Mitchel Groff

When it comes to laundry, as   clothing care experts , we’ve really seen it all. Wine spills on dresses, food stains on white linen, smudged ink on dress shirts, and grass stains on summer shorts. If you’ve worn it, loved it, and stained it, we’ve cleaned it. Through   over 100 years of experience , we’ve come to learn a thing or two about taking care of clothes. Quick laundry tips Prepare before you wash by sorting items by colour, fabric, and amount of soil, then checking pockets and pre-treating stains. Choose your temperature and cycle wisely. (Care labels are your friends here!) Carefully measure out your detergent and fabric softener to avoid surprises. Overloading the machine does not get things clean. (Rhyme entirely intended — memorize it!) We beg you, please don’t let your wet clothes hang out in the machine for too long after the cycle is done. We go a little more in-depth on these five rules of thumb in this   classic clothing care blog post ...

Have you ever gone to get dressed and cannot find the garment you are looking for? Do you wonder if perhaps you have left it at the dry cleaners or whether you have misplaced the garment or lent it to a friend? While this happens to many of us, have you ever wondered about what happens to the cleaning orders you have not realized are missing or clothing that you have forgotten about? At Dry Cleaners Durango, CO , our customer service representatives will contact you after your cleaning has been in our store location for more than 90 days – just as a reminder that your cleaning is ready to be picked up.

If there is anything good that ever comes from the COVID-19 quarantine, it is that we might start keeping our homes and personal belongings a little cleaner. Especially when it comes to our electronic devices, many of which we handle for hours each day. Regular cleaning, even on a daily basis, will not only make them safer to use, but you’ll love how great they look! Here’s how to clean your daily tech gadgets. 3 Ways to Clean Your Tech Devices You’ll probably have more devices than those listed below, but these can be your guide on how to clean daily tech gadgets and keep them bacteria-free. Tablet Computers  – Everyone loves using the touchscreen on their tablets, but the technology makes them sensitive to cleaning chemicals. Check your operators’ manual before using regular cleaners on the touchscreen. You can use a microfiber cloth dampened with a homemade 50/50 mix of water and alcohol on the back of the tablet. For the screen, to be safe, clean it with a cloth da...

Taking home a top-quality waterproof jacket is a good investment, especially if you are an outdoor type of person or living in an area that has severe winters. How well a waterproof jacket does would depend mainly on the type you purchase. It can either be waterproof or water-resistant depending on the level of repellency of the fabric used. As these jackets are always being used in inclement weather, over time their performance can be hindered by dirt, oil from your skin, and other contaminants. Water will soon start to soak deep into the fabric, preventing it from working as it should. Hence, you need to learn how to laundry raincoats. Unfortunately, not everyone knows how to wash a rain jacket properly. Laundering it is easier said than done. Did you know that they require special care and maintenance? Unlike your other garments, you cannot simply toss your waterproof jackets into the washing machine and expect it to come out clean and in tiptop shap...

If you’re heading out on any type of adventure in the outdoors where you’ll be exploring nature, you might be one of those people who enjoy the comfort and warmth of wearing a fleece jacket. Backpackers and hikers have been wearing fleece jackets for years and understand how convenient they are for layering and staying warm. However, a fleece jacket will only stay in good condition if it’s treated properly. It’s important to understand how to wash fleece jackets if you want them to last and provide you with warmth and comfort for several years. Why Fleece is Popular Many individuals purchase a fleece jacket due to its texture and ability to keep the body warm. If you’ve done this, you may not understand what’s involved in the makeup of a fleece jacket, but it’s important to know, especially if you’ve been washing fleece jacket material improperly. Fleece feels like wool but is created out of a mixture of synthetic fibers. One of the reasons why it’s so popular is due to its ...

Polyester is a popular synthetic material that can be knitted or woven into several different types of textures and weights. Its fibers are often used in sweatshirts, hoodies and tops.  Athletic wear is also a popular area where you’ll find polyester material being utilized. Likely, you’ve worn clothing that has a mixture of both cotton fabrics and polyester, which means you won’t have to pull out your iron to make them look wearable. Polyester Fabric Care One of the benefits of polyester fabric is its resiliency. It can withstand several trips to the washer without wearing out quickly. This is why it’s ideal for clothing that is worn frequently. Polyester fabric care requires a heavy-duty detergent and warm water. Polyester can be heat sensitive. You never want to use high temperatures as this can shrink, melt or deform your clothing. You can run this material through your washer using a regular cycle type. For the dryer, a permanent press cycle type is best with...

If you’ve ever spent a few hours at a bar that has several smokers or time by a campfire during a getaway weekend, you know how quickly smoke can permeate into your clothing and make it smell like an old stinky ashtray. You don’t even have to lift your shirt up to your nose to get a whiff of this unwanted odor. Fortunately, you’re not stuck forever with this nasty smell as there are a few useful tips that you can use to get smoke smell out of clothing. How to Get Smoke Smell Out of Clothes Without Washing Them If you’re traveling and have spent time by a campfire, you may not have access to a washing machine and wonder how to get smoke smell out of clothes that you’ve been wearing. Next time this happens to you, try one or more of these tips to get smoke smell out of clothing without washing them: Tip #1 – Air Your Clothing Out One of the easiest ways to make your clothing smell better when you don’t have a washing machine is to let it sit out in fresh air. By hanging your...

You invest a lot of time and energy into finding just the perfect wedding dress for your special day. More than just the garb you will don on this day, your gown represents the magic of the moment that is to be treasured for a lifetime. For most people, preserving the wedding dress is a way of preserving the innocent and pure love that it represents. Whether you want to create a keepsake from your wedding day or you are imagining an heirloom to pass down through the generations, here are some tips for preserving your wedding dress with confidence. 1. Timing is Everything A common mistake that many brides make is to wait to take their wedding dress in to be dry cleaned and preserved. In fact, some people wait as long as six weeks before having this service completed. This lapse in time allows stains that may otherwise seem invisible to set in and begin damaging the materials. Over time you will notice dark discoloration and brittle fabric spots occurring. These problems event...