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When is dry-cleaning the best choice?
When to throw it in the washer and when to give it to us? Convenience and quality aside, there are situations when dry cleaning simply is the best choice: Acetate, rayon or silk, leather or fur garments or trim, tricky to iron, structured or tailored with interfacing, specially finished, stiffened garments. The number one reason…
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Give thanks.
We all have so much, and tomorrow the luckiest of us are blessed with family and friends, enjoying the bounties of love, of sharing laughter and a memorable meal. We’re reminded of the Estonian proverb, “Who does not thank for little will not thank for much.” No matter your Thanksgiving traditions, from holding hands during…
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Thanksgiving traditions.
Our parents, and theirs, celebrated the family gathering with blessings, centerpieces, games and recipes that turn a sumptuous meal into a treasured family tradition. Real Simple shares seven favorites ranging from a vegan organic tofu pumpkin pie to Garrison Keillor shares tips to prevent “crying in the cranberries” and concentrating on the thankfulness. If you…
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Salt and slush.
For some of the lucky ones, that might be a margarita order. For the rest of us, winter isn’t so kind. If you slogged through winter snowbanks or slushy curbs your cuffs, coats and hems picked up more than frosty dew. Urban winter brings a special mix of grime, salt, road dirt and grit that can…
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Guests coming?
Preparations for the holiday season should include a survey and sniff test in the linen closet. Guest room or sofa, airbed or pullout, your guests should enjoy a good night’s rest on fresh, crisp linen under warm quilts, blankets or comforters. We clean it all – even summer’s sleeping bags may do holiday duty. With two…
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Caution: laundry overload.
If your home laundry isn’t quite as clean as you like, the most likely culprit is overloading. Laundry detergent is formulated to lift dirt and keep it from re-depositing on the clothes. However, if the machine is over filled, there’s just not enough water to prevent “redep” of soil and dyes. Take bulky items, like…
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Holiday household items
With the winter holidays around the corner, it’s time now to get take out those napkins, runners and tablecloths. Bring them to us for pre-gathering pressing and after-event cleaning. We use the utmost care when handling your household items – and we know exactly how to clean all of your household items – even grandma’s…
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Halloween Stain Removal
Stain removal is all about the variables: the type of stain; the color of stain; the fabric—and the costume embellishments. And you have to think “outside the box” when it’s time to pre-treat, wash or dryclean these items. Face Paint, Lipstick, Hair Dye removal: Pretreatment & patience! All of these stains will need pretreatment, detergent,…
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Folding fits.
Face it, no one likes folding sheets, but it’s a part of laundry life. Want to learn how to fold wrinkly fitted sheets like a pro? Check out this video http://youtu.be/YHTyH2nuFAw See how easy it can be? With a little practice your linen closet can look like a display in a nice department store. For…
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Setting a fresh table.
Don’t stash table linens back in the drawer for next time; bring them to us right away. Oil and grease, the most common stains on napkins and table linens, are the hardest to remove. Waiting lets them soak into the material, causes the stains to set, and can become very difficult to remove. Bring them…