9 Things Dry Cleaners Don't Want You to Know About Baking Soda

9 Things Dry Cleaners Don't Want You to Know About Baking Soda A tin of baking powder won't replace your dry cleaner, but it can handle a surprising number of the small jobs that send people to the counter, and it can push back the biggest bill of all: drapery cleaning, which commonly runs $75 to $200 a set. In this video, we break down 9 things dry cleaners don't want you to know about baking powder, using test kitchen methods, fabric care guidance, and real dry cleaning price data. Whether you're dealing with a fresh gravy spot, a sweater that smells like last night's restaurant, or stale-smelling drapes, this guide shows you what to do yourself and what to leave to a professional. Here's what baking powder can do. It pulls fresh grease out of washable shirts and sweaters before it sets, freshens a jacket or sweater you've only worn once, and deodorizes shoes, handbag linings, and hat bands that a cleaner won't take. It can also take some of the mothball smell out of stored clothes and clean the soleplate of your iron. Number three is the big money-saver. Stretching the time between professional drapery cleanings can save you around $130, since a set that's only dusty and stale can often go another season. We also explain why baking powder works on contact and not from a distance, which is why an open box in a closet does so little. But it isn't a cure-all, and a wrong move can ruin a good garment. We cover how to use it as emergency first aid on silk and formal wear, why silk, rayon, and acetate must stay dry, and why you should never put heat on a stain before it's gone. We also explain that baking powder won't fix old stains, ink, wine, rust, sun damage, or mildew, and it isn't a disinfectant. The final tip is the one most people skip: tell your cleaner exactly what you did before you drop the garment off. Before you start dusting your wardrobe, remember the three rules: read the care label, keep delicate fabrics dry and test a hidden seam, and take old or serious stains to a professional quickly. Used as first aid between cleanings, a few dollars of pantry powder can save you real money on cleaning bills. 👍 Like, share, and subscribe for more cheap fixes, household hacks, and money-saving tips every week! 🔔 Turn on notifications and check out the money-saving ebook guides at theaffordablefix.com! Copyright Disclaimer: All materials used in this video are for educational and commentary purposes under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976. "Fair use" applies for criticism, analysis, research, and teaching. #BakingPowder #BakingPowderHacks #BakingPowderUses #DryCleaning #DryCleaner #CleaningHacks #CleaningTips #LaundryHacks #LaundryTips #StainRemoval #HouseholdHacks #HouseholdTips #LifeHacks #MoneySavingTips #SaveMoney #FrugalLiving #CheapFixes #ClothingCare #DrapeCleaning #TheAffordableFix