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Make your clothes last longer
Do turn your clothes inside out before washing. That’s the way they were assembled, and especially on dark items, you’ll be helping preserve the rich dark tones (and any applied graphics) from unnecessary friction. Do use a delicates mesh bag to prevent snagging, tearing and stretching. Do separate fabric types when you can. Cottons and…
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Suited for success.
As business slowly gets back to “the before times”, don’t slack on your appearance. Meeting face to face requires a different dressing strategy than Zoom. When you want to make a first-rate impression, nothing beats your best suit. Make sure the details are right: crisp shirt, snug tie, cuffs showing just about ¾ inch. Always…
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Losing space to memories?
Are precious keepsake garments taking up valuable closet space? Christening gowns, ceremonial attire, letter jackets, afghans and wedding gowns all take up space and seldom come out of storage. Your keepsake items can be cleaned and preserved for future generations, and the boxing makes them easy to store on a shelf or in the attic.…
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Is there a Woolite® conspiracy?
It seems most every item you buy has a care label that reads “hand wash.” Labeling laws only require listing one method of cleaning, and “hand wash” is more acceptable to retailers than “dry clean only.” Sadly, hand washing requires your time, fussy handling, a large sink, and air flow and low moisture levels for…
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Wedding bells in the future?
Wedding planners suggest you arrange cleaning and preservation of your gown well before the ceremony. Our professional staff will care for your gown after the ceremony, cleaning and expertly packaging it for long-term storage. Not sure if you are going to save your gown or sell it? Gowns that have been professionally cleaned and preserved bring…
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Winter coat bubbling over?
Is your favorite coat looking rippled? Modern outerwear is often constructed using adhesive to bond outside and inside layers, adding shape and form without bulk. Time, wear and exposure to the elements can break down the adhesive, creating a bubbled, rippled appearance. We see this effect most often at high-stress areas— shoulders, elbows, bust and…
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The perfect fit (or hemming and hawing).
Jeans that fit like a dream are hard to find, especially after wearing pants without buttons during the pandemic. So when you shop for new, focus on the body fit, and don’t worry about the length. Our alterations department can have you hemmed to the perfect length in no time. If you want to retain…
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Oxy moron?
Have you made the switch to oxygen-bleach products yet? You may think conventional chlorine bleach is whitening, but if the water is not hot enough, the bleach is only weakening fibers. Old-fashion bleach requires substantial heat to activate and brighten—the new oxy products work even in cold water and get your whites bright without leaving…
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Laundry piled up?
Looking for a way to spoil that special someone at home? Did spending too much time at home get your laundry room overflowing? Catch up with the chores while still enjoying the springtime sunshine and give yourself a little break once in a while and splurge. Ask about wash and fold service for your basic…
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Treasures in the Attic
Are you keeping an old military uniform, letter jacket or baby blanket in your attic? Bring us your special family heirlooms. Our cleaning process protects delicate fibers, prevents aging stains. We can repair most the tears or loose seams of time. Interested in passing it on to the next generation? Ask us about our boxing…