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Coco’s wisdom.
“A girl should be two things: classy and fabulous.” Although many of our female customers might not like to be called “girls,” we’re certain they won’t mind being called classy or fabulous. While culture has changed since Coco Chanel, a well-dressed woman is always in style.
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Sag and stretch.
Of course, only your most-loved knitwear would lose its perfect fit. Let us know and we can block it the right size and shape when we clean it. We’ll even keep measurements on file for special garments – remember, we’re customer service specialists. May we serve your sweater’s special needs?
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Leaky latte?
We’ve all spilled a little now and then, and the instinct to rub it is hard to resist. Blot, blot and blot. Sometimes a stain removal pen (like Tide) can help short term. The best answer is to bring us the shirt as soon as you can. Our stain removal experts use professional products and…
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Enzymes to the rescue.
We use enzyme-based laundry cleaners that you can’t buy for home use. They cost more a little more and are a lot more complicated to use than home products. Enzymes only work in a specific temperature range and require proper equipment to ensure the enzymes are allowed to do their work. Our specialized laundry products…
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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…
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Wash or dryclean?
Does the label say washable, but the garment looks and feels like it needs dry cleaning? Some manufacturers avoid marking an item as “dry clean only” even though professional cleaning would keep the garment looking and wearing its best, especially when there’s a special finish on the fabric, tricky trim or complex construction. Bring it…
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“Mommy Dearest” had a thing about 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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Wedding plans?
Beautiful, wonderful weddings don’t always just fall together, although we’ve heard some amazing stories. You may have lots of time now, but the closer to the ceremony, there will be an infinite barrage of details. Don’t forget your best friends in the cleaning business. We make sure everything fits perfectly, looks perfect and is ready…
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Boyfriend jeans.
The look started when women chose the slightly baggy, faded and relaxed jeans from their man’s side of the closet instead of the tight trendy skinny fit. Years later, the look remains a popular denim trend, especially at the over-$200 premium level. It always makes us oldtimers chuckle to see people choosing new clothes that…
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Spring cleaning in bed.
You spend almost a third of your life in bed. To get the most relaxing and refreshing sleep, strip the bedding and clean your mattress. Mix 20 drops of your favorite essential oil (lavender, chamomile, sandalwood or geranium are classic) into a box of baking soda, mix well and massage into the mattress. Wait an…