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FAQs about Dry Cleaning and Alterations
Does Dry Cleaning shorten the life of a garmet?
On the contrary, drycleaning prolongs a garments life. Not only do stains set with age, making the garment unwearable, but ground-in dirt and soil act as abrasives, causing rapid wear of fibers. Insects are attracted to soiled clothes and cause further damage.
Does drycleaning shrink clothes?
No, not if the drycleaning process has been carefully controlled. We have the latest in drycleaning equipment in each of our operations. They are all computer controlled with specific programs for each different garment and fabric type. Our drycleaning technicians have been fully trained and have years of experience in handling even the most problematic and difficult fabrics and garmentsÂ… You can have confidence when you leave your clothes in our care.
Should I have all matching pieces together?
Yes. As professional drycleaners, we can never be sure of what types of dyes and or sizing the manufacturer or importer has used. Quality standards in foreign countries are not the same as we've come to expect here in the U.S. If all pieces are cleaned together, the color and sheen will always match. This applies not only to garments, but to bedroom ensembles and drapery treatments as well.
Why do shirt buttons crack or break as often as they do?
Buttons may crack during the pressing process, even though we keep our press padding in excellent condition. The majority of buttons are made from a polyester resin. The strength of the buttons depends on the amount of polyester in the resin; some importers use off-quality buttons.
When A Garment's label says "washable", does this mean it cannot be dry-cleaned?
Not necessarily. The Carle Label Rule states that only one suitable method of care must be on the label. Cleaners usually follow the care instructions, unless otherwise requested. If you want your washable items dry-cleaned, the cleaner may ask you to sign a damage waiver.
What can I do to help my cleaners take better care of my clothes?
- Bring your garments in for professional cleaning as soon as possible after staining occurs. Stains or soils left too long may become permanent.
- Discuss any stains with our cleaning staff.
- Keep perfumes, lotions, deodorants, antiperspirants, and other toiletries away from your clothes. These products likely contain alcohol which will damage some dyes.
- Protect garment, especially those make of silk, from excessive perspiration, as this can cause dyes to discolor.
- Have matching pieces of an ensemble cleaned together so any color fading will be uniform.
- Don't press stained or soiled clothing, as the heat may set some stains.
* some of the above information was gathered from the International Fabricare Institute of America.
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