by Majestic Cleaners | May 13, 2020 | Blog, Customer Bulletins and Education, General Care Tips
General Care Tips for Clothing and Household Items Blot That Spot If you spill something on a garment, always Blot That Spot, and do not rub . Rubbing some fabrics, especially silk, breaks the surface fibers. You won’t know it until you wash or dry clean that...
by David Knoerr | Apr 3, 2018 | Blog, Common Garment Problems, Customer Bulletins and Education, DLI Publications, Fabric Care Tips, Featured, General Care Tips, Special Care Tips
Spring is a popular time of year to clean household items such as draperies, bedspreads, and dust ruffles. Many of these fabrics are coated with a glossy finish. These finishes are referred to as polished, glazed, or chintz. The shiny finish is created by adding a...
by David Knoerr | Oct 30, 2017 | Blog, Common Garment Problems, Customer Bulletins and Education, DLI Publications, Fabric Care Tips, Featured, General Care Tips, Special Care Tips
Upholstered furniture may come with the manufacturer’s recommended method of cleaning. The American Furniture Manufacturers cleability code may either be permanently attached to the upholstered piece or a part of the hang tag. Upholstery is not covered under the...
by David Knoerr | Mar 7, 2017 | Blog, Common Garment Problems, Customer Bulletins and Education, DLI Publications, Featured, General Care Tips, Statistics
Q: Can jewelry damage garments during wear? A: Undoubtedly, the answer is yes. Buttons, baubles, and timepieces can damage beautiful smooth satins, plush chenilles, or soft wools. The damage can usually be found along necklines or sleeve cuffs where a necklace or...
by David Knoerr | Sep 26, 2016 | Blog, Common Garment Problems, Fabric Care Tips, General Care Tips
Get Ready! Getting ready for another year of school, or as a business person, or work-at-home entrepreneur, the fall and winter almost always calls for at least one shopping trip. The most important thing for students and adults alike is to be comfortable in what...
by David Knoerr | Dec 9, 2014 | Blog, Fabric Care Tips, General Care Tips
Q: I washed a comforter that shrank. What happened? A: Some natural relaxation shrinkage can show up after cleaning household items such as comforters, bedspreads, and blankets. There is usually a fullness of the backing or shell fabric, causing a puckered appearance....