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RSSDry- cleaning and caring tips for your garments
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So you want your garments to be dry-cleaned? Well, get it done in moderation. The reason is the high drying temperatures and chemicals used in the dry-cleaning process deteriorate the threads and fabric which can directly damage your garment and shorten its life. So, get your garments dry-cleaned in a proper way.
It is always recommended to dry clean the suits once per season. If your suit is terribly stained with foods, take it to the dry cleaner immediately. Don’t try and remove the stain yourself, leave that to the professional. Inform them of the type of spot you have.
Make sure that you have surrendered your favorite suit to a good dry cleaner. If you identify the following signs in your suit, then change the dry cleaner ASAP!
• If your suit fits differently, the garment may be cleaned at the wrong temperature.
• If your dry cleaner has done hard-pressing, your fabric can become glossy.
• If you notice some imprints of press around the pockets and buttons of your suit, this may be because your dry cleaner has applied improper pressing techniques.
Then what should be done to prevent the damage in your garments? Follow these instructions to safeguard the fabric of your suit:
• Hang your fine suits up on a good wooden hanger. Mens clothing hooks are a strict no-no.
• Organize your closet. A jam-packed closet welcomes wrinkles in the wearings.
• Minimize dry cleaning. Don’t dry clean your suits more than three to four times a year.
• When you are hanging your suit, never button the suit jacket or zip.
• Brush your suit after each wearing. It takes off the surface dirt.
• Colors may undergo changes in the dry cleaning process. So, always clean both jacket and pants together.
• Hand pressing of the jacket is recommended.
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