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 gentle brushing of wool sweaters after each wearing helps remove surface soil. If …
Q. How do you clean winter accessories, such as gloves, hats, and scarves? A. Remember last spring when you bagged your hats, gloves, and scarves and put them in the back of your closet? Well, now it’s time to get them out and ready for another winter. If inspection shows they were put away in …
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First impressions are so, so critical. Most strangers can evaluate you 6 seconds into an initial meeting. Most often, they make a decision about you based on your appearance, so it follows that the particular garments you wear and the condition of those garments can affect the manner in which others interpret your chosen “look”. …
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Even though many workplaces have casual dress codes, neckties for men are still a big part of their wardrobe. Ties can be a powerful or fun fashion statement, but occasionally pose a cleaning problem. The fabric used for ties is cut diagonally to the weave, or “on the bias,” so it makes a neat knot …
A clean pillow to sleep on should be at the top of your list. Most people don’t give any thought to how hygienic their pillow is. Each night we go to sleep and shed dead skin cells into our pillows, which can feed dust mites. Along with excess body oils and perspiration, pillows become contaminated. …
You have probably completed your back-to-school shopping for the kids and may be amazed how much they have grown in the last few months. While relatives and friends may be pleased with welcoming those outgrown clothes into their homes, you may be staring into your closet thinking, how can I make my wardrobe last just …
Help! The Kids are Home from School and Art Projects are a Mess Q: How can I remove paint stains from my child’s clothing? A: Most paints children end up playing with are water soluble and will easily come out in regular washing. The acrylics and other types of paints are better left to professional …
We can’t think of a better way to welcome you to the new Best Care Dry Cleaners website than to kick things off with some tips for the hot summer months in Winnipeg We lather up, jump in and enjoy during warm weather. During summer we use many products that can damage clothing. Here are …
