Winter Hazard Warning
Deicing products, like salt, are a welcome relief from slippery sidewalks and driveways. But when salty slush and water splash on your clothes, the chemical solution can pull color, leave rings and create permanent stains on your winter clothing and shoes. Before your snow-spattered trousers, skirt, outerwear or UGGs show the signs of damage, bring them in for prompt […]
Choosing and Caring for Down Comforters
Choosing a Down Comforter Although cleaning down items usually is not a problem, a comforter with poor construction and insufficient quilting can cause the down to shift, lose shape, or become matted. Inspect the comforter for these things before purchasing: Quilting – Quilting stitches should run both vertically and horizontally with quilting lines about 8–10 […]
Sweater Care – Part 2
Hanging your sweaters on a hanger or hook will leave them droopy, sagging, and out of shape. Instead, fold and store in a drawer. If you must hang your sweaters, fold them in half over a cardboard-crossbar hanger (like we do). We can block your sweaters back to shape when we finish them, and our gentle cleaning […]
