Category: A Greener World

  • Knot a good idea

    Did Earth Day make an impact?  Are you looking for an easy way to reduce, reuse and recycle?  Use your dry cleaning plastic bags instead of buying garbage bags at home. Tie the end in a knot and not only save money, but reduce the impact on the environment.  Most green dry cleaners use bags…

  • Going green

    “Going green” doesn’t mean giving up hard earned greenbacks – we use earth-friendly cleaning products and methods to take care of your clothes and we are able to do it without charging extra. We are locally owned and operated and passionate about saving our neighbors’ money and wardrobe. Trust us to keep you looking good…

  • Enzymes working for you?

    Are you using enzymes at home as an alternative to heavy-duty chemicals to clean clothes and linens? Read the directions carefully – most enzymes require a specific temperature to work – too cold and they don’t do the job, to hot and they are destroyed and won’t clean. If you don’t have the ability to…

  • Think Global, Buy Local

    Want to make a local, sustainable choice for 2023? Well look no further than your neighborhood merchants.  Born and raised in your home town, neighborhood businesses create jobs and contribute to our community in many ways. The numbers are impressive: 73% of every dollar stays here in your community compared to only 43% when shopping…

  • Cleaning the Greener Way

    Have you avoided buying “dry clean only” clothes because of some “chemical” reputation? New technology has made cleaning eco-friendly and we’ve invested time and money to switch over. Ask us about our greener processes. Everything from 100% wet cleaning to new environmental-friendly professional cleaning solvents — now there are greener ways to care for your…

  • Recycle, reuse and repeat

    Reconstructed clothing is the new big thing in green fashion trends. How can you get in on the new fad? Recycle your favorite clothes – turn those khakis into shorts or that bridesmaid gown into a great new cocktail dress. Our seamstresses and tailors are able to transform most anything into something new, with a…

  • Saving clothes for next season

    Want to save those great clothes for next season? Keep them out of light and moisture to prevent damage and discoloration. Always keep like colored items next to each other, with the darks away from the lights to prevent off-gassing. Talk to us about your storage options. We can provide affordable garment bags in all…

  • Flax— the oldest fiber

    Looking for an alternative to cotton? Flax is the oldest known fabric, and it’s comparable to cotton in all ways – some even better. Flax is eco-friendly and great for high moisture and humidity areas. Flax, otherwise known as linen, is less likely to mildew, keeps the body cool, and costs less than cotton. Another…

  • Today’s wool

    Wooing over the latest wools but scared of getting the woes instead? Lightweight and fresh, wool is the preferred fabric for fashion staples – pants, suits, skirts and sweaters. The eco friendly fabric has evolved to be lightweight when needed, and durable when necessary. Forget the itch, the wools of today are not what you…

  • Enzymes to the rescue

    Did you know phosphates are harmful to healthy water quality, but often used in laundry detergents to fight stains?  Read the ingredient labels when buying home detergents.  Our cleaning products are enzyme-based cleaners that you can’t buy for at home use. They cost more a little more and are a lot more complicated to use…