Dry Clean or wash all garments before you store them away for the season, now is the best time. Any stains left on clothing will only darken and become worse as they sit in storage. Cleaning the clothes also means that insects will be less likely to take up residence in your sweaters. Most clothing just [...]
Knowing how to pack your clothes for traveling can reduce wrinkles and prevent damage to fabric. It also can mean you can save space in your luggage, allowing you to fit more inside. Different types of clothing can vary slightly, here are some basics to help take the stress out of your trip. Pants or [...]
Not all wool itches believe it or not. As the cooler weather brings the warmer sweaters to the top of the pile, the ones that itch stay at the bottom. So why is that? Well there is a lot to learn about this natural fiber and for the sake of boring most of the world, [...]
Leather jacket cleaning and tips to keep them looking new! Everyone has their favorite leather jacket, many people have more than one. Everyone loves buying them but no one likes paying to have them professionally cleaned. Here are some great tips to extend your wearings of your leather jackets. Neck oils are one of the [...]
Have you ever bought some new really nice and soft t-shirts or golf shirts and in no time at all you see a hole and wonder how did that happen? If it is reoccurring in your household you should reexamine how you wear and care for your knits. It also seems that the finer the [...]
Do my clothes fit properly? Seems simple right? Well for some they need to look again. From your underclothes to your top layers, if your garments are too small or too big, your first impression may come across as questionable. Do I match? Whether your colors need to match or compliment each other, take a second [...]
A commonly used phrase that we have all heard and used many times, "I felt like I was taken to the cleaners" or " don't let them take you to the cleaners" has been used for decades. Why not, "taken to the hair salon" or "taken to the car repair shop" or "taken to carpet [...]
Dust mite allergy is an allergic reaction to tiny bugs that commonly live in house dust. Signs of dust mite allergy include sneezing and runny nose. Many people with dust mite allergy also experience signs of asthma, such as wheezing and difficulty breathing. Dust mites, close relatives of ticks and spiders, are too small to [...]
We’re talking about the crease lines that are deliberately pressed down the center of the front and back of both men and women’s pants. Today's commercial equipment provide perfectly even creases when laid on a press correctly, which you can't get at home because you iron half of a leg at a time. Some people [...]
We are busy, our schedules are full, I need it done yesterday. These are the common characteristics of today's lifestyle. Village Cleaners has the wisdom and has mastered the art of hand cleaning. Some garments really need that one on one attention. Although it is hard to guarantee the integrity of the sewing of some [...]