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Caring for vintage items

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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 needs.…
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Proper cleaning of your knits

Changing seasons

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However, much we might hope it won’t happen, summer does change into fall and then we head on into winter. Sadly, this means a complete regime change for our clothing! So, it’s time to put away those classy summer garments, and we hope you’re storing some great memories with them. One thing you won’t want…
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Tips for better dry cleaning results

When is it time to dry clean a suit?

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A suit is a major investment that will require dry cleaning from time to time. How can you know when it is time for dry cleaning? Here are a few signs: You’ve spilled something on your suit that has left behind a stain Your suit no longer looks, feels, or smells fresh You’ve been exposed…
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Why you should let someone else do your laundry

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If you asked the average person what their most detested household chore is, chances are many of them would say “laundry“. Doing laundry takes up a huge chunk of time. A typical family does 8-10 loads per week and spends an average of 4 hours a week washing, folding, and putting away clothes. It may…
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clothing care tips everyone should know

How to know you found the best dry cleaners in Denver

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Finding the best dry cleaners can save you money and protect your clothing investments. High-quality clothes can be pretty expensive, but many people underestimate how cleaning affects their longevity. Industry experts say that when you find a reliable cleaner, your clothes will last longer. And as a result, you will save hundreds, if not thousands…
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Benefits of using a dry cleaner

How you’re ruining your dry clean only garments

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When shopping for clothes, many people forget to check the wash instruction label. Therefore, they end up with “dry clean only” pieces with no idea of how to take care of them. If you have dry clean only clothes, here are ways you’re running them without your knowledge. Using a washing machine to clean your…
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Alterations and repairs

Think about garment repairs

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It’s obvious that if your car had a punctured tire, you’d simply get it repaired rather than feel you had to buy a replacement vehicle! Yet, with garments, this can be almost a default action, even for favorite items – and often an expensive one. Taking advantage of talented garment repair craftsmanship can, at much…
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Get that professional look with a well pressed shirt

Why it makes sense to dry clean

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There is a range of key benefits gained by choosing to dry clean your clothes. Key amongst these are… Colors don’t run because no water is used Clothes last longer as dry cleaning is gentler than a washer Delicate fabrics can be better protected from damage Dry cleaning stops fabric from shrinking Removes those hard…
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Have you enjoyed doing your laundry during quarantine?

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Whatever your answer to this, there is no doubt that completing the laundry process, whether for just you or your entire family, is a time-consuming process. During quarantine, you may have welcomed it as it gave you something to do on a regular basis. However, as quarantine eases, it may well slip a long way…
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Forget goal pants – get alterations!

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When dieting, the phrases goal pants and goal dress get thrown around a lot. Often, however, this isn’t a good way to visualize your weight loss goal since you may feel discouraged if it takes longer than you thought to fit into them, or find that it’s simply impossible to get them to fit adequately…
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Clean and pressed shirts

5 things that must be dry cleaned

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Some clothing items are up for debate, while others really must be dry cleaned for optimal hygiene and longevity. Here are 5 things that should always be taken to the dry cleaners: Embellished clothing and home items Beaded, sequined, or studded items are often hand-stitched and therefore more fragile when it comes to cleaning. Deep…
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