Dry Clean Only Label: Can You Really Ignore It at Home?

Dry Clean Only Label: Can You Really Ignore It at Home?

As you sort the laundry, you come across a “dry clean only” tag on a piece you planned to wash with everything else. At first, it feels tempting to ignore it, especially when the garment looks sturdy and the washing machine is already running. Still, that small label...
Why Does Suede Get Stiff? 5 Care Tips That Help

Why Does Suede Get Stiff? 5 Care Tips That Help

When suede goes stiff, the instinct is usually to add moisture – a damp cloth, a spritz of water, sometimes a conditioner meant for smooth leather. All three of those responses make the problem worse. Stiff suede has a specific cause, and the fix depends on...
Wedding Dress Preservation: What Happens in the First 48 Hours

Wedding Dress Preservation: What Happens in the First 48 Hours

Someday you might show your daughter your wedding dress. Or pull it out on an anniversary just to remember. Or simply want to know it’s there, exactly as it was, preserved the way the day deserves to be preserved. That future starts in the first 48 hours after...
A Safer Standard: How Dry Cleaning Has Evolved Over the Years

A Safer Standard: How Dry Cleaning Has Evolved Over the Years

Dry cleaning traces back to the 19th century when French dye-works operator Jean Baptiste Jolly noticed something unusual. After a tablecloth was accidentally cleaned with kerosene, he realized the solvent removed grease and oil stains water simply couldn’t handle. As...