Smoke odors can linger in clothing for weeks or even months if they aren’t treated promptly. To remove the smell, wash smoky clothes as soon as possible using the hottest water that’s safe for the fabric. Adding a cup of white vinegar or half a cup of baking soda to the wash can help neutralize odors, while heavily affected items may benefit from an overnight soak in a baking soda solution or a bio-enzymatic odor treatment before laundering. If you can’t wash clothes right away, store them in an airtight container to keep the odor from spreading. After washing, air-dry clothing outdoors in direct sunlight whenever possible, as fresh air and sunlight help eliminate lingering smoke odors. If using a dryer, choose a low-heat setting and remove clothes promptly when the cycle ends to prevent odors from becoming trapped in the fabric. Regular washing after smoke exposure helps prevent odors from becoming permanently embedded in clothing fibers. Bring your laundry to us for fresh, odor free clothing!

After each use, rinse swimwear in cool tap water to remove sunscreen, sand, sweat and chlorine. To wash after every few wearings, turn the swimsuit inside out and hand wash in the sink, using a few drops liquid detergent in warm water. Gently squeeze the suds through the garment, don’t wring or twist. Rinse well and lay flat to dry. At the end of the season, put your swimwear in a mesh lingerie bag and run through a gentle wash cycle with a mild detergent before storing for next year.

They’re summer’s best treat and their bright colors can stain like nothing else. Stain removal starts with stretching the stained fabric over a large bowl, then pour boiling water through the fabric. This should remove most of the stain, but any lingering color can be released by dabbing the stain with white vinegar before soaking in cold water and laundering. Or easier yet, bring the garments to our stain removal experts.

During WW1 Britain strategically set up its North Atlantic headquarters in Bermuda. Native Bermudian Nathanial Coxon owned one of the only teashops in Bermuda and his little teashop quickly saw an influx of naval officers. Business boomed for Coxon but his busy tearoom quickly turned into a sauna with all the steaming pots of tea. His employees complained about the heat as their uniforms consisted of a smart navy blue blazer and khaki pants. Coxon was a creative businessman and did not want to spend money on a new wardrobe for his employees, so he took all the khaki pants from his staff and cut them just above the knee to create the very first pair of Bermuda Shorts. If your Bermuda shorts are in need of a cleaning, bring them into us for care.

“America was not built on fear. America was built on courage, on imagination and an unbeatable determination to do the job at hand.” -Harry S Truman So have courage, enjoy the festivities, and don’t worry about ketchup and mustard stains while celebrating our country’s 250th birthday. After the holiday we can help get your clothes looking fresh and spotless again.

Beer stains should be blotted as dry as possible. As soon as possible, rinse the stain with cold water from the back. Mix liquid laundry detergent (or dish soap) with cold water and soak the stain at least ten minutes. Rinse thoroughly and launder in warm water. Yellow mustard can be tough to remove, so bring your garment to us ASAP. We’ll work that yellow spot out – we never charge extra for routine stain removal. Getting your clothes clean should be fast, easy and affordable so you can enjoy what matters, like a hotdog with the works.

Summer travel starts with fresh clothes. Whether you’re packing for a weekend getaway or getting ready for a longer trip, we’ll help keep your favorite outfits crisp, clean, and ready to wear this season.

The first rule: keep the spotlight on the bride by avoiding white, cream or pale pastels. Prints with light backgrounds are fine, as long as they don’t read as “white” from a distance. If the ceremony is in a house of worship, cover your shoulders with a sleeved dress or jacket. If the wedding’s outdoors, skip the heels and wear comfortable flats that won’t sink into the lawn. A fancier evening reception demands a cocktail dress or the classic little black dress. Beachside festivities are casual, time for a graphic sundress with a cardigan or short denim jacket for after dark. And don’t forget the sunscreen.

Women have it easy with a simple non-white dress. In summer, a man’s traditional dark suit can be too warm, somber and predictable. For a city wedding, choose a lightweight suit in gray, blue or a subtle pattern. Style it up with a pastel Oxford or poplin shirt. In the country, blazers and sport coats reign, paired with well-cut chinos. Seaside or resort? A tailored white shirt, colored chinos and a light-colored linen blazer. Keep everything understated and appropriate for the venue. And always be ready with a clever toast.

Using too much fabric softener on towels can leave a waxy, water-resistant coating on the fibers that is the opposite effect of a good towel. Would you use wax paper or a paper towel to blot water? To get your towels back to absorbency, add a quarter cup white vinegar to the rinse cycle for a few washes – without softener, ever. If you have the luxury of a clothes line, nothing beats air dried towels for a crispy, fresh feeling.