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10 THINGS YOU DIDN’T KNOW ABOUT DRY CLEANING

1. DRY CLEANING IS NOT A DRY PROCESS.
Dry cleaning is actually not a ‘dry’ process because it uses chemical solvents which don’t pe*****te the fibres as water does.

2. DRY CLEANING HISTORY IS CONTROVERSIAL.
The history of dry cleaning is a controversial one with conflicting stories. One being Jean-Baptiste Jolly discovered the process in 1825 when his maid accidentally spilled turpentine from a lamp onto a table-cloth. To his amazement the turpentine dried removing the stains and earning him the title of the ‘father’ of dry cleaning! However, records remain of New Yorker Thomas Jennings filing a dry scouring patent in 1821.

3. DRY CLEANERS ARE TEXTILE CARE SPECIALISTS.
Dry cleaners aren’t clothes care specialists, in fact they are textile care specialists. It means that they are qualified to service draperies, upholstery and furniture.

4. DRY CLEANERS ARE EXPERTS IN RESTORATION AND PRESERVATION.
In addition to cleaning, professional dry cleaners are also experts in both the restoration and preservation of your cherished possessions. It’s an all-in-one shop for your clothes.

5. DRY CLEANERS PROVIDE ALSO ALTERATIONS.
As a textile care specialist, a professional dry cleaner can also offer alterations and bespoke tailoring. That’s another way for you to get the most out of clothes!

6. LADIES’ GARMENTS COST SLIGHTLY MORE.
Why do ladies’ garments usually cost slightly more? It is because of their delicate clothes. Having more delicate fabrics, special trims and fitted patterns require a hand finish.

7. IT IS IMPORTANT TO KEEP THE CARE LABEL ON YOUR GARMENTS.
If you have garments without a care label, they would be cleaned at what’s called “owners risk”. In fact, without a care label from the manufacture, dry cleaners aren’t assured of the best method to use on the fabric.

8. YOU ARE COVERED BY THE CONSUMER RIGHTS ACT.
Did you know? You are covered by the Consumer Rights Act to protect against an unsatisfactory dry clean service.

9. LET THE DRY CLEANERS KNOW ABOUT THE NATURE OF ANY STAINS.
Yes, dry cleaners would prefer to be advised on the nature of any stains. That way, they can identify whether it is a solvent-soluble or water-soluble stain and consequently altering the method of removal your garment will undergo.

10. YOU CAN ALSO OPT FOR A WET CLEAN SERVICE.
Your dry cleaner can also perform a ‘wet clean‘. It is a gentle form of cleaning. The wet clean is best suited to sensitive textiles such as wool, silk, rayon, linen and any garments that may not withstand the dry clean process or for water-soluble or polar molecule stains.10 THINGS YOU DIDN’T KNOW ABOUT DRY CLEANING

1. DRY CLEANING IS NOT A DRY PROCESS.
Dry cleaning is actually not a ‘dry’ process because it uses chemical solvents which don’t pe*****te the fibres as water does.

2. DRY CLEANING HISTORY IS CONTROVERSIAL.
The history of dry cleaning is a controversial one with conflicting stories. One being Jean-Baptiste Jolly discovered the process in 1825 when his maid accidentally spilled turpentine from a lamp onto a table-cloth. To his amazement the turpentine dried removing the stains and earning him the title of the ‘father’ of dry cleaning! However, records remain of New Yorker Thomas Jennings filing a dry scouring patent in 1821.

3. DRY CLEANERS ARE TEXTILE CARE SPECIALISTS.
Dry cleaners aren’t clothes care specialists, in fact they are textile care specialists. It means that they are qualified to service draperies, upholstery and furniture.

4. DRY CLEANERS ARE EXPERTS IN RESTORATION AND PRESERVATION.
In addition to cleaning, professional dry cleaners are also experts in both the restoration and preservation of your cherished possessions. It’s an all-in-one shop for your clothes.

5. DRY CLEANERS PROVIDE ALSO ALTERATIONS.
As a textile care specialist, a professional dry cleaner can also offer alterations and bespoke tailoring. That’s another way for you to get the most out of clothes!

6. LADIES’ GARMENTS COST SLIGHTLY MORE.
Why do ladies’ garments usually cost slightly more? It is because of their delicate clothes. Having more delicate fabrics, special trims and fitted patterns require a hand finish.

7. IT IS IMPORTANT TO KEEP THE CARE LABEL ON YOUR GARMENTS.
If you have garments without a care label, they would be cleaned at what’s called “owners risk”. In fact, without a care label from the manufacture, dry cleaners aren’t assured of the best method to use on the fabric.

8. YOU ARE COVERED BY THE CONSUMER RIGHTS ACT.
Did you know? You are covered by the Consumer Rights Act to protect against an unsatisfactory dry clean service.

9. LET THE DRY CLEANERS KNOW ABOUT THE NATURE OF ANY STAINS.
Yes, dry cleaners would prefer to be advised on the nature of any stains. That way, they can identify whether it is a solvent-soluble or water-soluble stain and consequently altering the method of removal your garment will undergo.

10. YOU CAN ALSO OPT FOR A WET CLEAN SERVICE.
Your dry cleaner can also perform a ‘wet clean‘. It is a gentle form of cleaning. The wet clean is best suited to sensitive textiles such as wool, silk, rayon, linen and any garments that may not withstand the dry clean process or for water-soluble or polar molecule stains.

Benefits of starching clothes

Stains are easier to remove as starch helps prevent them from penetrating fabrics. The starch seals the individual fibers making it more difficult for stains to pe*****te through the fabric. Regularly starching your clothing will also hold that pressed appearance longer. Clothes are more resistant to wear from rubbing.

So many people are in a rush when it’s time to do laundry and pack the washer with almost everything at the same time. Is it right to wash towels with clothes? Experts say no to this idea.

There are a few reasons why this is not advised. The main one is that towels are notorious for being huge lint producers (gotta love cotton)! If you wash a load of fairly new towels, you’ll notice that there is an enormous amount of lint in the dryer screen. Imagine that lint getting trapped on your delicate clothes, your shirt, your favorite sweater! It’s a nightmare to remove.

Another reason is that towels and sheets always need to be washed on hot and on a long wash cycle. Towels collect and absorb our bacteria and skin cells each time we use them, so the sanitation required for them to become clean again is unique from the clothing that we wear after our towels have done their job! When clothes are washed for a longer period of time than they need to be, there is an unnecessary amount of agitation that takes place. This leads the clothes to looking old before their time.

It can also cause the elastic to break down sooner on certain items and damage things like lace and netting.

Washing towels with clothes can transfer germs and bacteria between items in the wash. For sanitary reasons, you should always wash bath towels separately from clothing items.

There are a few items that you may be able to make an exception for, however. If you’re running a small load of towels and really want to throw additional items in to save water, some sturdy clothes, like jeans can be included.

We hope you find this information helpful and Laundry will always be available to help dry clean all your dirty items without stress. Call 09124062040, Thanks