Finding a good dry cleaner in your area is a great investment for your clothes. In the long run it can save you significant money, since good quality clothes are expensive and you would want them to last as long as possible. For this to happen, the clothes need to be treated properly in each cleaning. When you find a reliable cleaner that offers excellent laundry and dry cleaning services, then you’ve found your best clothing care partner.
However, you can expand the results even further if you prepare your clothes appropriately before handing them on to the dry cleaner. This is something that many people neglect to do. They send clothes to the dry cleaner without preparing them for the trip. The results in this case may be disappointing. There are several simple steps you can take to adequately prepare your clothes before dry cleaning.
- Keep the Labels On and Read them
This one may seem obvious but many people do not pay attention to the labels in their clothing, or even worse, tear them out completely. Your dry cleaner should always reference the labels before cleaning but you should be the first to call the cleaner’s attention to any special care instructions or unique fabrics to ensure it is cleaned properly.
- Don’t Try to Remove the Stains Yourself
When you spill something on your clothes or notice a stain, it is tempting to try to remove the stain yourself. Avoid this urge and order a pick up by your dry cleaner instead. In most of the cases you will make the stain even worse by pushing the soil deeper into the fabric. This can make it more difficult or nearly impossible to remove.
- Point Out Any Stains During the Pick up or Drop Off
If you are aware of any stains always point out and identify stains to your dry cleaner so they can be properly marked and pre-treated during the cleaning. Check out our previous article to know more about pre-treatment.
- Inquire about Treatment of Any Special Buttons or Embellishment
Some clothes have delicate buttons or embellishments that require special care. Point them out at the pick up or the desk and ask if they can be protected or removed during cleaning. Ask if the items will be reattached as part of the service. Also ask what will happen if they are damaged. Check out our special guarantee policy.
- Make Special Care Requests Up Front
Always highlight any stains, delicate fabrics or embellishments at the time of pick up or drop off. Do not leave it to chance – these are your favorite clothes after all. Do not simply assume all will be well during the dry cleaning process. A dialogue with your cleaner will give much better results.
- Finally, Make Sure you Know what Happens if any of the Garments are Damaged
Every dry cleaner makes mistakes. But you should ask in advance who will be responsible for the damaged items and how claims are handled. A reputable cleaner should compensate you for the value of the item.
We at O’Dry have our special guarantee policy. We want you to have a great experience, and we’re confident that you will. If you are unsatisfied for any reason, just let us know and we’ll make it right. We look forward to taking care of you and everything in your closet!
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