Are you wondering if it’s a leather fabric or a synthetic alternative? Here is an easy test that you can use to tell the difference between a polyurethane fabric and leather. Saturate a q-tip with paint remover. Rub a sample in an area that is hidden. If the dye transfers to the q-tip, it is leather! If not, you’re dealing with a synthetic fabric. Let our experts clean your leather and synthetic garments.

Want to look your best after unpacking your clothes? Here’s a reuse-friendly tip: Put plastic dry cleaning bags in between items when you pack. It helps prevent clothes from sticking together and wrinkling. Once you have worn the clothes, you can put them back in the bag and keep your worn laundry separated from your clean clothes. Going somewhere warm and wet? The trick works great for damp clothes and bathing suits.

Are your tablecloths and napkins showing evidence of past celebrations? Let our linens department help! Nothing’s as nice as professional pressing – and our experts can remove most stains, even on delicate lace and linen. Bring your holiday linens in now and they’ll be clean and crisp for your Thanksgiving festivities.

Monday and every day, we celebrate those who have served our country. If you have a uniform, here is a jacket storage tip: store it on a hanger a closed (dark) closet, away from direct daylight. A uniform jacket probably spends more time in the closet than on the wearer, so an appropriate hanger is important. Appropriate suit hangers fit the curves of the jacket, they are slightly angled and have shoulder support. Hangers for men’s jackets have broad shoulder support; women’s smaller. Hangers come in various widths. Find a hanger with a width that fits your jacket’s shoulder width. The aim is that the hanger should extend all the way to, but not beyond, the point where the shoulder meets the sleeve. If you cannot find a hanger that fits perfectly, go for a slightly narrower one. Never store your jacket on a hanger that is too wide. It will leave your upper sleeves with an odd shape.

This Sunday, Daylight Savings Time ends and it’s time to store your warm weather clothes. Fall back and make closet space for bulkier winter clothes. Moth balls can cause eye and skin irritation — instead use cedar chips or dried lavender sachets. Be sure to clean everything thoroughly before storage—stains and yellowing can develop over time on garments that aren’t 100% clean. Enjoy the bonus hour and get ready for darker evenings.

We are 100% in favor of dressing up, for dinner, for work and for trick or treating. And after the scary Hallowe’en fun, we are experts at removing grease paint, glitter and other reminders of the masquerade. Our expert cleaners can remove almost any stain, and we clean and pack costumes for next year. Bring your gremlins by our store for their special treat and Boo!

Fall’s a busy time, and the forgotten load of wash left in the machine can mildew quickly. Luckily, vinegar comes to the rescue (again). Run the load through again with a cup of white vinegar. If your machine smells funky, run it empty with hot water and two cups of white vinegar. It removes gunk and detergent build-up while freshening without harm to your washer or the environment.

Forbes magazine reports that, on average, women age 18 to 45 own 13 handbags from seven different brands. “Women are spending more per bag and buying more bags overall,” which explains how this industry has grown to $11.6 billion a year. Forbes continues, ”More casual wardrobes and flexible work situations have made handbags surrogates for home closets or office desk drawers.”  We offer limited handbag cleaning and repair services — just ask!

We clean costumes for theatres, sports mascots and party people year-round. There’s just enough time to freshen yours before the spooky event next week. Before you jump into that skeleton suit or Godzilla’s bridal gown from last year, let us make sure it’s clean and fresh. From tutus to muscle suits, our professionals will remove stains, freshen and finish Hallowe’en costumes.  

It doesn’t seem logical to wash or clean new garments, but industry experts recommend laundering everything that comes in contact with your skin. You never know who tried on the item in the store, but you will know for sure that you’re removing chemicals like formaldehyde use in the manufacturing process. Even 100% cotton is treated, be sure to prewash bedding, underwear, t-shirts and swimwear. Bring us the woolens, dresses and suits for cleaning before you enjoy wearing your newest.