Helpful Cleaning Hints

We've been making sure people look and feel good for a long time....here are some things we've learned along the way!

  • To remove chewing gum from kids clothing, harden the gum on the garment with ice; it will become brittle, and can be chipped off, wash thoroughly to remove any sugar.
  • To remove candle wax, place the stained area between paper towels, or pieces of brown paper, and press with a warm iron to absorb the wax.
  • To remove perspiration, soak the stain area in a warm white-vinegar water.
  • Spray your perfume or cologne on and let your skin dry before you get dressed. Certain fabrics can become damaged when they come in contact with the alcohol in most scents.
  • Do not use hairspray on ball point pen ink. The oils and lanolin in the hairspray can cause more stains. Bring it to us.

General Tips

  • Never iron fabric with a deodorant stain, as this will permanently damage the fabric.
  • Be very careful not to get suntan oils on garments as many of them will permanently stain.
  • Do not attempt to remove cosmetic stains yourself, as the color in cosmetics runs easily and enlarges the stain.
  • Never wash an egg stain in hot water - this will cause the stain to set.
  • The safest form of mild bleach for whitening all natural fibers is white vinegar.
  • A common fatal error is the use of acetone in home stain removal. Acetate fibers will dissolve in acetone - Don't attempt your own stain removal.
  • Some water spots on fabrics such as taffeta or silk can be removed by holding the fabric over steam (as from a kettle) and then ironing gently while damp.
  • If the stain is still wet, do not rub it, or you will spread it. Simply try and absorb excess moisture with paper towel or cotton towel.

Give your Dry Cleaner all the Information you can

  • Let us know of any spills or stains, and what the substance was, so that we can treat the area properly.
  • Bring any extra care instructions, or tags that have removed from your clothing, with you when you drop off the clothing.