This time of year has us toggling between summertime wear and winter wear the way the weather changes daily. However, we know that we’ll soon be packing and storing our summer clothing for good. Since you never know when summer will officially be over in…
*REPOST Now that we’re in September, the weather starts to get a little tricky. One week it’s warm and sunny and the next week it could be 30 degrees cooler. To prepare for cooler temps, now is a good time to get out your leather…
I’m still in a “back to school” bubble and my head is spinning with to-do lists. I’m looking for as many shortcuts as possible. I finally saw the benefit to having my groceries delivered. It’s awesome. I go online and pick out what I want…
Work out clothes get stinky. It’s a fact. And, they can hold on to smells even after washing. Fabrics like Spandex and Lycra actually repel water so the fibers don’t get fully penetrated by the wash water. It’s made worse when the fabrics contain a…
Not all fabrics are created equal. Garment construction plays a major role in its clean-ability, impacting its use in wear. Here are three extreme examples of higher maintenance clothing items and how to make them last longer and look their best. Special Care for Silk…
We’re at the height of wedding season so we got to thinking about wedding traditions and superstitions such as, the bride wearing white and the “somethings” (old, new, borrowed, blue). Here’s a list of the most common wedding traditions and superstitions and how they originated.…
If your towels could talk, they would tell you these 6 secrets*. 1. You’re not imagining it – they DO feel softer in the stores. And, It’s not your washing machine or detergent that caused the softness to go away. Brand new towels often have…
More than most recreational activities, the way you dress while golfing is important. Of course you need to be able to move — you won’t have much fun if you can’t swing your club — but it’s also important to look the part. So what’s…
Expert cleaners at Classic Cleaners confirm that original blue dawn can be used for many things, not just the dishes, because of it’s grease dissolving properties. It’s also non-toxic, not harmful to your skin, it’s biodegradable and it contains no phosphates. 1. LAUNDRY PRE-TREATER…
Everyone “knows” club soda is the ultimate remedy for instant stain removal, but is it all it’s cracked up to be? Our 107-year-old professional trade association, the Dry-cleaning & Laundry Institute (DLI), recently completed an in-depth study of the merits of club soda versus plain…