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Rest easy.

By admin There’s nothing as comfortable as a freshly made bed, with crisp clean sheets, luxurious pillows and cozy warm blankets, quilts or duvets. Online resource Remodelista offers tips about bedding laundry, here are a few highlights. Use a minimum of a low-impact detergent, avoid heat and never use softener or dryer sheets — they make fabric less absorbent. Bring pillows, quilts and duvets to a professional, they’re tricky and hard to dry in a home machine. Don’t let the bedroom become stuffy, consider using an essential oil like lavender, rose geranium or cedar to add freshness. …read more From:: Rest easy.

Appreciation Day.

By admin Today we celebrate the dedication, ingenuity and friendliness of our staff. We’re proud to employ wonderful people who answer the phones, clean, finish and deliver your laundry, always with a smile. We’re in the business of taking care of your garments and without our caring staff we’d be nothing. Next time you deal with us, take a moment to check for friendliness, helpfulness and accuracy. If we can improve, be sure to let us know. If you’re delighted, let us know that too. We’re committed to 100% satisfaction – in your cleaning and in our service. …read more From:: Appreciation Day.

Wool coat care.

By admin Clean everyday coats twice a season to prevent dinginess. Remove surface dirt after wearing with a stiff brush, spot clean collar and cuffs with a damp cloth and mild soap. Hang a damp coat where air can circulate, not crushed in a closet, to avoid odors. We have years of experience with cleaning woolens, and every garment receives individual care to maintain your winterwear investment. …read more From:: Wool coat care.

Hit the slopes.

By admin Get the most out of expensive ski wear. Check for salt, grit or food spills après ski. Close zippers and release tension on drawstrings or elastics, dry thoroughly before storing. Specifically follow care instruction tags: high tech fabrics need special attention, sometimes more sophisticated than your home washing machine. We’re your garment cleaning and care experts—even for technical sportswear. …read more From:: Hit the slopes.

Makeup explosion.

By admin When powder makeup gets on dark clothing (always when you’re in a hurry) ignore the instinct to brush it away. Rubbing spreads the mess and pushes the powder into the fabric. Blow instead, using canned air, hair dryer or your breath. Makeup remover on a cotton ball should pick up what’s left. We can remove stubborn makeup stains – even professional stage makeup. Tag the stain with masking tape and our experts will get to work on it next time …read more From:: Makeup explosion.

Spring trends.

By admin Black and white polka dots, white suits and square necklines are just a few of the trends for spring. Millennial pink will be everywhere, especially paired with red. Look for standout pieces in rubber (!) or with ruching, asymmetry, transparency or feathers. Finish your look with a statement handbag or fanny pack …read more From:: Spring trends.

Valentine kisses.

By admin Here’s hoping Cupid treats you well this Valentine’s day. We love all our customers, every day of the year. And if that loving feeling gets a little rambunctious, remember we can usually remove lipstick stains from almost everything. …read more From:: Valentine kisses.

Starch or not?

By admin We can go both ways – let us know if you like a lot or a little starch for crispness. Or do you like a smooth softer feel instead? Our professionals launder and press shirts and blouses with the finish you like best. Not all shirts are the same and some fabrics need more or less starching, so remember to tell us your preference when bringing them to us. …read more From:: Starch or not?

Cuffs, pro and con.

By admin A man can add style, professionalism and a dressy touch with the right trouser cuffs. While even jeans can benefit from a simple cuff, tuxedo trousers are always finished plain. Invented in the early part of the 20th century, cuffs protect against damage, fraying, mud and general wear and tear. Today, cuffs on any trousers display a sense of style, even on a laid back pair of twill or chino pants. Our alterations department can add or remove cuffs to order. …read more From:: Cuffs, pro and con.

Alterations options.

By admin How much can we help when the size isn’t right? Blouse a shirt sleeves can be shortened, collars and cuffs replaced. Moving the collar button a quarter-inch can improve fit. The shoulders and chest are unalterable. Pants can usually be taken in or let out two to three inches. Shortening legs is easy, lengthening not so. Of course, the best answer is from our tailoring department. Call for a free consultation. …read more From:: Alterations options.