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 | geneva cleaners, Geneva Cleaners Tips, News
Mildew is one of the most common effects of damp or flooded conditions. Mildew and mold are from the same family of organisms. The mildew fungus causes staining with an irregular shape. The appearance ranges from gray to black, but sometimes is yellow to red in color....
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...
by Geneva Cleaners | Jun 19, 2019 | best of fox award, dryclean, Geneva, geneva cleaners, Geneva Cleaners Tips, News
Athletic uniforms are usually made of synthetic fibers, such as nylon, polyester, spandex, or a blend of these fibers. Athletic uniforms may experience dye bleeding during the cleaning process, so it is important that you follow the manufacturer’s care instructions....
by Geneva Cleaners | Jun 13, 2019 | Geneva, geneva cleaners, Geneva Cleaners Tips, News
here are many problems that may occur on athletic jackets when they are cleaned. In most cases, the garments have a woven body with leather or vinyl sleeves. Also, the garments are usually constructed with contrasting colors between the body, sleeves, and trim. One of...
