Dry cleaning items that can be washed is often not the best thing to do.
Just because a garment or household item is washable doesn’t mean that’s the best way to handle it. If you’ve got a good quality pair of designer jeans, nice cotton sweaters, fine linens, Egyptian cotton bedding, and the like, you want to protect them. Dry cleaning your fine textiles extend their longevity, keeps color from fading, protects the finish, and prevents shrinkage.
Have you ever noticed that after the first time you washed your new “T” shirt that it doesn’t look the same any more? Many home laundry products are aggressively design because if you use it once and it didn’t remove your stain you will think it was a bad product. Most home detergents are high in alkalinity. That’s great for removing dirt but it also strips color and finish.
As professional green dry cleaner we use specific products to achieve a specific job which is a lot gentler method for your garments. Plus you get a professional’s skills in stain removal. Talk to your dry cleaner to determine the best way to protect and preserve all your fine things.
Karl Huie
Pacific Heights Cleaners in San Francisco and Sausalito
is your resource for cleaning tips and garment care information.
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