Unlike oil changes and food freshness, clothes don’t come with instructions about how often they should be cleaned. Some people have a regular rotation. Other individuals rely only on the wrinkle or sniff test. There’s no right answer. It varies with heat and activity during the garment’s use. Or, how much someone perspires. Or if a piece of clothing gets stained. The Dryclean & Laundry Institute offers helpful Continue Reading

How many of you love to do laundry? How many of you would rather do almost any other chore instead of laundry? Load the washer; empty the washer and load the dryer; empty the dryer and fold the clothes. Repeat. It is a routine task that becomes more bothersome as your family grows and as the years goes by. Why? Because washing clothes is the most time consuming Continue Reading

At Flair Cleaners, our reputation depends on the quality of our work and service. That’s why we believe that it is important you know the facts – and the fiction – about clothing care. Fact: Not All Stains Can Be Removed Successful stain removal depends largely on the nature of the stain, the type of fabric, and the colorfastness of the dye. Our professionals are specially trained to Continue Reading

Congrats! Your closet spring cleaning is complete! Now it’s time to restock, fill gaps or update to this season’s styles. At Flair, we know shopping for clothes can be a strain on anyone’s budget, so we asked some of our clients who work in the fashion industry how to restock a wardrobe on a budget. Here’s what they said. • Make a list to identify what’s needed. Shopping Continue Reading

Have you ever looked in your closet, stared at dozens of outfits, and thought, “I have nothing to wear”? That’s a sign that your closet needs spring cleaning! Regular spring cleaning makes it easier to find your favorite outfits and makes space for new spring fashions. The experts at Flair have some easy-to-follow tips that will help you with your spring cleaning and get your closet in shape Continue Reading

In the dry cleaning world, starch often has a bad reputation. But starch is actually a very helpful product, and is used by just about every dry cleaner. Here’s why. • While the primary reason for using starch is to keep the shape of the clothes, especially in dress shirts, too much starch can cause stiff collars and cuffs. Our professionals at Flair Cleaners always ensure the correct Continue Reading