clothing care
Closet “Hang-Ups”
The hangers you choose for your clothes can make a big impact on how well they retain their shape and good looks. Which raises the question: What kind of hangers can do the same for MY shape and good looks, right? But for today, we’ll focus on garments.
Read MoreStyle Dilemma: I’m moving up to nicer quality clothes, but not sure about caring for them. Any tips?
Style Solution: Explore these tips about steaming wrinkles away, ironing safely and efficiently and newer at-home dry cleaning processes. STEAMING is a great way to freshen a garment without a trip to the dry-cleaners. After a day’s wear, hang your garment and remove sit-down wrinkles and elbow creases with a strong but gently flow of steam.…
Read MoreStyle Dilemma: How can I iron my nice clothes without damaging them?
Style Solution: You’re right that a wrinkled, messy look isn’t very stylish. To avoid it, choose the right pressing equipment and follow these simple, time-saving tips: The ideal iron produces a good volume of steam, has a sole plate that glides easily and feels comfortable – not too heavy – in your hand. The Rowenta…
Read MoreStyle Dilemma: I’ve heard about at-home dry cleaning kits, but are they effective? And safe?
Style Solution: Great News! At-home dry cleaning kits like Dryel are a great way to safely remove surface soil, wrinkles and odors like perspiration, second-hand smoke and perfume from hand-washable and dry-clean-only clothing at a fraction of the cost of a trip to the cleaners. Dryel is a home dry cleaning product. Woolite has a similar product,…
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