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Happy Hallowe’en.
We are 100% in favor of dressing up, for dinner, for work and for trick or treating. And after the scary fun, we are experts at removing grease paint, glitter and other reminders of the masquerade. Our expert cleaners can remove almost any stain, and we clean and pack costumes for next year. Bring your…
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What color is your rainbow?
Wearing the right color to an interview can influence your chances at a new job. In a recent Fast Company article, your appearance can say more about you than what you say. For instance, navy sends a message of being enterprising, trustworthy, honest and credible, ideal for law or finance. But wrong for a creative…
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Scared by care tags.
Hand washing may not always be the answer — “dry clean only” may seem like a scare tactic, but the manufacturer has tested the fabric, patterns and styles prior to production; hand washing may cause colors to bleed, styles to alter or the fabric to break down. Ask us to recommend professional dry or wet…
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Cramped closet?
The coming fall is a good time to clean out the jumble. Living Well Spending Less has a great article based on a 40-hanger closet. It starts with splurging on 40 new matching hangers. Then the purging, editing and organizing begins. You end up with the quality pieces you love, wear often and are stylish and flattering.…
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Holiday travel plans?
Traveling for the holidays? Make your trip easier by packing smarter. Choose a travel wardrobe that will do double or triple duty for extended wear. Use the plastic wrap from your cleaning to separate items and prevent wrinkling. Stuff shoes with stockings and underwear. Pack complete children’s outfits, complete with socks and underwear, in zip…
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Show some tabletop style on Thursday.
Leave it to Martha Stewart and her staff of stylists to come up with great ideas for Thanksgiving table décor. From leaf-shaped trivets of cork to copper-covered gourd centerpieces, you’ll find easy, do it yourself ideas at http://goo.gl/uocT7y. We like the wishbone napkin charms, the walnut placecard holders, and the Timeless Table featuring childhood photos…
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Join us in honoring our Veterans this Monday.
Not just on Veterans Day, but every day. We’re proud of their service to our country and thankful for the protection they provide for our American way of life. Let’s remember to thank those who serve, those who sacrifice, and their families. Take a moment and visit the “A Nation Gives Thanks” page on Facebook,…
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Boo!
Halloween’s not so scary. You’d be surprised how many costumes we clean every year. Before you jump into that skeleton suit or Godzilla’s bridal gown from last year, let us make sure it’s clean and fresh. Need ideas? Here’s a fun Pinterest page with everything from black Jell-O shots to puppy costumes. NBhttp://goo.gl/4eiHW6
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Sweater care, lesson 2.
To make your sweater droop, sag and look most unflattering, hang it on a hanger or hook. Instead, fold and store in a drawer. If you must hang, fold in half over a cardboard-crossbar hanger (like we do). We can block your sweaters back to shape when we finish them, and our gentle cleaning prevents shrinkage.…
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Sweater care, lesson one.
As the weather cools, the popularity of sweaters increases. Simple at-home care will keep your knits looking fresh. Remove lint and pet hairs by wrapping your hand with tape, sticky side out. Use your sticky hand, or a lint roller, for a clean look. Pills are removed with a pumice stone, scissors or simply shave them…