While it seems like time moves faster the older you get, the clock and the calendar still move at the same pace. That does not explain why the days lasted forever when I was a kid, and now I could use a few more hours
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Webster’s Dictionary defines an Oriental Rug as “a handwoven or hand-knotted one-piece rug or carpet made in a country of central or southern Asia.” But if you have seen an authentic Oriental Rug, you know it is so much more than that. Each rug is
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It bothers me when I see someone dressed handsomely in a suit and tie only to notice that the cuffs are frayed or the wrong length. Everyone knows the cuff – that extra piece of fabric sewn on the end of the sleeve that encloses
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My sister must be extremely careful when it comes to sun exposure, so she often wears long-sleeve linen blouses and linen slacks during the summer. That’s because linen, usually considered a summer fabric, is breathable and lightweight and has fantastic cooling properties. But did you
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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
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I regularly watch our store reviews, one to make sure everything is running smoothly, and two to look for opportunities to share good experiences or to fix bad ones. When I read this review about a new store manager at our Boone location, I felt
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It is back-to-school time, and many of my friends are sending their kids off for their first year of college. It will not be long before we send Gray off to college, and I worry about his ability to adjust to life on his own
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Summertime, with its hot days and not so cool nights, intense sunshine, and plethora of bugs, is without a doubt my favorite time of year. It does not bother me that I get stinky and sweaty – that's what antiperspirant is for, or that I
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I am not a trained spot-removing professional, but I am mom to a 15-year-old boy, so I have had plenty of time to perfect the art of stain removal. Here is what I have learned over the last 15 years – I cannot remove all
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I get great satisfaction from purging; there’s something truly cleansing and gratifying about letting go of stuff. Back in April, I spent a Saturday transitioning my closet to warmer clothes, and in the process, I asked myself some hard questions which, I think, helped me
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One day a week Gray’s school holds Chapel services, so the students must wear a more formal uniform on that day. In the 5th grade, the boy’s uniform changes from a polo shirt and sweater vest to a dress shirt and a tie. Gray had
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Your swimsuit is an important (and sometimes expensive) piece of summer clothing, especially vacation clothing. If you’re like me, finding the perfect suit takes time, so when you finally do find the one that enhances your features, you want it to last for more than
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I remember the first time I dropped off an order at A Cleaner World; the CSR asked if I had laundry too or just dry cleaning. I remember saying, “There’s a difference?” I was 22 years old, and all I knew was that when I
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I have several garments in my closet that are over 10 years old. For instance, a classic white blouse, a black pencil skirt, several pairs of Levi jeans, a jean jacket, and they all look fantastic. That is because I take really good care of
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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
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