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Ten Tips for Buying and Caring for Bed Coverings

Our August coupon for comforters, bedspreads, blankets and duvet covers is one of the most popular. It is more important than ever to keep your bedding and househould linens clean. The CDC states that garments and bedding must be cleaned at a temperature “above 167° F” in order to kill a virus. Home washers and dryers cannot exceed 135 degrees. At Anton’s, we use high-temperature steam (upwards of 300 degrees) as a standard part of our finishing process – effectively... View Article

Understanding how to wear and care for your dress shirts

Dress shirts are a staple in most wardrobes. It is important to understand how to care for them and what fabrics are the right choice for your lifestyle: Natural fibers such as cotton and silk breathe well and are good choices for the warmer months. Although silk is higher maintenance than cotton. The higher the percentage of cotton, the better the shirt will breathe, so, if you perspire heavily, cotton is your best choice. There is no right or wrong... View Article

Three Important Tips to Preserve your Sport Coats & Blazers

Sport coats and blazers are important staples in anyone’s wardrobe. Dressing up a pair of jeans and a t-shirt with a nice sport coat is a very easy way to look casual, yet polished. In order to keep your sport coats and blazers in their best condition, consider these three suggestions: Daily Maintenance – Brushing and Airing Out Your Jackets Take 30 seconds out of your day and grab a clean brush with stiff bristles to clean your sports and... View Article

How to Remove Chocolate Stains (for Valentine’s Day)

Who doesn’t love getting flowers and chocolate for Valentine’s Day, or any day for that matter? In addition to putting those flowers in water, make sure you don’t get any of that delicious chocolate on your special clothing and fabrics. Home stain removal can be tricky and its VERY important to check the fabric care label before doing anything. But if you are in a rush, or just had the garment cleaned and looking to remove the stain yourself, here... View Article

Thirteen New Year Resolutions for Clothing Care

I will: Follow clothing care instructions and will not remove clothing care labels. Air out my clothes, remove all jewelry or pins, empty pockets and inspect for stains before putting them away. Keep hair spray, perfume and lotions away from coming in contact with my clothes, as they can cause stains. Immediately blot, not rub stains and treat them quickly and properly, so they don’t set permanently. Clean matching sets, such as suits and sweaters, at the same time to... View Article