Dry Cleaning and Laundry Tips

Certain fabrics require special techniques when being cleaned, otherwise, they are prone to faster wear and tear. However, it's often the case that many people will just put any type of clothing into a washing machine making them warp, lose color or shrink.

Take better care of your clothes by familiarizing yourself with the requirements of commonly used fabrics. Find out which ones can be washed at home and which ones need professional laundry and dry cleaning services. This will help you keep your favorite fashion items beautiful and wearable.

The Dos of Professional Laundry Services

Before cutting off those tags, read the cleaning instructions. This will help you determine if clothing items need professional cleaning. If the tag says “dry-clean only,” it means that the garment can’t be washed at home and requires cleaning agents and techniques that you can only get from a dry cleaner. On the other hand, when the word “only” is left out, then the “dry-clean” instruction is merely a suggestion. This minor distinction can be confusing, and you wouldn't want to make any errors when it comes to more expensive items of clothing.

Here is a quick guide on different fabrics and their cleaning needs to make it easier for you. Get to know these materials better to determine what kind of care they need.

Leather

Although this material is difficult to soil, grease and sweat marks can damage it over time.  It is also prone to discoloration when worn outside in the sun. A professional cleaner has techniques that easily address these common problems. They use specialized products to clean these items to preserve their quality.

Silk

Silk is washable but extremely delicate. Additionally, this fabric tends to bleed and stain other fabrics when left in the awash. Make sure silk garments are cleaned properly by sending them to the cleaners. They can easily treat this fabric.

Wool

The natural fibers that make up wool are composed of protein. Structured wool, in particular, is prone to wear and tear when washed at home. Although unstructured wool doesn’t need professional cleaning, the fabric needs to be handled with more care than other materials. If you are unsure of how to handle this material, you always have the option of having woolen garments sent to the cleaners.

Synthetic Materials

Synthetic fabrics, such as rayon and chiffon, are sensitive to temperature changes. When exposed to heat, garments made from these fabrics will shrink. Professional cleaners know how to clean them while avoiding this situation. With their help, you don’t have to worry about your clothes losing their shape.

Reliable Dry Cleaning Services

Starcrest Cleaners provides professional dry cleaning services using the latest washing technology. Our employees are trained to handle different types of fabrics. We will take great care in cleaning your garments and use top-shelf laundry detergents to preserve the color, texture, and quality of the clothing items sent to us.

You can check out our locations here. Feel free to call us at (877) 722 2209 if you have any questions about our services.