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Get a custom fit by making clothing alterations

We do clothing alterations and repair

We know that the clothing you buy doesn’t always accommodate your exact shape or size, but that’s no problem. Our tailors have the experience and a keen eye for detail to help you get the exact fit you want. Alterations At McMahan Cleaners, we’ll take your measurements and provide any alterations needed, including: Raise or…
Clean and pressed shirts

Does dry cleaning kill germs?

Entrusting your clothes to a dry cleaner near you is a surefire way to make sure that your clothes are not only sparkling clean but thoroughly disinfected. The high heat that dry cleaners use has been found to be effective at eliminating germs, including viruses and bacteria, from garments. With temperatures around 160 degrees Fahrenheit,…
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Caring for vintage items

Vintage clothing is enjoying a surge of popularity as a sustainable fashion choice. But how do you make that heirloom dress or one-of-a-kind thrift shop find last for the long run? After all, vintage clothes often require special care and cannot simply be thrown in the laundry. The first step is knowing what each item…
Tips for Storing Your Winter Clothes

What Fabrics Are Right For Dry Cleaning?

How do you know if that item of clothing would be served with the dry cleaning process? Some fabrics can be washed at home with no problem, but others don’t do so well in a regular washing machine or dryer. These fabrics need special attention in order to maintain their softness, color, or structure. If…
Tips for storing your winter clothes

Dry Cleaner’s Guide to Clothing Care

Today, we give you an opportunity to explore the dry cleaner’s guide to clothing care from McMahan Cleaners in Denver. We see a lot of common care issues with the clothes that come through our shops. To save you and your clothes, we thought we would share a few tips to help you keep your…
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Tips for Cost-Effective Clothing Alterations

Here at McMahan Cleaners in Denver, we want you to be happy with your wardrobe, so here are some tips for cost-effective clothing alterations. Needing this service is much more common than people think and getting them done can often make you much happier with the way your clothes fit and feel. Having a hemline…
Alterations and repairs

Should I Get Alterations or Buy Something New?

If you wonder should I get alterations or buy something new, just know that McMahan Cleaners in Denver can expertly take care of most garment problems you have with skilled alterations and repairs. We know that the clothing you buy doesn’t always accommodate your exact shape or size, but that’s no problem. Our tailors have…
Alterations and repairs

If funds are tight – repair!

In the current tough times, when money worries are increased, it’s worth remembering that many expensive items of clothing can be repaired rather than simply thrown away. Even if you would have to wait for the chance to have such repairs completed, it could still be a valuable dollar-saving in months to come. So, holes…
wedding jacket dry cleaning

Dry clean quickly for best results

Don’t Spot Treat Your Dry Clean Only Garments Dry clean only garments usually need to be dry cleaned for a reason. This means that any spot cleaning efforts you perform may do more harm than good. The best way to ensure a spot on your dry clean only garment is removed is to deliver it…
Preserving your wedding dress

Caring for your wedding dress

Before Your Special Day If you are wearing a wedding dress that is an heirloom already or if you have chosen a second-hand gown, you may need to have your dress dry cleaned in advance of your special day. When bringing your dress to be cleaned look for a place that offers wedding dress cleaning,…