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Flair
Cleaners provides the following answers to our customers
most frequently asked questions about the proper care
of their garments.
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| Q.
Why do shirt buttons crack or break as often as they do? |
| A.
Buttons may crack during the pressing process even though
we keep our press padding in excellent condition. The
majority of buttons are made from a polyester resin. The
strength of the button depends on the amount of polyester
in the resin; some importers use poor quality buttons. |
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| Q.
How long can I expect a shirt to last? |
| A.
Industry experience shows that, on average, shirts have
a two-year wear-life expectancy. However, the number of
launderings is a better measuring method. The average
shirt should have a wear life of 35 to 50 washings. This
can vary depending on the amount of abrasion and strain
placed on a shirt during wear, the fiber content, the
type of fabric and the laundering procedure. |
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| Q.
How can I remove candle wax from a tablecloth? |
| A.
First you have to remove the buildup of wax, then place
the stained area of the tablecloth between two multiple
layers of paper towels and apply a warm iron to the area.
The iron should soften the remaining wax and transfer
it to the paper towels. Repeat until all wax buildup is
removed. Be sure to use clean paper towels each time so
there is no transfer of the stain. Treat the area with
a liquid laundry product and wash in hot, sudsy water. |
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| Q.
When a care label says, "Machine Wash Warm", what temperature
of water is considered warm? |
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"Warm" water should be 90-110 degrees Fahrenheit. "Hot"
water should be 120-150 degrees Fahrenheit. "Cold" water
should be 85 degrees Fahrenheit, or water from a cold
tap. |
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| Q.
Should I have all matching pieces cleaned together? |
| A.
Absolutely! As professional drycleaners, we can never
be sure of what types of dyes and/or sizings the manufacturer
or importer has used. Quality standards in foreign countries
are not the same as we've come to expect here in the United
States. If all pieces are cleaned together, the color
and sheen will always match. This applies to bedroom ensembles
and drapery treatments as well. |
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| Q.
Should I store my clothes in the bags my cleaned clothes
are returned in? |
| A.
The bags we provide are intended to protect your garments
until you get them home. Fabric needs to breathe. It is
best to store clothing uncovered or in fabric garment
bags. |
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