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Underarm Tears
Read MoreCaption: The chemically weakened underarm areas came apart during laundering. Q: After laundering I am noticing weak areas and holes developing in the underarms of items made of cotton and…
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President Biden Limits PPP Applications to Businesses with Less than 20 Employees
Read MorePresident Joe Biden announced changes to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) on February 22, which includes limiting applications from businesses with fewer than 20 employees beginning Wednesday, February 24. The limitation will…
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Problems with Linen
Read MoreLinen, known for its crisp, smooth finish, is a popular spring and summer fabric. Unfortunately, with that crisp finish comes the tendency to wrinkle easily, and manufacturers have responded by…
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Simple Answers to Common Questions
Read MoreQ. Does frequent drycleaning shorten the life of a garment? A. To the contrary, frequent cleaning prolongs the life of a garment. Not only do stains set with age,…
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Color Changes
Read MoreHave you ever received complaints about white garments turning gray? One of two problems usually causes this discoloration. Most whites are treated with fluorescent whiteners or optical brighteners during manufacturing…
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Inspecting Leathers at the Counter
Read MoreInspecting leathers and suedes at the counter when they come in for cleaning is probably the most valuable time spent in any counter transaction. A great deal of customer dissatisfaction…
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Update Your Fall Closet
Read MoreThe first step toward having a great wardrobe is being able to work with what you already own. You may think you need to start from scratch, but what about…
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Battling Ink Stains
Read MoreQ: We’ve been having problems getting ink stains out of garments. Some products work on some fabrics, but if you use them on different fabrics they can pull color. Is…
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Blotting Ink Stains
Read MoreQ: I have heard a lot of talk about “blotting” ink and cosmetic stains to remove the oily components. What does it mean? A: When attempting to remove ink, mascara,…
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All About Rayon
Read MoreMany of us come across labels that are not clear or are very misleading. In most cases, though, we are able to determine how the garment should be handled by…