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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…
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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. Splurge for the dry cleaner when in doubt…
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Same weight but clothes feeling snugger?
Check your dryer settings and remember to never leave clothes unattended. The last 15% of drying time is when shrinkage occurs and it can be permanent. Instead, dry your clothes on delicate to avoid shrinkage and set the timer for a shorter period. You can always add time to dry, but can’t reverse it if…
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We’ll get the mustard out.
Don’t want to get taken to the cleaners when someone takes you out to the ballgame? Yellow mustard is one of the hardest stains to remove, so act fast if it squirts on you. We can help, first thing Monday morning after the big game. We’ll work that yellow spot out of your outfit –…
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Ruffles and flourishes
Wondering how to make a dress look as good as it did when you bought it? A trip through your washing machine simply removes crisp details like ruffles and pleats. Even careful home ironing can’t get them back without damaging the fabric from high heat. We offer press only services for wash at home items…
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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…
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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…
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Cut off at the elbows
Have you noticed wear and tear on your shirt cuffs? A business shirt has a lifetime of about 35 washes – after that the fibers begin to naturally break down and show fraying, fringe and color loss. The next evidence of age is wear at the elbows. But don’t worry when that happens to your…
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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…
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Keep your beauty products on you, not your clothes
According to Cosmopolitan magazine, lipstick, foundation, and deodorant stains can do a number on your clothes, and so can that spritz of perfume. Most fragrances are alcohol-based, and the alcohol will react with a silk or satin blouse and disrupt the color. The neck’s natural body oils can also discolor the collars of suede and…