by David Knoerr | Jun 19, 2018 | Blog, Common Garment Problems, Customer Bulletins and Education, DLI Publications, Featured, Special Care Tips
Ian P. Murphy, former editor of American Drycleaner, has a great article up on Fabricare, a magazine of the Drycleaning and Laundry institute. He writes, It’s a fact in the dry cleaning business: Garments can—and do—fail. Operators can take every precaution to head...
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 Majestic Cleaners | Jul 13, 2013 | Customer Bulletins and Education, Special Care Tips
Take Care When Caring for Wool Wool is a popular sweater fabric because it is durable, comfortable, and an excellent insulator. If your wool sweater gets damp, hang it to air dry at room temperature. Do not hang near a heat source, as this will promote mildew. A...
by Majestic Cleaners | Jul 13, 2013 | Customer Bulletins and Education, Special Care Tips
Special Care Tips For Wool Wool (Animal Fibers) Common Types: Cashmere, Merino, Mohair, Virgin Wool, Angora, Source: Animal hair, such as from a sheep, goat, alpaca, or rabbit Benefits: Very warm, great to wear in cooler temperatures Lighter or tropical weight fabrics...
by Majestic Cleaners | Jul 13, 2013 | Customer Bulletins and Education, Special Care Tips
Special Care Tips for Rayon Rayon (Man-Made Cellulose) Other Common Names: Viscose, Lyocell, Tencel, Source: Wood pulp Benefits: Beautiful, brilliant colors Luxurious silk-like fabric Precautions: Due to bright colors, dye fading may occur when cleaned Bright colors...