For many young adults, the first semester of their freshman year of college is the first time they attempt laundry on their own. At first, the chore can seem intimidating; countless freshmen opt to live in dirty clothes until Thanksgiving rather than conquer the task. Don't let your new student live in filth! Send them this guide to reference the ins and outs of taking care of their clothes, starting with a laundry supplies list.

Penny the Pod is the newest member of the Tide Cleaners AZ team and she is, quite literally, the vehicle for Tide Cleaners' Community Relations Plan. We've been hard at work making plans to show our support for Greater Phoenix-area communities where Tide Cleaners customers live, work and play. As a result, each month you can find Penny the Pod and our Street Team out and about supporting the community and even making surprise appearances to brighten your day while you're knocking out that errand list.

Summer's here and it's time to protect your skin with sunscreen - whether you're at the pool, hiking, running errands or going to work. Unfortunately, when sunscreen gets on your clothing it can leave yellowish stains. These stains are tricky to remove because of the ingredient avobenzone, which is found in most sunscreens. It reacts with iron in hard water and may stain your clothes permanently.