by Bryan's Cleaners and Laundry | Dec 4, 2018 | Tips and Tricks
With autumn in the rear-view mirror and winter upon us, temperatures are dropping. People are adding an extra layer of clothing in the morning as they prepare for their morning commutes—outerwear. A favorite type of outerwear is polar fleece. Polar fleece fabrics are...
by Bryan's Cleaners and Laundry | Nov 15, 2018 | Tips and Tricks
At the many family dinners, festive parties, and neighborhood open houses this holiday season, you want your table to look perfect. Many linens are special, especially when they are gifts or heirlooms handed down from generation to generation. But unfortunately, even...
by Bryan's Cleaners and Laundry | Oct 5, 2018 | Tips and Tricks
Starch and sizing additives can increase the firmness of fabrics, particularly on dress shirts. These additives can protect and harm shirts at the same time. Shirts undergo two types of abrasions. Flat abrasion occurs when the shirt rubs against another surface. Flex...
by Bryan's Cleaners and Laundry | Sep 20, 2018 | Q & A
Q: Is there a way to remove perspiration stains? A: Stains from perspiration are usually found on the underarm area of a garment. However, any area that contacts the body may have such stains. Perspiration contains fats, oils, and moisture holding impurities that may...
by Bryan's Cleaners and Laundry | Sep 12, 2018 | Customer Question, Q & A
Q. My daughter had poison ivy last week and I am worried that the clothes she wore will cause her to relapse. Is there anything I can do to be sure she won’t get it again from her clothes? A. Both dry cleaning and laundering are acceptable cleaning methods for...
by Bryan's Cleaners and Laundry | Jul 31, 2018 | Q & A
Q: How do you clean baseball caps? A: Whether you’re a big leaguer or in little league, baseball caps are bound to get dirty during the game. The combination of sweat, dirt, and grass will see to that. The preferred method of care is to hand wash the cap with...
by Bryan's Cleaners and Laundry | Jul 19, 2018 | Stain School, Tips and Tricks
Linen is washable, but it can shrink if it has not been pre-shrunk by the manufacturer. Check the label before laundering. If machine washing linens, use warm water and a short, gentle cycle. Separate colors before washing. Many linens may bleed. Dry linen garments on...
by Bryan's Cleaners and Laundry | Jun 20, 2018 | Tips and Tricks
With the arrival of hot, sunny days comes the need for sunscreens and suntan lotions. While most use these products to help protect their skin from the sun, others use them to enhance their skin tone. Unfortunately, the components found in most sunscreens and suntan...
by Bryan's Cleaners and Laundry | May 25, 2018 | Stain School
Enjoy the party, but with the festivities spills, splashes, and other party-time mishaps, as well as the wear alone, can take their toll on these expensive items. Many formal wear garments constructed with luxurious fabrics, such as taffeta, moire, satin, organza,...
by Bryan's Cleaners and Laundry | May 17, 2018 | Tips and Tricks
Now that winter is over, it’s time to store away all those winter clothes until next season. Follow these simple rules to keep your winter fashions looking good season after season. Wash and dry clean everything before storage. Some stains that are now...
