Follow these tips for the best care of your sheets and duvet covers. Congratulations, you’ve made the investment in some quality bed linens (like ones from Peacock Alley, DEA, Boll & Branch, Hotel Collection, Matouk, etc.). I don’t know about you, but one of my favorite things to do is crawl into a freshly made bed after a long day. Good sheets and duvet covers… Read More »How to Properly Care for Your Fine Bed Linens
Though there are many theories about why we sleep, there is one thing we know for sure: good rest is an essential part of a healthy life. The CDC recommends 7 or more hours of sleep per day for adults, but it’s far more for kids. Infants, for example, can doze away up to 16 hours a day! That’s quite a bit of time for… Read More »Janet Davis Dry Cleaners Guide to Caring For Your (Down & Non-Down) Comforters
Your bathing suit is subjected to some of the harshest conditions. Salt, sand, sweat, oils, sunscreen, and chlorine all work to degrade your prized swim fashions. If you would like to learn how to keep your favorite beach and pool wear looking like new read on. How Often to Clean? First, it’s important to clean after each outing. You’re throwing a lot at the material,… Read More »How to Clean Your Bathing Suit: A Dry Cleaners Guide
Pat Manno & Anthony Manno In wake of CODIV-19 and Michigan’s “Stay Home, Stay Safe” order, Manno Clothing and Tailoring in Dearborn, MI has decided to keep their tailoring shop open to construct protective masks. They have used their knowledge, tools, and materials to create a face mask assembly line. To date, they’ve donated over 1000 masks to Metro-Detroit hospitals. Anthony Manno was kind enough… Read More »How to Make Your Own Face Mask: Guest Post by Anthony Manno
Anyone familiar with the television show The Jeffersons knew the main character owned a dry cleaning business. It was his way of moving up and out of his low-income neighborhood in Harlem. To dry clean clothing and items doesn’t mean, no fluids. The opposite is true. But when it comes to taking your personal belongings to the dry cleaners use caution. Some items need dry… Read More »Everything You Can and Cannot Dry Clean
How serious is that ”dry clean only” label on your favorite cashmere sweater? Here’s what you need to know about dry cleaning labels and fabrics! The average household spends on average $500 per year on dry cleaning expenses. While this may seem like a steep annual bill, it’s nothing compared to the countless money that’s wasted on clothing that’s damaged due to improper cleaning methods.… Read More »Does This Really Need Dry Cleaning? Dishing the Dirt on ”Dry Clean Only”
Planning a lacy, vintage wedding steeped in history? Check out this handy guide to shopping for vintage wedding dresses to match! It’s your big day so it’s only fitting that you want to find a dress that makes you feel beautiful and unique. Vintage wedding dresses are a great way to make a statement and find a look that is all yours. In fact, 90 percent… Read More »Your Ultimate Guide to Shopping for Vintage Wedding Dresses
[Guest post by Jackie Edwards]People trash about 26 billion pounds of clothing a year. Why? People seem to simply not understand just how much clothing can be reused or repaired. Not only is repairing and reusing clothing and other textiles great for the environment, it can help you see better results with dry cleaning. While dry cleaning isn’t bad for your clothing, if an item… Read More »Learn How to Repair Clothing to Make Dry Cleaning Easier
We all know certain fabrics and clothing should be dry cleaned. But when can you get away with laundering? Here’s your dry cleaning vs laundry guide. The average American spends $161 a month on clothing. Over a year, that’s around $1700. If you think about it, your closet has a good chunk of your salary sitting in there. If you have a couple years’ worth… Read More »Dry Cleaning vs Laundry: What Do You Need?
Are you looking for a local dry cleaning company that you can trust with your most precious garments? Here’s how to find a dry cleaner who you can count on. Are you trying to find the best local dry cleaning services for your wardrobe? With so many dry cleaning options out there, it can be difficult to identify the perfect one to entrust with your… Read More »8 Tips on How to Find Reliable Local Dry Cleaning