Tired of those unsightly yellow perspiration stains on your light clothing or the discoloration under your arms on your darker garments? These stains are the result of the interaction of your deodorant and the fibers of your clothing. It is not the sweat that causes the discoloration. The real culprit is the combination of that moisture with the deodorant or antiperspirant you are using. The reason why you Continue Reading
Spray-on Clothing Stains
What’s the last thing most of us put on when getting dressed? For many, it’s colognes, perfumes and hair sprays. For clothes, this can only mean two things: stains and damage to fabrics. Essential oils and alcohol used in these sprays can fade colors or weaken fibers resulting in permanent damage. While Flair’s professionals will do everything possible to eliminate spray residues and protect clothing, once the damage Continue Reading
Clothes Moths: Prevention & Treatment
Growing up in the Midwest, a sure sign of winter was the ritual of packing away summer clothes and unpacking winter wardrobes, including woolen clothing. To this day, the first sweater of winter reminds us of the familiar scent associated with this ritual: mothballs. Today, despite the memories, it’s clear that mothballs are not the safest method of preventing and eliminating moths. They contain paradichlorobenzene (also known as Continue Reading
Buying the Perfect Winter Coat
Flair Cleaners knows that coats are a true investment in any wardrobe. Proper care of your winter coat with professional cleaning by Flair Cleaners will extend the life of that investment. Before you go shopping for that perfect winter coat, think about when and where you’ll be wearing the coat. If you are buying for the snow and slopes, look for a wool or down coat or a Continue Reading
Flair Cleaners Clothing Drive Supports Local Charities
Flair Cleaners is in the midst of our Annual Clothing and Shoe Drive. All five of our Flair locations – Santa Monica, Burbank, Redondo Beach, Valencia and Studio City – are collecting your donations and we will have donation forms for your tax records. The clothing and shoes will be distributed to the following three area-wide charities: Helping Hands for the Blind— the receipt of clothes from the Continue Reading
Tips on How to Clean Your Closet for Charity
For most of us, each season means a wardrobe change. Why not take that time to inventory your clothes, thin out those you no longer wear and donate them to charity? Here are some tips that can help you sort through you clothes and determine what to keep and what to give away. Dedicate a couple of hours to go through every item in your wardrobe. Sort through Continue Reading
Caring for Raincoats
Raincoats are versatile garments that can protect you from rain and wind, and keep you warm on cool days. They can be worn to work, to a ball game and even with evening wear. Raincoats come in a variety of fabrics including water-repellent wool gabardines, blends of polyester and rayon, cotton and wool, and even coated velvets. As with any garment, raincoats have special cleaning needs. Many cloth Continue Reading
How to Build Your Men’s Wardrobe – Creatively Casual
Is it time to revamp your wardrobe to fit your lifestyle? We have some tips on assembling your personal wardrobe with a few “must-haves” as the start. But before adding anything new go through your current clothes and remove any that you have not worn for two years or more, are noticeably stained or damaged or fit so poorly that it’s time to part ways. Package these clothes Continue Reading
What Is Veterans Day?
The end of World War I, known as “The Great War,” officially ended when the Treaty of Versailles was signed on June 28, 1919. However, the actual fighting ended when an armistice or a temporary stop to fighting went into effect on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month – November 11, 1918. Because this war was considered the “war to end all wars,” Continue Reading
12th Annual Holiday Clothing and Shoe Drive
Flair Cleaners is pleased to once again hold our Annual Holiday Clothing and Shoe Drive. With the generosity of you, our valued customers and friends, we have collected nearly 35,000 pounds of clothing since our first clothing and shoe collection 12 years ago. We cannot accomplish this feat without you and your friends and co-workers. This year, our Annual Clothing and Shoe Drive will begin on November 28, Continue Reading
