FOUR GOOD METHODS TO TUCK IN YOUR SHIRT

Looking good doesn’t stop at getting good fitting clothes. You still have to dress yourself. For those times you need to tuck your shirt in, The Art of Manliness shows off four different techniques. READ MORE

BLANKETS

Blankets are available in many fibers and construction types, including wool, cotton, acrylic, polyester, and polyurethane. A blanket’s construction plays a direct role in its thermal qualities and should be cleaned to protect its ability to contain heat. Our team is skilled in the methods of cleaning blankets to preserve their heat-retaining qualities and appearance.

HELP! THE KIDS ARE HOME FROM SCHOOL!

Q: How can I remove paint stains from my child’s clothing?

A: Most paints children end up playing with are water soluble and will easily come out in regular washing. The acrylics and other types of paints are better left to professional cleaners who can get the garments clean and flush out all of the stain removal chemicals used to achieve that end. Any residual stain removal chemicals can harm your child’s skin, so it’s best to leave that kind of work to the pros – us.

TAKE CARE WHEN CARING FOR WOOL!

Wool is a popular sweater fabric because it is durable, comfortable, and an excellent insulator. If your wool sweater gets damp, hang it to air dry at room temperature. Do not hang near a heat source, as this will promote mildew. A gentle brushing of wool sweaters after each wearing helps remove surface soil.

If the care label suggests hand washing, use cool water with mild soap or bleach-free detergent. Soak up to five minutes and rinse thoroughly. Squeeze out excess water, but do not wring or twist the fabric. To dry, lay the sweater flat, away from sunlight or heat. If using a plastic sweater board as a drying surface, covering the board with a towel (under the sweater) will help prevent snagging.

If the care label suggests machine washing, use the gentle cycle. Bring your wools, or any sweater with dryclean-only label, to us for stain removal.

INSECT DAMAGE

Insect damage is often identified by the presence of a hole, but it can also appear as a thin burrow or trail in the fabric. Unfortunately, the damage does not become fully evident until after the garment has been cleaned and the weakened fibers are flushed away by the agitation of the cleaning process. READ MORE