water, one part vinegar and one part extra-virgin coconut oil. (If you have lots of stainless steel in your home, it may be [more...]

Date: 2009-01-05 01:01:00

Having it my way on a snow day

I’m actually really happy that the past two big storms have raced through Maine on Sundays. This is because at work we can 1)move the cars off of the front lot on Saturday pm and it’s dry, and 2)we clean and move them back ... was spent playing in snow (the snow pants I bought two sizes too small FIT today,)  cleaning our cars [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 01:05:12

carpet cleaning

Get your landlords deposit back Carpet cleaners Network specialise in move carpet cleaning, its can be a stressful time but we have had the experience to organize the carpet clean so it fits with you arrangements. For example we have lots of different carpet cleaning methods from dry, low [more...]

Date: 2008-12-14 18:47:49

The Bennett Sisters: Constance

Each time the Siren takes a look at celebrity news she is confronted with Somebody's Kid, to the point where it seems stardom has become as heritable as a dry-cleaning business. Talent, however, is often a recessive trait. The Redgraves and Barrymores are the exception, not the rule [more...]

Date: 2008-11-30 01:26:00

Prepare To Be Martinized

Thinking of getting into franchising? Read on for the right way to do so ... the plunge as a franchise owner in December 2006. He hired two franchise consultants, who together presented him with 16 options, and he selected Martinizing Dry Cleaning based on its history [more...]

Date: 2008-11-17 16:19:31

The Post-Olympic Lives of 15 Great Athletes

Olympic athletes are undoubtedly the best in the world at what they do, ... his athletic prowess, but he also ran a dry cleaning business, worked as a gas station attendant ... and now owns a civil engineering company in Idaho. Babe Didrikson Olympic Moment: Grabbing three track [more...]

Date: 2008-08-22 05:30:11

Audrina Patridge is HOT (Photos)

Audrina Patridge was photographed while running errands in Beverly Hills yesterday ... up some dry cleaning while out and about. The reality show cast member appears with actresses Lauren Conrad ... is Red Carpet HOT (Photos)Celebrities Better Blonde? (Photos)Celebrity Fashion Disaster [more...]

Date: 2008-07-03 13:06:08

SLIME: No Redeeming Social Merit But it Sells

August 5 1977- Slime is not a B film playing second bill to "Sheba, the Slug Queen" at the local drive-in ... with water and vinegar or soap. Dry cleaning will not remove Slime."A Mattel spokeswoman defended Slime ... extremely rude.The novelty item also sticks to drapes, carpets, furniture and hair. And it sells. "We can't [more...]

Date: 2008-11-17 05:07:00

Boogie Wipes Review & Bonus Giveaway!

Check out my original review post HERE for a chance to win Boogie Wipes! What are Boogie Wipes? “Boogie Wipes are the latest innovation in a moist wipe product for busy moms, dads & kids ... mucous expectorant. Not only is this effective in cleaning up the “dried up” messes, but it also [more...]

Date: 2009-01-17 17:47:07

What Toxins Lurk Beneath Your House? (And Do You Want to Know?)

Wendy Bounds writes: cleaners Last week, I wrote about a growing industry of so-called “green dry cleaners” who use alternatives to the cleaning solvent perchloroethylene — or “perc” — which has been labeled a probable human carcinogen. The EPA is currently requiring a phase-out of perc at cleaners located in residential buildings [more...]

Date: 2008-12-08 16:51:18

business mind or business blind?

I've always wondered how certain business owners choose the type of business that they own. Are the owners of dry-cleaning businesses obsessed with tidy clothing? Do fast food restaurant owners have clogged arteries themselves? Are automotive franchise owners living vicariously through [more...]

Date: 2008-11-21 09:13:40

i spy bottles

i know, i know.... for those of you who read a zillion blogs, or at least read tip junkie, (i was a guest blogger there a couple of weeks ago) ... ... 1. start with a clean & dry bottle 2. using the Magic Eraser remove any black printing ... : 1 large plastic bottle (i used the 33.8 FL OZ smart water bottle), a mr. clean magic eraser, goo [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 17:50:51

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