Problems with Linen

Problems with Linen

Linen, known for its crisp, smooth finish, is a popular spring and summer fabric. Unfortunately, with that crisp finish comes the tendency to wrinkle easily, and manufacturers have responded by producing linen with blends of other fabrics to help make linens more...
Removing Salt Stains

Removing Salt Stains

Snow season is well underway. With the snow comes the inevitable use of road salt, both on roads and on sidewalks, and that results in salt stains on coats and other garments. Salt can cause many dyes on wool fabrics to temporarily change color (usually pink, orange,...

How to Prevent Delayed Stains from Crashing Your Party

It’s a whole lot easier to get rid of unwanted guests before they become permanent residents. Mysterious stains sometimes appear on clothes after a period of time in storage. Faint stains may also appear worse or stains “invisible” to the naked eye...
Simple Answers to Common Questions

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...