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From the Dublin Cleaners journal
Clean sneakers.
We all love the comfort of what we used to call tennis shoes. Now there’s a special shoe for every sport, including lounging and lazing. Most sneakers will clean nicely in the washing machine, tucked …Read the story →White jeans.
Keeping your white jeans as clean and bright as they were the first wearing can be possible. Spray new whites with Scotchguard to protect against stains. Avoid yellowing in the wash by using white …Read the story →Picnic aftermath.
Real Simple offers great tips for rescuing outdoor mishaps. For ketchup, they recommend using Shout, then lightly scrubbing with a clean toothbrush dipped in white vinegar. For mustard, saturate with white vinegar, then apply …Read the story →Dad’s day ideas
Looking for a few ideas outside of the box for Dad this year? Bring his favorite, but worn long sleeve shirt to our alterations team. Dress shirts commonly wear out in the cuffs and …Read the story →Summer fashion.
According to fashion blog Marie Claire , this summer you’ll see oversize silhouettes marrying the nonchalance of streetwear and athleisure trends with perfectly baggy T-shirt or blazer. Animal prints are back, providing a touch …Read the story →When red wine spills.
Removing red wine stains from garments, table linens or upholstery can be tricky. Red is one of the most difficult colors to remove and the sugars in red wine only add to the problem. …Read the story →Honoring those who served.
We’ll be closed Monday in observance of Memorial Day. Join us in remembering the heroes from our families, our community and our country who sacrificed to protect our American way of life. It’s a …Read the story →Save the T.
Favorite T-shirt? To get the longest life from a special tee, wash it in cold water with similar colors on a gentle cycle. Lay it flat to dry as you would a sweater. Throwing …Read the story →Wash or clean?
Does the label say washable, but the garment looks and feels like it needs dry cleaning? Some manufacturers avoid marking an item as “dry clean only” even though professional cleaning would keep the garment …Read the story →Sort for success.
Laundry experts take sorting to a new level when they recommend sorting not only by color but also by fabric type. We always separate linty laundry like towels and sweatshirts from corduroys, permanent press …Read the story →Bridal planning, 101.
Book early – caterers, venues, florists and popular bands and DJs are first-come, first-booked. Visit a bridal fair for ideas, connections and free advice from wedding professionals. Is this a good time to mention …Read the story →Mother’s day this Sunday.
Give Mom a break from laundry – let us do the chores with professional wet and dry cleaning, laundry and finishing. She’ll appreciate time away from the washer, dryer and ironing board. Call us …Read the story →
