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Shirt Laundering Questions

“What causes buttons to break in shirt laundering?” A. The two main reasons buttons break are time and construction of the button. Over time, buttons become brittle and break from normal wear and tear. But in many cases they are made of materials that do not handle the heat involved in home or professional laundering. Sometimes the crack is so fine, it is difficult to detect. This is one of the most common problems facing drycleaners and at Anton’s we... View Article

Sewing Buttons Questions

Q. What’s the best way to sew a button? A. Sewing on buttons is not difficult, but requires care and patience. Since buttons do come loose or fall off, it’s a very useful skill. It’s best to use the original button if you have it, if not check for extras that may have come with the garment. (It’s a good practice to have a common place for extra buttons that often come with new garments, if they’re not sewn into... View Article

Seasonal Storage Tips Questions

What should I know about storing my clothes for the season? A. Be sure clothes are clean before putting them away. Invisible stains, such as coffee and soft drinks, can oxidize over time and appear as yellow. The longer the stain sets, the more difficult it is to remove. Insects such as moths, crickets and silverfish also love to feast on food, perfume, body oil and perspiration stains doing irreparable damage to the fabric. Store in a dry, well ventilated... View Article

Mold and Mildew Questions

How can I prevent mildew on clothes? A. Mildew commonly develops in the humid summer weather. Here are a few tips from our resident expert, Arthur Anton, Jr., on keeping your clothes free from mildew: Keep closets, dresser drawers, and storage areas as clean as possible. Keep fabrics dry. Do not put clothing or shoes that are damp (including wet from rain or perspiration) in the closet. Be sure clothing is clean before putting away in the closet. Even though... View Article

Household Items Questions

“My comforter is soiled and needs to be cleaned. The care instructions say the preferred method is wet cleaning. What does this mean?” A. Wet cleaning is a process used by the few professional drycleaners who have the state-of-the-art computer-controlled equipment that monitors water level, temperature, agitation and soap dispensing. It’s environmentally safe as water is the solvent. The controls can be programmed for many variables, including how fast the drum inside the washing machine rotates, the temperature and amount... View Article