Simple Answers to Common Questions
Q. Does frequent drycleaning shorten the life of a garment?A. To the contrary, frequent cleaning prolongs the life of a garment. Not only do stains set with age, making the garment unwearable, but ground-in dirt and soil act as an abrasive, like sandpaper, causing...
Cleaning Band Uniforms
We are well into the football season and while many fans may be cheering for the football players are you enjoying the half-time show? Here are some tips to keeping your musical star looking great. Band uniforms are very expensive and generally require professional...
Serving The Community For More Than 50 Years
See original post here: https://wayzatatogether.com/f/serving-the-community-for-more-than-50-years So a few months ago, I was thinking about the March issue and what stories to write. As you can see, this issue is very much an ode to St. Patrick’s Day and all things...
Summer Weather Garment Care
We lather up, jump in and enjoy during warm weather. With that come many products that can damage clothing items. Here are some quick tips to minimize that damage. AntiperspirantPotential Problem: Build-up from deodorant and antiperspirant products can cause fiber...
Stains From Sunscreens And Suntan Lotions
Products to help protect their skin from the sun, others use them to enhance their skin tone. Unfortunately, the components found in most sunscreens and suntan lotions can cause stains to fabrics. Most of these skin care products contain oils to make them...
Bedspreads and Comforters
Bedding supplies typically last a long time. Comforters and bedspreads usually last five and six on average. A bedspread is an outer covering for a bed that goes over the sheets and blankets. It is usually a decorative component of the bed set. A comforter is a...
Common Sense Rules for Winter Clothing Storage
Now that winter is over, it’s time to store away all those winter clothes until next season. Follow these simple rules to keep your winter fashions looking good season after season. Wash and dry-clean everything before storage. Some stains that are now invisible may...
The Wonderful World of Sweaters
As the styles of sweaters change, so do the fibers of this wardrobe staple. Sweaters are made from a variety of fibers, ranging from cotton and wool to silk, rayon, acrylic and more. Natural fibers, such as angora, mohair, cashmere, and Shetland are especially...
How do Cleaners Remove Stains?
How many times have you attempted to remove a stain, only to make it worse-or perhaps permanent? As we all know, stain removal can be a difficult task. Fortunately, professional stain removal technicians have the knowledge, ability, and finesse required to do the task...
Down and Fiberfill
Comforters, sleeping bags, coats, and other cold weather garments are often made with down or fiberfill. Both down--a natural product, and fiberfill, a polyester fill--are effective in keeping out the cold. While cleaning these items is usually not a problem, a...