an ounce of prevention ...

... is worth a pound of cure. isn't that the old saying? it certainly rings true when it comes to your expensive fashions and keeping them looking brilliant while you're on the road.

here's the deal: i'm a HUGE klutz, on the road and off. stains find me wherever i go, and they're relentless. i can't tell you how many nice dresses, shirts, pants and scarves i've had to turn into rags because i've spilled something on them while traveling. not being able to get them into the wash immediately allows the stains to set in and presto! another expensive dust cloth.

blox / 8 oz. / $10 USD

i was so excited to discover that there's a pretreatment i can use to help stop stains before they start. blox is a revolutionary solution that works with the heat in your dryer to lock in a stain-fighting barrier that keeps your expensive clothes looking their best.

all it takes is 4 oz. of blox per load in the fabric softener compartment of your washing machine. you can put the fabric softener in with it as well. when the cycle is done, just throw the clothes in the dryer. the heat from the dryer helps bond blox with the fabric, and a good going over with an iron afterwards seals the deal. blox doesn't affect the texture or finish on your clothing, and the stain repellent can last several washings (best used with each wash for maximum effectiveness, though).

just about every fabric can benefit from blox, and it's gentle enough to use even on babies' clothing and bedding. it is NOT made for silk though, so send those delicates to the cleaners.

if you're a klutz, or just concerned that you might not be able to wash your clothes for several days if you do spill something, try blox ahead of time to minimize your anxiety. if you like the results - and i'm sure you will! - you can order it in a handy 32 oz. size as well.


[image via blox]