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Father’s Day is Sunday.
This Sunday we honor all the Dads, especially our own. As comic Rita Rudner recalls, “I gave my father $100 and said ‘Buy yourself something that will make your life easier.’ So he went out and bought a present for my mother.” How about a drycleaning gift certificate for Dad to help make his life…
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White jeans.
Keeping your white jeans as clean and bright as they were the first wearing can be possible. Spray new whites with Scotchguard to protect against stains. Avoid yellowing in the wash by using white vinegar instead of chlorine bleach, and be sure to rinse thoroughly to get all the detergent out. Always dry on low…
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Picnic aftermath.
Real Simple offers great tips for rescuing outdoor mishaps. For ketchup, they recommend using Shout, then lightly scrubbing with a clean toothbrush dipped in white vinegar. For mustard, saturate with white vinegar, then apply dish-soapy water. Spilled beer? Soak in 2 cups cool water with a quarter cup white vinegar. Or save the vinegar for…
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Dad’s day ideas
Looking for a few ideas outside of the box for Dad this year? Bring his favorite, but worn long sleeve shirt to our alterations team. Dress shirts commonly wear out in the cuffs and elbows first, but our on-site alterations team can turn that shirt into his favorite short sleeve summer shirt in no time.…
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Summer fashion.
According to fashion blog Marie Claire , this summer you’ll see oversize silhouettes marrying the nonchalance of streetwear and athleisure trends with perfectly baggy T-shirt or blazer. Animal prints are back, providing a touch of wild with timeless appeal. Metallic looks are back, from subtle hints of woven metallic thread to all out runway-ready golds…
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When red wine spills.
Removing red wine stains from garments, table linens or upholstery can be tricky. Red is one of the most difficult colors to remove and the sugars in red wine only add to the problem. Take action as soon as possible by blotting the stain with a clean white cloth. Avoid rubbing, it only weakens the…
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Honoring those who served.
We’ll be closed Monday in observance of Memorial Day. Join us in remembering the heroes from our families, our community and our country who sacrificed to protect our American way of life. It’s a good time to remember the famous words of John F. Kennedy, “My fellow Americans, ask not what your country can do…
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Save the T.
Favorite T-shirt? To get the longest life from a special tee, wash it in cold water with similar colors on a gentle cycle. Lay it flat to dry as you would a sweater. Throwing a t-shirt into a hot dryer will cause fading, pilling and can make sleeves twist and stretch out of shape. If…
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Wash or clean?
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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Sort for success.
Laundry experts take sorting to a new level when they recommend sorting not only by color but also by fabric type. We always separate linty laundry like towels and sweatshirts from corduroys, permanent press and smooth fabrics that can pill. Separate loads for pure whites, lights and patterns on white, darks, brights and delicates lets…