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 …
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. …
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. …
Why did someone decide to create symbols to put on a tag inside your clothes instead of just writing ‘machine wash cold water, tumble dry low heat until dry, immediately hang or fold’? Here’s how the story goes: in the 1950’s, several textile conferences were …
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. …
Once upon a time, I hated the feel of Spandex, and when manufacturers started weaving small amounts into pants and jeans, I went through a shopping slump. My sister finally convinced me to give it a try, and today I am a huge fan of a small amount of Spandex in garments because it provides a nicer fit. The best thing is, even with lots of movement and stretching, garments retain their original shape. At the end of the day, you don’t look like a crumpled, stretched out mess. …
Did you know that A Cleaner World’s website has a FAQ section? There is some super-helpful information on that page, including answers to questions like ‘Will frequent dry cleaning wear out my clothes?’ and ‘What does your organization do to help with environmental issues?’ Recently …
When a garment comes into an A Cleaner World location, we do all kinds of things – check the pockets, look for stains, complete the appropriate paperwork. We also look at the care label, and many times our managers discover that following the directions on …
Whether you utilize A Cleaner World’s wash and fold, dry cleaning, or wet cleaning services or you clean all your garments at home, cleaning, drying, and pressing aren’t the only things you do to care for your garments. While it’s true that we have the …
Today we will discuss what to look for when deciding what garments, you should take to the cleaners. Each garment you own should have a care label which will list symbols on it that have different meanings. Here are a few examples of garment care …
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