What we do

Cleaning Steps

The Drycleaners Responsibility

All About Stains

Color Loss

How you can help

To help your drycleaner do a better job of stain removal, we suggest the following:

Never put a garment away with spills or stains on it. The warmth of a closet and exposure to natural or artificial light and to the atmosphere can contribute to setting a stain.

Bring in a stained garment as soon as possible, preferably within a few days, to prevent the stain from setting.

Do not iron stained or soiled clothes; this will set stains and drive the soil deeper into the fabric. Always have soiled clothes cleaned before ironing.

Do not attempt home stain removal with either water or a cleaning fluid without testing first for colorfastness. Wet a hidden area, such as an inside seam, and blot with a paper towel to make sure the color is fast.

Never rub a stain, especially when attempting to remove a stain from silk. Blot the stained area. This will help remove the staining substance without spreading the stain and will avoid damaging the fabric.

Inform your drycleaner of the location of specific stains and any procedures you have used to remove them, even if the stains are no longer visible. Be especially sure to point out light-colored or invisible spills, such as those from soft drinks, fruit juices or white wine.

Here are some tips that can help you get the most from your drycleaning dollar:

Allow perfumes, lotions, deodorants, antiperspirants, and other toiletries to dry before you get dressed since these products can contain ingredients that affect some clothing dyes.

Protect your garments from excessive perspiration, especially silks, because it can cause many dyes to discolor.

Have matching pieces cleaned together, including bedspreads and drapes, so that any color loss with be uniform and pieces will still match.