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Watch for Wear
Don’t be caught off guard when your favorite shirt finally gives out. Check your cuffs and collar for signs of wear around the edges. Do you see a dark pigment at the corner of your collar? It’s the glue from the interfacing showing through. And last but not least, watch your elbows – when your…
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Early Spring cleaning
Get a jumpstart on spring cleaning — bring us all your bulky bedding – we specialize in their cleaning {and storage}. Our professional staff will make sure your downs, wools and silks are ready for next winter’s storms. Don’t have space in your closet to store your winter blankets and bedding? Our breathable comforter bags…
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Springtime is fresh and sweet, so should your clothing be
Successful removal of odors depends on the source of the odor and the type of fabric, but the process can be a bit complex. Perspiration; mildew; smoke from tobacco or fire; urine; metallic or oily … there’s a process for each. Not all odors can be removed, so the question is, if you can’t remove…
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A Stitch in Time
Let us know if you have a loose button or a falling hem. Out talented staff can repair your favorite clothes so you can keep wearing them time and time again. Hemming a new pair of pants? Don’t forget to let us know if you want to keep your original hem. And don’t forget to…
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Household checklist, 2
Spring cleaning, part two Needlepoint and Pillows Look closely for body oil and smudges. Take them outside to see them under sunlight. Untreated facial and body oil can stain fabrics, over time, causing spots to oxidize and turn dark. Bedspreads and Cushion Covers These should be drycleaned or washed every month or so, as needed.…
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Household checklist
Spring cleaning is especially rewarding this year after we’ve spent so much time indoors. Carpet Inspect carpets for smudges and stains. Small spots can usually be removed with a dab of a carpet cleaner (on a toothbrush or Q-tip). Be sure to “flush” the area with fresh water, and then blot dry with a clean…
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Birds of a Feather
Organized closets aren’t just for the birds – keeping like colors together in your closet and dresser is more than just pretty. Dyes of dark colors can “off-gas” as the fibers naturally break down from age and exposure to light and moisture. The off-gassing from darker dyes can stain lighter colored clothes – so your…
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Cramped Closet?
Is your closet space getting cramped? Let us help you save your precious memories–bring your wedding gown in for preservation. We will carefully clean and package your gown, allowing you to keep it for future generations – and your closet will thank you! Properly packaged, your gown will easily fit on shelves or under the…
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Fluff Up the Guestroom
Looking forward to having houseguests again? Don’t forget the little things in your spare room – we specialize in cleaning pillows – down, microfiber and more! And if it looks too dirty – don’t throw it away – we offer new ticking for down pillows – we will clean and fluff your feathers, add more…
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Wine Spills
Cabernet or Chablis? Don’t think of red wine as the enemy. White wine spills are just as damaging if left untreated. The sugar will oxidize leaving a brown haze around the original spill. And just like other stains, please do not try and pre-treat – it can cause the sugar to set into the fabric.…