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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.…
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Saving valuable resources while keeping the quality
Have you noticed a change in how your finished dry cleaning looks? Using fewer plastic bags, clips and paper covers is one smart way we can help save valuable resources. As we strive to become more eco-friendly we are finding ways to cut back on excess use without sacrificing quality. Ask us more eco-friendly ways…
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We track every item, every time
New technology adds improvements to the way we do business. You may notice barcode labels in your garments – please don’t remove them – they allow us to track your clothes during the cleaning process, and even attach specialty care instructions to your favorite piece of fashion. The labels are safe for all fabrics, and…
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Reading Care Labels
New fashions mean new fabric combinations. Remember to read the care labels and always follow the designer’s request for professional cleaning. DIY cleaning mishaps are the number one reason those favorite designs don’t hold up – trust our professional textile experts to take special care of your delicate fabrics like lace, suede, leather, fur, plastic…
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Pairs of pants.
Why is one garment called a pair? Even the earliest pair of pantaloons were attached in the middle. Linguists call this a plurale tantum, Latin for plural only. English has lots of pluralia tantum: electronics, odds, surroundings and thanks. Items that have two symmetrical or attached halves are popular examples, like scissors, pliers, and glasses.…
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Prepare for clean.
A few minutes prepping laundry before throwing it into the machine saves grief and adds life to your clothing. Unroll shirt sleeves and pant cuffs. Zip up zippers to avoid snagging the metal teeth on knits and woven garments. Unbutton button-down collars and button-front shirts to avoid stressing buttons and buttonholes. Tie drawstrings together so…