MoneyWi$e: Saving Money on Clothing Care

Host: Mindy McCulley, MS Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky 

Guest: Jeanne Badgett, MS Extension Associate for Clothing, Textiles, and Household Equipment

Season 7, Episode 14

Jeanne Badgett unravels the myths surrounding clothing care to help listeners find strategies for saving money. She provides guidance on everything from keeping your equipment in sound, working order the ensure that they are working effectively to sorting your clothing by fabric type to maximize the cleaning capacity of detergents.

After a brief discussion on types of stains and the best ways to treat them, Jeanne provides tips for preventing excessive wear on your favorite garments. She also provides suggestions for repairing rather than replacing clothing and provides ideas for using second-hand and consignment retailers for additional savings. Enjoy this cleaning journey as you consider ways that you too can save money on that monthly household expense.

For more information about stain removal:

American Cleaning Institute's Stain Removal Guide

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