Q How do I clean tree skirts before and after the Holidays?Holiday tree skirts are often valuable and treasured items. Some tree skirts are very costly, while others may be family heirlooms.Regardless of their original or sentimental value, tree skirts should be handled with great care.In some cases, tree skirts cannot be safely laundered or …
The holidays are a time for joy and family, not for worrying about yucky stains on your nice tablecloth. So, relax, this handy stain removal guide will walk you through some of the most common dinner stains you may encounter this holiday season. Remember, there is always the option of taking your stained items to …
How Do We Keep It All Straight? Week after week you drop your clothes off to be cleaned. After we process your order, how can we tell your navy blue wool pants from the many other navy blue wool pants we receive? We appreciate your business and thought you might like to take a peek …
Laundry is a chore that must be done one way or another. Unfortunately many people haven’t read the manuals for their home laundry machines and have inherited some bad habits that have been passed down from generation to generation. Here are some common mistakes you can avoid to get your clothes their cleanest so they’ll …
May and June are the traditional wedding months, particularly in Canada. A wedding gown is much more than just a dress, it is a treasure, a symbol of an important event in your life. Whether you are borrowing it from a relative or buying it new, your gown deserves attention, both before and after the …
This spring, we will be seeing many garments made of cotton and linen fibers and crepe yarns. Cotton and linen are natural, lightweight fibers that can add versatility and flair to any spring wardrobe. Dresses and outfits made of crepe are also extremely popular. Crepe fabrics can be identified by their crinkled appearance, and are …
Salt stains are common during Winnipeg winters. You know that telltale white line and stiff fabric along the hems of your pants. Although the salt helps to prevent people from falling, walking in areas that have been salted you kick or splash the salt up onto clothing. Salt from streets also splashes up onto your …
Raise your hand if you’ve been to a gala event in Winnipeg. Good. Now, keep your hand raised if at one of the events you’ve attended you’ve had an unfortunate incident involving food or a drink. Yep, that’s what we thought – several hands are still in the air. It’s the unfortunate nature of Winnipeg’s …
What happens to your clothes when you bring them to us? Who handles them and how do they make them look renewed and refreshed? Your clothes are in the Best Care when they’re with us! Our professional garment handlers are trained to remove stains, solve problems, press out wrinkles and make your clothes look the …
With winter now fully upon us and temperatures continuing to drop, people are adding an extra layer of clothing in the morning as they prepare for their morning commutes—outerwear. A popular type of outerwear is polar fleece. Polar fleece fabrics are made of a knit construction with a brushed or napped finish. Because of the …