by Bryan's Cleaners and Laundry | Apr 24, 2018 | Stain School
In the height of prom season, many consumers will be heading to the stores to buy formal gowns. Before you make that purchase, take the time to look at the care label. Many formal dresses that are heavily beaded or covered with sequins contain care labels that state,...
by Bryan's Cleaners and Laundry | Apr 17, 2018 | Q & A
Q. During my spring cleaning, I washed my couch cushion cover. It is now too small, entirely off-color, and crumbly on the inside when I got it out of the laundry. What happened? A. The fabric covering for stuffed furniture and cushions is known as upholstery. The...
by Bryan's Cleaners and Laundry | Mar 27, 2018 | Tips and Tricks
Now that the winter has ended, you decide to take your favorite bedspread to the dry cleaner for cleaning before storage. However, when you get it back, to your horror, you discover that the colors have faded substantially. Unfortunately, comforters, quilts,...
by Bryan's Cleaners and Laundry | Feb 21, 2018 | Stain School, Tips and Tricks
Some sneaky stains can be a real head-scratcher for us if we are working with incomplete information. You may not realize it, but some stains can be made up of compound elements beyond just the apparent presumed cause of the problem. Coffee stains, for example, often...
by Bryan's Cleaners and Laundry | Feb 1, 2018 | Tips and Tricks
Comforters, sleeping bags, coats, and other cold weather garments are often made with down or fiberfill. Both down–a natural product, and fiberfill, a polyester fill–are effective in keeping out the cold. While cleaning these items is usually not a...
by Bryan's Cleaners and Laundry | Jan 23, 2018 | Tips and Tricks
Blankets are essential items in every home. Blanket composition ranges from synthetic to natural fibers; from non-woven to woven fabrics; and from neutral colors to exotic prints. Caring for (non-electric) Blankets At some point in time, most blankets will need to be...
by Bryan's Cleaners and Laundry | Jan 11, 2018 | Tips and Tricks
We know that rain is a rare occurrence in sunny SoCal. But when it does rain, months-long-forsaken raincoats get pulled out of the closet to be used once again. Raincoats are multi-functional garments that protect you from the rain, keep you warm on cool days, and can...
by Bryan's Cleaners and Laundry | Jan 2, 2018 | Q & A, Tips and Tricks
Q. How do I clean tree skirts before and after Christmas? A. Christmas tree skirts are often valuable and treasured holiday items. Some tree skirts are very costly, while others may be family heirlooms. Regardless of their original or sentimental value, tree skirts...
by Bryan's Cleaners and Laundry | Dec 28, 2017 | Tips and Tricks
The colder months are rolling in. As the temperature begins to drop here are a few tips and considerations to help you roll with the seasons. Cleaning Out the Closet After a long slumber, your winter clothes will need to be awakened and taken out of storage....
by Bryan's Cleaners and Laundry | Dec 18, 2017 | Tips and Tricks
Wool is a favorite sweater fabric because it is durable, comfortable, and an excellent insulator. If your wool sweater gets damp, hang it to air dry at room temperature. Do not hang near a heat source, as this will promote mildew. A gentle brushing of wool sweaters...
