by Geneva Cleaners | Oct 16, 2019 | dryclean, Geneva, geneva cleaners, Geneva Cleaners Tips, News
When the seasons start to change, our wardrobe changes as well. The sweaters, coats, gloves, hats, and thermals we depended on for warmth are all thrown into the nearest container and tossed into some out of the way place. Or, if we do not want any nasty surprises...
by Geneva Cleaners | Oct 8, 2019 | 24 hour kiosk, dryclean, Geneva Cleaners Tips
Starch and sizings are laundry additives that can increase the firmness of fabrics, particularly dress shirts. A study conducted by the Drycleaning & Laundry Institute, the Association of Professional Drycleaners showed starch and sizings can both protect and...
by Geneva Cleaners | Sep 27, 2019 | dryclean, Geneva, geneva cleaners, Geneva Cleaners Tips
Sometimes milky or chalky areas appear on silk after spotting and cleaning, even after the dyes were tested for acceptable colorfastness. What happened? The answer is the prespotted areas have been “chafed,” resulting in an apparent loss of surface color. Silk will...
by Geneva Cleaners | Sep 23, 2019 | dryclean, Geneva, Geneva Cleaners Tips
DLI’s Analysis Department has seen men’s colored dress shirts with local or blotchy discolorations. Testing shows the dyes on these shirts are acid sensitive and will change to pink or orange. In most cases, this discoloration is limited to the collar, underarms, or...
by Geneva Cleaners | Aug 29, 2019 | best of fox award, dryclean, Geneva, geneva cleaners, News
Date: September 10, 2019Time: 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM CDTLocation:Nosh8 S. Third St.GenevaDate/Time Information:The 2nd Tuesday of Every MonthPURPOSE: Business to Business Networking.Presentations given by: Scentcerely Yours and Resource ConsultingSPECIAL GUEST MAYOR...
by Geneva Cleaners | Aug 13, 2019 | dryclean, Geneva, geneva cleaners, Geneva Cleaners Tips, News
Summer brings out the brightest colors. Reds, pinks, yellows, purples, blues, and whites. White? Yes, white is a color. In their natural state, many fabrics have an off-white or yellowish cast and are often bleached to remove this natural color. Manufacturers often...
