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…
High Efficiency (HE) washing machines can cost up to twice as much as a regular top loading washing machine, but over time, you will save money on your electric and water bills. There are significant long-term environmental benefits to using an HE washing machine and…
An estimated 55 percent of the nation’s companies have some sort of casual Friday policy, either formally or informally, according to the Society for Human Resource Management. Not surprisingly, they’re popular with employees and some candidates factor whether or not a company offers casual Fridays…
While planning your wedding, you’ve most likely read many articles and consulted many individuals regarding proper wedding etiquette. Unfortunately, many wedding guests are clueless of proper etiquette and the mistakes they are making as attendees at your event. Here are the 7 biggest mistakes wedding guests…
It feels like yesterday but it’s been almost 14 months since we started pounding the pavement and introducing our Free Pick Up and Delivery service to Greenwood, IN residents. Having served the communities north of downtown Indianapolis for the last 29 years Classic Cleaners has recognition. …