Dry Clean Only: Which Fabrics Really Need This Care And Why
It’s not collusion. It just seems that way. You purchase an expensive garment, and you’ll keep investing in it because the cleaning instructions say, “Dry Clean Only.” Often, this is because of the fabric from which the garment is made, or because of details – like...
After The Fire: Why Your Garments Should Be Professionally Cleaned
If you ask a professional the best way to clean after a fire, you’re likely to hear, “It depends.” That’s because items – and especially textiles – can usually always be rescued after a fire if they aren’t damaged by the heat. Fires create two specific types of smoke...
Hold The Starch? What Asking Your Laundry Service For Starch Or Sizing Does To Garments
Some garments, like dress shirts, just look so much better when they’re pressed with starch or sizing. It adds a firmness to fabrics, increasing the length of time it looks good on you while you’re wearing it. But, is keeping up appearances doing any harm? There’s a...
Doing The Math: Why You Can And Should Give Up Doing Your Own Laundry
Yes, there is a small percentage of the population that actually enjoys doing the laundry. They say it’s a way to relieve stress. But, for most of us it’s just another chore that’s standing in the way of some just-relax-and-do-nothing time. The answer, of course, is...
Gentlemen Are You Folding Your Pocket Square Correctly?
If your job requires you to wear a suit – or even if you just enjoy the look – you know that a pocket square tucked in the coat’s breast jacket completes the look. But where did that colorful accessory come from, anyway? Fashion historians trace it all the way back to...
Table Linens: How To Store Them Properly
Nothing says “elegant” more than a beautifully set dining table. Your best china and stemware, as well as the freshly polished silver, set the stage. But it all starts with the table linen. It’s something you don’t use on a regular basis, and it needs to be stored...
Not So Fast! The Proper Way To Store Your Leather Jacket For The Warmer Months
It’s only for a little while, but we’re fast approaching the time of year when it’s not practical to wear a heavy leather or suede jacket. That means it’s also time to send it to your local laundry and dry cleaner for a professional cleaning. Once you get it back…not...
Curtain Cleaning Tips
When was the last time you cleaned those things covering the windows in your house? They might be curtains, or they could be drapes. Here’s how to tell the difference. While most of us might use the words interchangeably, curtains and drapes are two different types of...
Silk: A Fine Fabric that Needs Professional Care
Dressing up to go out for women often involves reaching for outfits made of finer materials such as silk. Even simple designs become luxurious fashion statements when this fabric is used. Although silk looks and acts strong in many regards, this beautiful fabric can...
Make Sure Your Clothes Survive Storage
Storing clothing and household items from season to season can be a rather tedious and time-consuming process. But each year as the seasons change, many customers go through the process of moving garments from one closet to another or packing them up and putting them...