What to do when I stained my clothes
Regardless of what you have spilled, commercial treatments, water, hairspray or soap will not help get the stain out—in fact, they’ll probably do more harm than good. Club soda works on your stomach, not your blouse. The best way to ensure a stain will be removed, is to get it to the dry cleaner as quickly as possible
We will treat a spot with any number of solutions depending on what was spilled. We’ll have a better chance of removing a stain if you tell us what caused it.
Regardless of what you have spilled, commercial treatments, water, hairspray or soap will not help get the stain out—in fact, they’ll probably do more harm than good. Club soda works on your stomach, not your blouse. The best way to ensure a stain will be removed, is to get it to the dry cleaner as quickly as possible
We will treat a spot with any number of solutions depending on what was spilled. We’ll have a better chance of removing a stain if you tell us what caused it.
Store Garments Clean
That dress you wore to a wedding probably looks clean, but don’t shove it in the back of your closet until your next black-tie affair. Perspiration and body oil can attract moths and other insects. In addition, over time, stains that are invisible to the naked eye (usually from a spilled drink or a splatter of sauce) can oxidize and turn brown.
That dress you wore to a wedding probably looks clean, but don’t shove it in the back of your closet until your next black-tie affair. Perspiration and body oil can attract moths and other insects. In addition, over time, stains that are invisible to the naked eye (usually from a spilled drink or a splatter of sauce) can oxidize and turn brown.
Your beauty products are ruining your clothes
Don’t get dressed until you’re ready to go out the door. Antiperspirants, deodorants, hair products, lotions, perfume and teeth whiteners are “disastrous” on fabric. Depending on the product, it may contain alcohol, acid or bleaching agents. If you accidentally spray or spill toiletries, head to the dry cleaner as quickly as possible.
Don’t get dressed until you’re ready to go out the door. Antiperspirants, deodorants, hair products, lotions, perfume and teeth whiteners are “disastrous” on fabric. Depending on the product, it may contain alcohol, acid or bleaching agents. If you accidentally spray or spill toiletries, head to the dry cleaner as quickly as possible.
Some spots are permanents
If you’ve ironed over a deodorant streak, you may have permanently damaged the fabric. There’s also little hope for oil stains—especially when the oil in question is suntan oil. In addition, garments that have been sprayed with cat urine probably belong in the trash; even if the spot comes out, the scent will linger forever.
If you’ve ironed over a deodorant streak, you may have permanently damaged the fabric. There’s also little hope for oil stains—especially when the oil in question is suntan oil. In addition, garments that have been sprayed with cat urine probably belong in the trash; even if the spot comes out, the scent will linger forever.
Always clean both pieces of a suit at the same time
Sure, you take off your suit jacket as soon as you reach the office. But you still need to have it cleaned every time you bring the bottom half in. If you repeatedly send in slacks without the jacket, over time, the shades may age differently.
Buying leathers and suades
Buy from a reputable store. Look for careful matching of colors and textures between portions of the garment. Suede will never be completely uniform, but that is part of its desirability. Avoid a snug fit. Hides are stretched during tanning and some relaxation shrinkage can be expected in use and cleaning. Read and save any accompanying care information. Choose light and pastel colors. They are less likely to fade in cleaning than deep colors.
Still not answered? If you have any questions about garment care, we would love to hear from you. Call 650 766-7802 or email us, and our expert technician will answer your questions.