Are you keeping an old military uniform, letter jacket or baby blanket in your attic? Bring us your special family heirlooms. Our cleaning process protects delicate fibers, prevents aging stains. We can repair most the tears or loose seams of time.  Interested in passing it on to the next generation? Ask us about our boxing […]

After summer’s hot nights, now’s a good time to freshen your nighttime environment. Begin by stripping the bed down to the mattress. If you use a mattress pad, launder (or bring to us) and dry thoroughly, hanging on the line, if you have one. Flip and rotate the mattress. Is it time to replace your […]

September weather can be unpredictable. Cool mornings can turn into warm afternoons, so it’s worth keeping a few of your favorite lightweight pieces within easy reach. A light jacket, cardigan, or sweater makes it easy to adjust as temperatures change throughout the day. When you do start putting summer clothes away, make sure they’re clean […]

Well-made garments are getting harder to find and they’re always more expensive, but in the long term they’re almost always a better investment. Treehugger.com tells to look for signs of quality: thicker fabric with a better “hand,” tight weave and more precise sewing. Check the lining, the buttonholes and look for loose threads. Above all, choose […]

When you hang your clothes and linens outside to dry, there is a reason your sense of smell enjoys the result: there is a scientific chemical process that happens. According to this site, a study shows that towels that dried in the sun produced a range of aldehydes and ketones – organic compounds that our […]