Eco-Friendly Dry Cleaning

Green energy. Green initiatives. Green companies. Green this. Green that. Green me with an eco-friendly whiffle ball bat. That’s right. Everyone – and everything – is going green. In fact, chances are YOU have already “gone green” (go ahead, look in the mirror…if you dare). Or if you haven’t, your neighbor has (and is probably… Continue reading Eco-Friendly Dry Cleaning

Drycleaning Storage Tips

So you’ve picked up your favorite garments from your favorite dry cleaner. They’re wrapped snugly and safely in their fresh new plastic bags. You hang them carefully in your car, close the door gently and head back to be reunited with them at home.   But what comes next for them – especially if you… Continue reading Drycleaning Storage Tips

Drycleaning Stains

“Out, damn spot!; out I say!” – Lady Macbeth   When your most beloved garment suffers at the cruel hands of a nasty, dirty, evil stain, it’s easy to view the event as a tragedy of Shakespearan proportions. Especially if you’re out at a late dinner or party, and there’s just no possibility of rushing… Continue reading Drycleaning Stains

Dry Cleaning. Give your clothes a second life.

Take clothing sales, for example. In the second quarter of 2009, the TJX Companies (the parent of discounters Marshalls and T.J. Maxx) reported a rise in both sales and profits. On the other hand, Saks, the parent of Saks Fifth Avenue, slid down in both categories. So as you can see, all those belts are now getting tightened around much more affordable pants.