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GIVE A KID A COAT ANNOUNCES 37th CAMPAIGN DATES

GIVE A KID A COAT ANNOUNCES 37 th CAMPAIGN DATES A Cleaner World’s Give A Kid A Coat campaign, a program that solicits coat donations from area residents to provide warmth to those in need, has announced the official dates for its 37 th campaign …

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Caring for Team Jerseys

Team jerseys (for use in sport, or to support a team) start at $100 and go all the way up to $350. Many of our customers don’t want to risk ruining such a prized garment, so they choose to have A Cleaner World care for …

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Caring for Sweaters

We love sweaters because of their warmth, but also love them because of the variety and style they can add to any ensemble. There are so many designs and fabrics out there plus many sweaters have decorative trims and embellishments; therefore, sweaters require special attention …

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Caring for your Rugs Between Cleanings

The perfect rug can sometimes come at quite a cost, so proper care is important to keep it looking great for years to come. Vacuum Regularly (and Properly) – Vacuum rugs after dusting furniture, blinds, and woodwork so the vacuum cleaner can pick up any …

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Cover The City Happening Now

The Cover the City Project began in 2013 to provide warmth and love to the homeless population in shelters and those who don't use shelters during the coldest months of the year. Each year, Cover the City Project hosts a blanket drive throughout its different …

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How to Clean and Care for Outdoor Patio Cushions

Caring for outdoor furniture can be a challenge. A Cleaner World shares tips on how to keep you patio furniture to last for seasons to come. …

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Cover The City 2023

Cover The City 2023 Kicks Off October 1!

Eight years ago, Amanda Anderson brought a group of friends together to help a homeless man in High Point. That single act of kindness led to a non-profit organization that focuses on providing blankets for the homeless population in both shelters and for those that live out in the elements during winter months. With the mission to cover cities literally and physically with warmth and love, Cover the City Project is well on their way to doing just that. They have chapter locations in North Carolina, New York, and Ohio and have collected approximately 45,000 blankets since inception. This year they would like to collect 10,000 blankets, and that’s where we come in. …

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Preserving Precious Memories: Cleaning and Preserving Wedding Dresses at A Cleaner World

Your wedding day is one of the most special moments in your life, filled with love, joy, and unforgettable memories. Your wedding dress is not just an exquisite garment; it's a cherished heirloom that carries the essence of that beautiful day. To ensure that your …

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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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Clone of College Students and Laundry

It is back-to-school time, and many are sending their kids off for their first year of college. Doing laundry is something all students inevitably have to learn. If you have put off teaching your college-bound kid how to do laundry, pass this along so they …

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Celebrating Our Team this Labor Day

Holidays are special because we set aside a special day to observe a special event or to celebrate a person’s or a group’s involvement in creating greatness, and the Labor Day holiday is no exception. Initially, state and local governments began recognizing the American worker …

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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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We're Proud To Offer Same-Day Service

It can be so frustrating to wait for items that you want to wear. That is why A Cleaner World offers same-day service on most dry-cleaning and laundry items. Most of our locations can have your items ready by 4pm if they are dropped off …

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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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