With the holidays quickly approaching, it is time to get out your “Holiday Best” for cleaning, repair, and if needed, alterations. We all have clothes that no longer fit, usually because we have either gained or lost weight. Or perhaps, our suit or gown is a bit dated. Before donating your suit, dress shirt, gown or coat, consider having them altered or updated at Flair. Once you decide Continue Reading

Starch is basically a carbohydrate made by plants as a way of storing energy. It is commonly found in fruits, vegetables and tubers. People have been using starch in their laundry as far back as the Middle Ages. Back then they would boil starchy materials such as bran in water, which was then used to wash the clothing. After the clothes dried, they would be “polished” with a Continue Reading

Thanksgiving marks the beginning of another holiday season filed with merriment and feasts. And, as we all know, it is virtually impossible to get through holiday meals with the linens and tablecloths perfectly clean. While holidays should be spent with friends and family, it is important to remember that when treating stains, time is of the essence. There are some stains that seem to recur every holiday season. Continue Reading

Cooler November nights signal that it’s time to break out your sweaters! Even though you may have taken care to pack clean sweaters carefully away, musty odors can still creep in and simply airing them out may not be enough. Bring them in to Flair where our professionals will ensure they are clean, refreshed and ready to wear around home, at work, or on the slopes. To keep Continue Reading

Who doesn’t love Halloween? Costumes, candy, and parties! With all the fun, most of us rarely think about Halloween costume cleaning, even though the price of costumes climbs year after year. Caring for your costumes is not only smart, but it can save you money. Consider costumes an investment that need to be cared for it properly so they can be used or loaned for years to come. Continue Reading

Many of our customers travel often for work, often to meetings that require formal business attire. We know that traveling with dress shirts can be frustrating, especially when you arrive at your destination and find them wrinkled.  Let’s face it, baggage handlers need to pack in lots of luggage and keeping your shirts wrinkle-free isn’t exactly their top priority. Our advice? If you know you are going to Continue Reading