Care and Fashion Tips

Color-safe bleach, often referred to as oxygen bleach, is a popular choice for those looking to brighten laundry without the risk of damaging colored fabrics. Unlike traditional chlorine bleach, which can cause fading, color-safe bleach is designed to be effective yet gentle. Gentle on Colors: Safe for use on most colored fabrics, helping to maintain…

Cut out the spray chemicals when trying to prevent bugs from biting while outside – instead, stash a dryer sheet in your pockets – it acts as a repellant without putting anything on your skin. Layer dryer sheets between stacks of folded linens in your closet – the fresh scent will help keep prevent stale…

Any item that includes wool, silk, mohair, leather, or spandex is not safe for chlorine bleach. Using bleach in your laundry certainly sanitizes, but it can also damage your garments. Not all fabrics are color-safe, so test an inconspicuous area with chlorine bleach before it’s too late. Always use any type of bleach in a…

“Spot clean only” care instructions are typically found on clothing items that are made from delicate or sensitive fabrics, the dyes used to make it, or have intricate details, embellishments, or components that can be easily damaged by traditional washing methods. Silk, wool, leather, velvet, fur, and sequined garments might have this instruction. Leave it…

In December of 2024, the US EPA announced its ban on trichloroethylene (TCE) and perchloroethylene (PCE) with a complete phase-out over ten years. Perc is hazardous for people who work in dry cleaning shops. But we’re a step ahead of the game. We already use earth-friendly cleaning products and methods to take care of your…

Laundering your fleece sweater every six or seven wears is easy. To keep the nap smooth and soft, turn the garment inside out and wash with similar colors and nothing linty like towels. Rinse twice and air dry. Avoid fabric softeners or dryer sheets if your fleece is water-resistant. Pet hairs? Before washing, wipe down…

Celebrate your affection with the one(s) you love today, the day we honor matters of the heart. And if you end up with a lipstick stain, chocolate smear, champagne spill or other unexpected souvenir, bring it to our professional stain removal experts.

When powder makeup gets on dark clothing (always when you’re in a hurry), ignore the instinct to brush it away. Rubbing spreads the mess and pushes the powder into the fabric. Blow instead, using canned air, hair dryer on cool setting, or your breath. Makeup remover on a cotton ball should pick up what’s left.…

The Lunar New Year started on January 29. Similar to the Western New Year, Lunar New Year is a time for celebrants to let go of the past and ring in the future. The holiday, also known as the Spring Festival, celebrates the arrival of spring and the start of a fresh year based on…

Deicing products such as salt are a welcome relief from slippery sidewalks and driveways. But when salty slush and water splash on your clothes, the chemical solution can pull color, leave rings and create permanent stains on your winter clothing and shoes. Before your snow-spattered trousers, skirt or outerwear show the signs of damage, bring…