by shellyg | Dec 31, 2019 | dryclean, Geneva, geneva cleaners, Geneva Cleaners Tips, News
Washers, dryers and dry cleaning make doing laundry easy, but they can be tough on the environment. With a few simple changes, you can reduce your environmental impact and trim your utility bills. If laundry day doesn’t seem like a big deal, consider this: On average,...
by Geneva Cleaners | Dec 29, 2019 | dryclean, Geneva, geneva cleaners, Geneva Cleaners Tips, News
Have you ever drycleaned an item in a normal process only to notice localized areas of color loss on a certain item? What went wrong? In many cases the color loss was caused by contact with an oxidizing agent – such as a bleach – prior to the cleaning...
by Geneva Cleaners | Nov 30, 2019 | dryclean, Geneva, geneva cleaners, Geneva Cleaners Tips
Here’s a tried and true method for processing 100 percent cotton duvet covers. Check to see if the item contains a label detailing care instructions. If it does, then follow the manufacturer’s instructions for processing. If the item does not contain such a...
by Geneva Cleaners | Nov 22, 2019 | dryclean, Geneva, geneva cleaners, Geneva Cleaners Tips
Halloween costumes are made of many different fabrics, usually combining several styles and trims to give the fabric the best effect. If you’ve purchased an expensive costume it’s best to ask a professional cleaner like us to remove any stains. A chemical...
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 | 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...
