WHAT IS THE PROBLEM? A mysterious stain appears that nobody can remember seeing before. This may be an oxidized oil stain. Oil stains can look just like a clear wet spot, but after some time oxidation causes the oil to darken to almost any color. The most common old oil...
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TALES FROM THE LINT TRAP — JULY 30
NEED TO TWIST THINGS UP A BIT WITH YOUR TIE…..HERE’S A FUN ONE! Drape the necktie around your collar, with the thick end on the right exactly where you want it to hang when the knot is completed Pinch the wide end of the tie to form a dimple and...
TALES FROM THE LINT TRAP — JULY 26
Did you know we offer FREE pick up and delivery in our Barrie location?? Call 705-739-0820 today to arrange for the service, or email us at skipthedrycleaning@gmail.com
TALES FROM THE LINT TRAP — JULY 23
As the summer winds down, your customers may realize that their swimwear doesn’t look as good as it did when they bought it a few months ago. Most likely, this is a result of excessive exposure to chlorine. Most swimwear is made of spandex, a synthetic rubber with a terrific...
TALES FROM THE LINT TRAP — JULY 16
DID YOU KNOW……. In some instances, a color change can occur when fabrics are exposed to sun or artificial light for a period of time. WHAT DOES IT LOOK LIKE? Light fading is more intense on the side of the fabric that is exposed to light while in use or...
TALES FROM THE LINT TRAP — JULY 9
Invisible Stains What Is The Problem? Stains that nobody remembers being visible when an item was brought to the professional cleaner are now mysteriously visible. What Does It Look Like? The stains usually appear yellow or tan, but can be shades of rust, orange or brown depending upon the type...
TALES FROM THE LINT TRAP — JULY 6
DLI’s Consumer News You Can Use Vol. 65 Outdoor Gear Care Guide Finally, a chance to get away and see the great outdoors. The weather can be a bit unpredictable. A properly-waterproofed tent can be a great place to wait out a storm. To avoid sleeping in a puddle, you’ll...
TALES FROM THE LINT TRAP – JULY 2
Some fun history for this long weekend…..bound to make you go “hhhhmmmm” while you try and stay cool this holiday Monday….. Sidney Chelsky,Executive Director,Canadian Fabricare Association,Ontario Fabricare Association,120 Promenade Circle #910,Thornhill, Ontario L4J 7W9.P: 905-881-5906C: 416-573-1929canadianfabricare@fabricare.orgsidchelsky@fabricare.orgwebsite: http://www.fabricare.org Whoever said history was boring? “They used to use urine to tan...
TALES FROM THE LINT TRAP — JUNE 29
This ling weekend is going to be HOT…..stay cool everyone!!! How to Prevent Heat-related Illness Drink lots of cool water even before you feel thirsty Go to an air conditioned place such as a shopping mall, library or community centre Wear loose light coloured breathable clothing and when outdoors wear...
