Dry cleaning is a cleaning process that does not use water. It got its name from Jean Baptiste Jolly, in 1885, when his tablecloth became cleaner after kerosene was spilled on it. He had a dye-works company in France, but offered a new service of dry cleaning. Today, dry cleaners mainly use a synthetic solvent […]
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Are New Clothes Really Clean?
When shopping retail, most consumers assume that clothing on the rack, tag still secure, is new, clean and ready to wear. But, have you stopped to think about the people who tried on that blouse or pair of pants before you? What about people who take those items home, try them on and return them […]
How to Dress to Impress
Dressing to impress is dependent on several factors, and the first is the occasion. Consider what you would wear to an important interview, for example, compared to what you would wear out with friends. If you’re attending an event that has a dress code – professional, business casual, formal – adhere to it. Secondly, it’s […]
Storing Your Wedding Dress: Tips for Success
Finding the perfect gown is paramount to a bride’s happiness on her big day, and while this process can take months and endless alterations, the dress is only worn for a few hours. In that short amount of time, however, it’s easy to damage and stain your wedding dress. Following your big day, storing your […]