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Cushion rescue.
Grimy patio or porch cushions? We may be able to help. Depending on the size, material and condition, our dry- and wet-cleaning experts can add another season’s use to your outdoor upholstery pillows, pads and cushions. Give us a call — we’ll do our best to remove the evidence of summer before you stow them…
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Are your shirts getting tipsy?
Have you noticed a dark spot at the tips of your shirt collars? Are certain shirts, like your blue ones, more noticeably tipped, while others aren’t at all? Did they seem to just appear, doing a “vanishing ink in reverse” trick? What you have noticed is the adhesive from the shirt’s construction finally showing through…
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Conserve energy and ironing time.
If you are ironing 100% cotton shirts, khakis, sheets or tablecloths, skip the dryer cycle. Ironing cotton requires moisture; so hang them to partially air dry and iron when they’re still slightly damp. You won’t need to spray to get those pesky wrinkles out. You’ll save time, electricity, water and a dryer sheet. Do you…
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Highlighter stains
Adding a bright highlight makes studying, editing and text skimming a lot easier, but when a highlighter pen leaks onto your jeans, it’s a colorful mess. Here’s how you may remove the stain: (1) wipe the stain with rubbing alcohol and rub lightly, rinse with warm water. (2) Pour 2 tbsp. of liquid laundry detergent…
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Pillow talk.
Lumpy, flat, sour smelling? Time to refresh your bed pillows before winter sets in. Your every-night bed partners may need rejuvenation. Are your favorite down pillows at the end of their life? Bring us your down and feather pillows for cleaning and reticking. We remove the feathers, sanitize and refluff them, add more feathers, then…
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Get the most from your cleaner.
Our attention to detailed service starts when we tag and inspect your incoming laundry – we look for stains, tears, broken buttons, snagged zippers. You can help by telling us (or marking with masking tape or a safety pin) trouble spots and stains. Our stain removal experts always appreciate knowing what caused the boo-boo so…
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Tailor made solutions
Repair and reuse makes great sense and our alterations department is standing by to fit, cut and rework your favorite pieces. Patch your favorite jeans to keep them going strong, shorten a long skirt into a summer style. Missing buttons on your favorite jacket or broken zipper? We can do that too – as well…
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Avoid the summertime closet cram
Summer is a great time to organize your closet. Move bulky items to the back so you can easily find your summer must-have fashions. But remember, color coordinating is key –dark items will lose dye naturally as they sit in your closet, and lighter items next to them end up with the stain. It is…
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Classic cotton.
Summer wouldn’t be nearly as comfortable without classic cotton. Breathable, long-lasting and easy to clean, cotton’s a staple for every wardrobe, from workwear to sportswear, casual to classy. Yes, cotton will wrinkle (we all do, after a few years) but a few laundry tricks can help. Try air drying cottons to avoid shrinkage and fading…
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Lemons in the laundry.
When life gives you lemons, there’s more than lemonade. The citric acid in lemon juice helps break down stains and brightens whites – instead of bleach, add a cup of lemon juice with your regular detergent. An old trick to remove rust stains still works better than chlorine. Moisten the rusty stain with lemon juice,…