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I have a satin wedding dress that a cat pee'd on .. what can i use to get the pee smell out at home without taking to a dry cleaner?
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Febreeze might work, but I wouldn't chance trying anything at home. I would invest in taking it to the cleaner.
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Did Work as a Dry Cleaner Cause Mesothelioma?
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In recent news about the dangers of asbestos exposure, a woman who was exposed to asbestos while working as a dry cleaner, has died of mesothelioma. She was diagnosed with malignant mesothelioma decades after her exposure as a dry cleaner. The woman,
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When shopping at a participating dry cleaner do I need to let the cashier know I'm a member of the reward program?
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No. Once you have registered your credit card, you receive contributions automatically. There is no need to notify the cashier that you are a member.
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I recently purchased a Nomex suit. I know you have to have them dry cleaned - are there any special procedures or processes that the dry cleaner must follow?
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The dry cleaner should follow the cleaning instructions sewn into the Nomex Suit.
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What causes rain water to stain a rayon dress, so that even a dry cleaner can't remove the "spots"?
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Water can cause a rayon garment labeled "dry clean only" to fade tremendously. The "spots" you see where rain drops hit the dress are caused by fading, or running of the dye, and are not actually stains on the fabric. So, whenever wearing a "dry clea
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How does dry cleaning work?
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When you wash clothes at home in the washing machine, water is the solvent used to do the cleaning. Many types of fabric, however, do not handle water very well. For example, wool and water just don't mix. There are also many
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What should the consumer expect from their dry cleaner experience?
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Consumers should expect superlative customer service, outstanding quality, and a 100% Safe-Cleaning Guarantee™. Customers should be able to ask for advice about all fabrics, and expect accurate information about the proper care for clothing, househol
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How is Fabric Renewal different from a regular dry cleaner?
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1A: Whereas your regular dry cleaner focuses on cleaning suits and dress shirts, Fabric Renewal specializes in cleaning all the heavily-soiled fabric items from your home. We have technicians to handle everything from oriental rugs to fine window tre
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Can any dry cleaner properly handle Leather, Suede and/or Fur cleaning?
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A. Garments made from Leather, Suede and Fur are very likely the most expensive pieces in your wardrobe. You should certainly have a high level of trust in the company you choose to service the cleaning and repair of such garments. Especially when yo
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Best way to clean a silk skirt. Dry Clean or cold hand wash?
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I would take it to a dry cleaner. I have a favorite silk blouse that I tried to launder myself (gentle cycle) - it has never been the same (fabric looks worn - on close examination). Plus I find it hard to get silk garments dried wrinkle free. Take i
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