clothing care

Everything You Did (and Didn't) Want to Know About Lint

What is lint? It is a buildup of small pieces of yarn, fiber, and thread that detach from a piece of clothing and then stick to another place they come in contact with. Along the pieces of textile, other things like hair, dead skin cells …

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Avoiding Mildew on Clothes

Dry heat occurs in areas that have low humidity levels, and our bodies can cool off more efficiently in that environment because the less moisture in the air means that our sweat can easily evaporate. Whereas in a humid environment, your sweat really has no …

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Caring for Athletic Uniforms

August signifies the start of school, and for many, fall sports. While we can mostly all agree with the premise of team uniforms – distinguishing between teams, identifying players, and showing team spirit – they’re pretty uncomfortable and can sometimes be difficult to care for …

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Making Kid’s Clothes Last Longer

We've written blog posts about handling ways kids can ruin a brand-new garment – grass stains, mud, dry-erase marker, peanut butter, random holes. But what about making garments last longer for growing kids? Over the years, thankfully, we've learned a few tricks to get more …

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Caring for Silk

Silk fabric is strong, lustrous, luxurious, expensive, and comes from worms. That’s right; silk is made from a fiber created by the Bombyx mori, also known as the Chinese or Mulberry silkworm. Silk fabric has been around a long time, dating back to China during …

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5 Important Clothing Care Habits

As a clothing care professional, we tend to notice the little things folks do that make a big impact on their clothing. Below are five tips that will make your clothes last longer, look nicer, and (bonus) make us happy. …

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Picnic Stain Solutions this Spring!

Springtime is in full swing, and if you’re like me, we spend most of our evenings and weekends enjoying picnics. What’s not to love about burgers, hot dogs, corn on the cob, salads, drinks and more? Unfortunately, ketchup drips from burgers; ice cream quickly melts …

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Why Do Some Dry Cleaners Charge More Than Others?

In the world of dry-cleaning, there are two types of providers: discount cleaners and full-service cleaners. Discount cleaners tend to use less expensive products like lower quality dry cleaning fluid, less than premium detergents, flimsy hangers, and thin poly. Many times, they don’t adhere to strict inspection processes or offer a guarantee in the event of a mistake or poor workmanship. …

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Caring for Suede and Leather

If you own a suede or leather garment, you know they require special care. And sometimes, even when you do everything right, flaws can still appear. For instance, after only a short period of wear, suede and leather garments can show local damage. …

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Does Dry Cleaning Kill Germs on Dirty Clothes?

My husband thinks I wash and dry-clean our clothing too often, but I disagree. Once upon a time, I used to wear a pair of slacks and a sweater to church, and if we went straight to church and then home without stopping anywhere, I would hang those items back in the closet. Not anymore. If I wear something out of the house, even for only a short period of time, I will wash or dry-clean those items as soon as possible because Germs Are Everywhere! Luckily, washing and dry-cleaning helps kill germs and bacteria that get deposited onto fabrics. …

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