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Cleaning cushions and upholstery
Q. During my spring cleaning, I washed my couch cushion cover it is now too small, totally off color, and crumbly on the inside when I got it out of the laundry. What happened? A. The fabric covering for stuffed furniture and cushions is known as upholstery. The covers on the cushions usually have a
Get with the Program: Recycle Your Hangers
If you are a frequent drycleaning customer, you may have more hangers in your closet than you know what to do with. Rather than throw out the ones you are not reusing, why not recycle them by returning them to us? More than just freeing up closet space, recycling hangers is good for the environment
The Twelve Holiday Parties: Holiday Spills and Splashes (Part IV)
Before the tenth holiday party, my neighbor said to me, “Don’t wear your gold lame cocktail dress to a crowded party in a hot room.” What’s so bad about that? Answer: Partygoers need to be particularly careful of metallic fabric that can corrode if exposed to moisture. To prevent dampness to lame and other metallics,
The Twelve Holiday Parties: Holiday Spills and Splashes (Part III)
After the seventh holiday party, my cousin said to me, “My suede outfit got soaked in the rain.” How do I handle soaked suede? Answer: Hang it out to dry. Do not use a blow dryer or heater. When dry, brush with a stiff brush. After the eighth holiday party, my daughter said to me,
The Story of Frugal Francine
Frugal Francine was always looking for ways to save money. She invested in her wardrobe, knowing the value of good design and good designers, but when it came to taking care of her fashionable frocks, Francine figured she would do it on her own. But that strategy turned tragic and expensive for Francine. Here’s what
Tracking your order: How we keep it straight
Week after week you drop your clothes off to be cleaned. After we process your order, how can we tell your navy blue wool pants from the many other navy blue wool pants we receive? That’s easy. Before a garment goes through our drycleaning operation we give it a tag, so we can identify its
The Incredible Shrinking Comforter
The other day, a customer asked “I washed a comforter that shrank. What happened?” Well, some natural relaxation shrinkage can show up after cleaning household items such as comforters, bedspreads, and blankets. There is usually a fullness of the backing or shell fabric, causing a puckered appearance. Also, any piping borders, quilting stitches, and seams
Coffee Stains Can Be Sneaky Stains
Some sneaky stains can be a real head scratcher for us if we are working with incomplete information. You may not realize it, but some stains can be made up of compound elements beyond just the obvious presumed cause of the problem. Coffee stains, for example, often contain milk or other additives, making the stain