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 Keep your Whites, White!
Many questions arise concerning the care of whites, especially during the summer. That is why we have taken the time to compile some educational and useful tips concerning the care of white garments. Summer whites look wonderful and should be enjoyed by all- and with Labor day quickly approaching, you want to be sure that your whites will look brand new for their last wear of the summer. Whether it is a cotton top, your favorite business shirt or a flowy summer skirt- your garments need to be taken care of properly in order for them to make you look your best. And we, your neighborhood drycleaner, are here to promise you just that. The FIRST thing to remember is that white is not a color. White fabrics are bleached during manufacture and then treated with optical brightness or fluorescent dyes. These treatments create the optical illusion of whiteness by enhancing the fabric's absorption of light. That is why it is important to store your white garments away from the light. Exposure to light can break down fluorescent dyes, causing areas to discolor and stain. The SECOND thing you should do is to be aware of your own garments. If you let a stain on a white item set, or allow a garment to get very dirty, it becomes very difficult for us to restore it to its original state. Because of the delicacy of the white dyes, it is important to bring your untouched, stained whites into us as soon as possible. We will handle your items with the proper professional care that they deserve. The THIRD lesson in white garment care is to store your white items separately. When light garments are stored closely to dark garments, the sublimation of dyes occurs. This is when nitrogen gas causes dark dyes to redeposit on light garments, creating stains. As with any garment, the FOURTH thing you must do is take the plastic off of your white garments before storing them in your closet. Plastic bags will trap the humidity and gases around the garment, causing them to yellow. Always remember- As with any garment, we take every step necessary to produce a clean, quality item. That is why we put a great amount of effort into distilling, filtering and purifying our cleaning fluids so that they will make your whites sparkle.   | Keep Whites, White! | Storing Winter Clothes | Leather Care | Buying Winter Coat | Best Hangers | Label Information | Facts about Goose Down | Moth Damage | Cashmere | Layering For Cold Weather | | Return Home | Our Services | FAQ Page | Contact Us | How Do I? | |
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