Clothing Care

"Raindrop" Spots

"Raindrop" spots are dark splatters which may appear on a garment after is has been cleaned and pressed. These mysterious spots are usually prominent on shoulders and are caused when the garment comes in contact with hair products or other hygienic or beauty products. These substances dry invisible, but age, exposure, and the heat of drying after cleaning will cause them to oxidize and become visible. Please apply all hair products, perfumes, and colognes before putting on garments and alert your dry cleaner about any possible "raindrop" spots.

Here is how you can help us take care of your clothes!

1. Have your clothes cleaned frequently. This actually prolongs their life as soil and stains left too long are sometimes impossible to remove and will cause abrasion of the fabric which wears out the fibers.
2. Discuss any stains with your dry cleaner. Be especially sure to point out light-colored or invisible spills such as soft drinks or white wine. These stains contain sugar, which can caramelize and turn brown with the heat of drying unless flushed out before dry cleaning.
3. Bring the item in for professional care as soon as possible after staining occurs.
4. Avoid fabric contact with solutions containing alcohol, such as perfumes and lotions. Alcohol can upset the dyes in delicate fabrics.
5. Allow deodorants and antiperspirants to dry before you dress.
6. Protect your clothing from excessive perspiration. The chloride salts in perspiration can seriously weaken delicate fabrics like silk.
7. Protect your clothing from prolonged exposure to direct sunlight or strong artificial light. Bright colors, especially blues and greens, tend to oxidize and fade.
8. Never iron stained or soiled clothes....this only sets the stain.

Please call us when you have a clothing concern. We're more than happy to help...That's what we're here for!