Dry Cleaning

Dry cleaning is any cleaning process for clothing and textiles using an organic solvent rather than water. The solvent used is typically tetracholoroethylene (perchloroethylene), abbreviated "perc" in the industry and "dry-cleaning fluid" by the public. Dry cleaning is necessary for cleaning items which would otherwise be damaged by water and soap or detergent. It may be used if hand washing— and may be needed for some delicate fabrics.

The manner was discovered in the mid-19th century by French dye-works owner Jean Baptiste Jolly, who noticed that his tablecloth became cleaner after his maid spilled kerosene on it, and developed a service cleaning people's clothes in this manner, which he termed "nettoyage à sec" or "dry cleaning" in English.

Dry Cleaning Process: How It Goes?

The process is quiet long and hazardous. That's why dry cleaners are expensive.

I got this image from the web and it's my first to see how a dry cleaner looks like.

Purples & Stripes

Believe it or not buying your clothes in the mall is paying 5 times than the clothes you bought in the ukay2x stalls. Imagine how much money you can save if you will try to change your expensive taste for clothes. Being fashionable is not always sacrificing your budget. Just release that artistic skills inside of you. You can't or barely buy a fashionable and good quality outfit out of your 300 pesos in the mall. If you can, maybe it's not that of good quality and I'm pretty sure of that because a lot of cheaper clothes are from China. I'm not saying China sells poor quality products but some of them are. (You, Us and They can't deny it!)

Here is a photo of me wearing a total outfit that worth P215.00.

Actually me and my best friend are fond of shopping at the ukay ukay stalls in our place.
She was the one who bought this blouse. I'm glad that I already have a purple or lavender colored blouse because I don't have one until she gave me. She is a bit thrifty like me but I'm more extreme than her when it comes to money matters.

I love this skirt because it's not because it only costs P5.oo pesos but I can blend it easily with other colors. The diagonal lines also creates a slim effect to your body because I have a chunky body type (hehe). Also, I will not be banned going inside the school since its length is knee-high and I can comfortably wear it anytime.


You know, I'm a bit worried that this shoe will worn out in time because I wear it 3 times a week and obviously, it's one of my favorite among the shoes I've bought in the ukay ukay. Me and my friend were just hanging out in "Divisoria" when I saw this pretty little thing. At that time, I was in despair because I didn't bring that much money. I said to myself that if this shoe is destined to be mine then when I'll come back the other day it is still there - not yet sold. When I returned the other day, I was so happy because I'm finally a proud owner of this shiny, glittery and very feminine peep-toe shoe.


Voila! Here's how it looks like. By the way, the belt is not ukay ukay. I just found it in my mom's closet and took it. Sorry I cut off my head here because my face looked terrible at this time. The reason is I only had 1.5 hours of sleep because I was working with my presentation in my statutory construction subject.

Please drop your comments, suggestions or ratings in the comment box below. I want to hear any reactions from you guys out there too. (To view in large size click on the image)

Destination: Laundrymat

After shopping, It's now time to go home, feeling tired and dusty, with a little less money but with TONS of GREAT CLOTHES, SHOES and ACCESSORIES! Yes, I know the feeling of getting excited to wear all the new stuffs you've bought but it's wise to have them washed first since it's a second hand/surplus stuffs. They are dusty and some of them got a little dirt on it. I know you have your own way of washing your clothes. But first thing is to check if it bleeds. Read the Labels indicated inside the clothes. Wash it thoroughly with your favorite detergent until the water is clear. Hang to dry and Press the clothes if needed and you're good to go.

Tips Before Hitting Your Way To The Ukay Ukay

Hi! This is my first post and right now I am going to give you some tips before hitting on the "UKAY - UKAY"

Did you know where does the word ukay-ukay originate? Actually, it's from the Ilokano's term "ukay" which means "to dig". Yes! You're right on what you've read. That's what you are really going to do. Dig on the great piles of used clothing, bags, shoes, etc. to find great buys.

Another term for ukay-ukay is "wagwagan" which means " to dust off". Again, yes you're not wrong on what you're reading now because you are going to do some "wagwagan" there in the place where there is ukay-ukay.
Here are my tips that you'll actually need before doing some ukay-ukay:

1. Ask for the local residents on where can you possibly find ukay-ukay. Usually, ukay - ukay stalls are located in the market place in almost everywhere in the Philippines.

2. Make sure you change your big bills to a smaller denomination. It's better to bring a pad of 20 peso bill than a hundred peso bill since the cost of the items found there are usually cheaper in which it range from 5 pesos to 500 pesos (If you'll get lucky).

3. Of course, dress simply when going to these places since it's usually a market place not a party venue. Make sure also to wear flats because there'll be a long time standing and walking to do to catch up some very good bargains. Don't bring any valuable things with you too like jewelries and cellphones because the market place in the Philippines is not a real good time to do some show off of your NOKIA N95 , IPod and Cartier or you'll might get robbed or being snatched.

4. Bring with you an extra big cellophane bag for your hands not to get loaded handling lots of stuffs.

5. Watch for sale signs marked " 2 for 20", " 5 for 100" or any hanging ads for just "P10". That's where you'll find the real steals. Also, never be shy to put up a bargain with the vendor.

6. Another thing, No ENGLISH please. Speak natively since the vendor will find it hard to understand you and you'll sound stupid too if you'll do that there. You'll be called as "OA" (short for OVER-ACTING).

7. Be nice to the vendors while asking for a better price.

8. Most of all, one last tip, try to put up an act. Example, showing that you like an item but find the price too high, learn to put on a nonchalant face for those tougher bargains. If you still find the price too high then you can walk away ( Good if the vendor will call you back and agree on your desired price).


Well, that's all the nicest tips I can give and hope you'll do well on your trip to the Ukay-ukay!