General
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Making Draperies Last
Read MoreDraperies can susceptible to a wide variety of problems, ranging from shrinkage and fading to stains and abrasion damage. Too often we only think of cleaning draperies after they’ve been…
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Life Expectancy of Household Textiles
Read MoreLife Expectancy of Household Textiles The American National Standards Institute, Inc. approved the Fair Claims Guide for Consumer Textile Products. This standard provides the guidelines for determining liability for…
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Colors Sometimes Run
Read MoreGarments lose color for various reasons. Contact with bleach or household cleaning products can disturb dyes, resulting in white discolorations. Same with hair preparations and other moisture solutions or perfumes…
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How We Keep Your Clothes Looking Great
Read MoreWhat happens to your clothes when you bring them to us? Who handles them and how do they make them look renewed and refreshed? Your clothes are in the best…
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Cleanability Codes for Household Fabrics
Read MoreUpholstered furniture may come with the manufacturer’s recommended method of cleaning. The American Furniture Manufacturers cleanability code may either be permanently attached to the upholstered piece or a part of…
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Common Sense Rules for Summertime Storage
Read MoreTo keep your winter fashions looking good season after season, follow these simple rules for storing your warm and wooly items: 1. Clean or dryclean everything before storage. Dirt…
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Prevent and Treat Common Summertime Stains
Read MoreYour picture of paradise may include cheeseburgers, soda, ice cream, pizza, and other summertime favorites, but that picture undoubtedly doesn't include spots on your shorts and shirts. These tips will…
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Winter Wardrobe Changes in Clothing Care
Read MoreThe colder months are rolling in. As the temperature begins to drop here are a few tips and considerations to help you roll with the seasons. Cleaning Out the Closet…
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Caring for Household Items
Read MoreOpen the windows and let the sun shine in! But be careful where those rays go because they could fade some parts of your home environment. Sometimes we forget about…
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Protect Your Clothes While Soaking Up the Sun
Read MoreTanning With the Enemy Sometimes even the most innocent-looking products can bring worry to your relaxation wardrobe. Ward off unnecessary stress with these quick tips. Tropical Threads Potential…