-
Tips and tricks.
In the cleaning business we hear a lot of ways that people try to take care of things. Here are a few we found at fashion blog StyleCaster. Stinky vintage clothing can be freshened by spritzing with a mixture of one part vodka in two parts water. (Or drink the vodka and bring the garments…
-
It’s never too late to say “I do”
…and get that wedding gown properly cleaned packaged for storage. Whether it’s been 2 months or 20 years, our experts can clean, press and preserve your special gown. Professionally trained to provide appropriate care for rhinestones, beads and lace, our team provides expert care for even the most delicate dress. Before stains oxidize or spread,…
-
White towels for summer
Towels that once were bright and fluffy may turn dull and dingy with use. A helpful article in hunker.com offers a few easy steps to restore the joys of a clean white towel and lengthen the life of your linens. Try adding 1/2 cup of washing soda (or 1 cup of baking soda) to a…
-
Face mask cleaning
If reusable fabric face masks have become part of your routine, you probably know that keeping masks clean is critical. Ideally, you’ll wash your mask after each wearing, using a mild detergent in the machine or mild dish soap when hand-washing. Bleach, ammonia or fabric softeners aren’t recommended. Heat kills the virus, so either use…
-
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…
-
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…
-
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.…
-
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…
-
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…
-
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…