History of Suits Suits remain a staple in most office environments. True many modern workplaces adopt a more casual dress code. However, you still find many instances where employers prefer suits or business casual. Of course, this style has evolved quite a bit throughout the years. As a result, the history of suits in [...]
Caring for Braided & Oriental Rugs Many consumers accent their homes with braided rugs or oriental rugs. Some use these costly rugs to protect their carpet from excess wear, while others use them for decoration. In any case, caring for them properly is important. How do you protect oriental and braided rugs? To protect [...]
6 things to help you make good decisions in bad times The COVID-19 pandemic is hitting every part of our lives—health and well-being, finances and job security, family, and community—in every part of the world. When we are living in a period of deep uncertainty, without context or precedent, it can be easy to [...]
Dry Cleaners and Launderers have been declared essential services in the province of Ontario. The province of Ontario has deemed Drycleaning an essential service. While the science is continuously evolving on how long the COVID19 virus is able to live on fabrics, the evidence currently indicates that it could live from several hours to [...]
Drycleaners are an essential part of eliminating the Coronavirus Hamilton Cleaners offers a free pickup and return service of any and all of your drycleaning items, with no minimum amount required. Viruses can last in your clothes, sheets for up to 3 days. Our drycleaning process kills the virus. It's our job to keep [...]
Why do some fabrics loose their colour? Have you ever taken a garment to your drycleaner, only to have it returned faded or with localized areas where the color has disappeared? According to the Drycleaning & Laundry Institute’s International Textile Analysis Laboratory, you are not alone. A good portion of the garments analyzed every [...]
Bernard of Ronald McDonald House Hamilton became our resident Bear for a week. We had a resident of Ronald McDonald House Hamilton stay with us while he needed some cleaning and restoration of his own. We really enjoyed his visit, and he wanted to share it with you. Bernard lives [...]
Care Labels The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) requires that garment manufacturers attach a label providing directions for at least one safe method of care. The care label must be easy to find, permanently attached, and remain legible throughout the life of the garment. The manufacturer must have a reason for the recommended care instructions and must warn [...]
Sweater Cleaning Tips Depending on their fiber type, sweaters are susceptible to various problems, including stretching, shrinkage, pulling, and pilling both from use and cleaning. It is important to check sweaters at the counter for any damage that could worsen with cleaning. Some loosely knitted sweaters should be measured before cleaning so they can [...]
How to Clean Needlepoints Hand washing is the preferred method of cleaning needlepoint. Before cleaning, take into account the item's age and condition, soiling, and colorfastness. Examine the item for weak or damaged areas. You can protect these areas during cleaning by backing them with a piece of white, unbleached muslin or nylon netting. [...]
