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Button Dye Stains

Q: What causes button dye stains? A: Button dye stains occur when the dyes on a colored button bleed during cleaning or finishing, creating discolorations or stains on the adjacent fabric. Some dyes used on buttons are soluble in drycleaning solvents, due to being...

Poison Ivy – 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...

How do you clean baseball caps?

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...

Spring Cleaning Help!

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...