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Winter storage
Now that summer’s definitely here, it’s time to put away bulky winter blankets and comforters until next winter. Comforters and blankets can be way too big to wash at home. Bring them to us for cleaning. They will not only come back spotless and fresh from our high capacity professional cleaning machines, they’ll be packed…
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Birds of a feather
Birds of a feather flock together – keep that in mind before attempting home laundering down comforters, vests or pillows. The delicate loft inside will clump up during your machine washing cycle and you will lose the soft fluff which makes down soft and warm. Bring your down items to us for professional cleaning. Our…
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Stowing away winter leathers.
Everything made of leather needs maintenance, especially if it’s been exposed to winter weather conditions. Shoes and boots should be wiped with a damp cloth, especially if salt-stained. Inspect jackets and coats for damage, tears or stains before hanging on a well-padded hanger for storage. Use leather conditioner on dry spots like elbows and seams.…
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Way beyond wire.
When only the finest will do, or when it’s time to splurge on your closet, check out HangerProject.com. Its founder, Kirby Allison, sells solid maple $25 suit/jacket/overcoat hangers in four widths, three profiles, so the garment is supported evenly and rounded edges prevent snagging. These luxury wooden hangers have been featured in Esquire, The Wall…
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“Mommy Dearest” was right, no wire hangers
Did you know 3.5 billion wire hangers end up in landfills every year? When your closet gets overwhelmed, resist the urge to toss wire hangers into the trash or recycling – return them to us. We can reuse them or recycle the steel to greatly reduce carbon impact. Help us sustain the Earth while you…
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Shirt care confusion
Does your new shirt label say washable, but the fabric looks and feels like it needs dry cleaning? –Some manufacturers avoid marking an item as “dry clean only” to promote sales, even though professional cleaning would keep the garment looking and wearing its best. Bring it in and our fabric experts will give you the…
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Shirtdress snags
Shirtdresses are more prone to snag or stretch out after just a few wears. As you move, sit and bend throughout the day the dress takes all of the tension, and can show snags across the back from arm to arm, straight across the bust and along the seat area. If you spend more time…
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Closet management 101.
Keep all your clothes and shoes in the same general area, organized by function. Divide messy drawers with custom-fit partitions made of foamcore board. Add some structure, and capacity, by adding a rod at the top of your closet for shorter items like jackets and out of season tops. Invest in shoe storage units to…
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Hello Spring
Hello Spring. If you’re ready to store away your winter clothing for another year, be sure that’s everything’s clean. Even minor splashes and spills will oxidize and discolor over time. Body oils, perspiration and food or beverage stains can attract insect damage. After cleaning, store everything in garment storage bags that allow your clothes to…
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Room for nostalgia.
Is there room for nostalgia in your closet? Too often, keepsake garments take up valuable space and get crushed in the process. Christening gowns, letter jackets, costumes and ceremonial garb, military dress uniforms, even Grandma’s afghan all crowd available storage. We not only clean and archivally pack wedding gowns, we also preserve baby outfits, prom…