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Here are some tips that can help you get the most from your cleaning dollar:
·Bring a garment in for professional cleaning as soon as possible after staining occurs. Stains and soil left too long can be impossible to remove and will shorten the life of your garment.
·Discuss any stains with us. Be especially sure to point out light-coloured or invisible spills, such as those from soft drinks, fruit juices, or white wine. It is also important to point out and identify any other beverage or food spillage so that we can treat the stain prior to putting the garment through the dry cleaning process.
·Keep perfumes, lotions, deodorants, antiperspirants, and other toiletries from coming into contact with your clothes. These products likely contain alcohol, which can affect some dyes. Allow them to dry before you dress.
·Protect your garments from excessive perspiration, especially silks. Perspiration left on fabric can cause many dyes to discolour.
·Have matching pieces cleaned together, including bedspreads and drapes, so that any colour loss will be uniform and the pieces will still match.
·Protect your garments from prolonged exposure to direct sunlight or strong artificial light. Keep in mind that even normal lighting can affect some dyes. Don’t press stained or soiled clothes. The heat may set some stains.
Here are some tips that can help you get the most from your cleaning dollar:
·Bring a garment in for professional cleaning as soon as possible after staining occurs. Stains and soil left too long can be impossible to remove and will shorten the life of your garment.
·Discuss any stains with us. Be especially sure to point out light-coloured or invisible spills, such as those from soft drinks, fruit juices, or white wine. It is also important to point out and identify any other beverage or food spillage so that we can treat the stain prior to putting the garment through the dry cleaning process.
·Keep perfumes, lotions, deodorants, antiperspirants, and other toiletries from coming into contact with your clothes. These products likely contain alcohol, which can affect some dyes. Allow them to dry before you dress.
·Protect your garments from excessive perspiration, especially silks. Perspiration left on fabric can cause many dyes to discolour.
·Have matching pieces cleaned together, including bedspreads and drapes, so that any colour loss will be uniform and the pieces will still match.
·Protect your garments from prolonged exposure to direct sunlight or strong artificial light. Keep in mind that even normal lighting can affect some dyes. Don’t press stained or soiled clothes. The heat may set some stains.
Posted At: March 19, 2008 at 11:46 AM
Posted by: Shane Johnston
