How to Archives Crest Advanced Dry Cleaners

You’re not the first to ask this question, and you won’t be the last. With unfamiliar machinery and a process that shrouded behind other people’s laundry, it’s hard to guess at how dry cleaning works. While it might be mysterious, the process is actually very simple.

1. Your clothes get tagged.

When you first drop your clothes off (or have them picked up), the dry cleaners tag and inspect them. The tags help ensure your clothes stay and are washed together. It also helps in retrieving your clothes once they’re ready for pick up/drop off.

Tagging allows the dry cleaning staff to clear your pockets of anything you wouldn’t want washed (Hello, missing airpods!) and note any pre-existing damage such as missing buttons. We take it a step further at Crest Advanced Dry Cleaners to note specific details about the garment, such as the clothing brand and color, which is packed into a barcode unique to that item.

2. Your clothes are pretreated.

If, during the inspection, the cleaner notices any stains, this is when they will be pretreated. It’s best if you alert your cleaner to the stain and, if possible, let them know the cause so they know how best to treat it.

3. Your clothes are washed.

This is where we tell you the “dry” part of “dry cleaning” isn’t entirely true. Clothes do become wet at the dry cleaners, but it is due to a cleaning solvent, not water. This solvent can differ from place to place, like how Crest Advanced Dry Cleaners use GreenEarth, a solvent free of “perc” or perchloroethylene, a human carcinogen.

To clean your clothes, dry cleaners load your garments into their washing machine and rinse it through with their solvent. This gentle cleaner will remove surface stains as well as prevent any stretching or shrinking like a domestic washing machine might cause.

4. Your clothes are checked.

While the washing process is gentler than the machine found in most homes, there is still a chance of a button getting lost or a thread being snagged. After they come out of the machine, clothes are inspected for such damage, but also any remaining stains.

5. Your clothes are pressed.

Once they pass quality control, your clothes are pressed to remove wrinkles. Sometimes this is simple ironing, but other times, special forms are used to help important garments keep their shape.

These general steps aren’t specific to Crest Advanced Dry Cleaners. Most dry cleaners will stick with this process to best care for your clothes. However, if you have special care instructions for your garments, it’s worth investigating what makes your local dry cleaner unique.

Are you prepared for the frigid temperatures of winter? One of the main things you need to do when preparing for winter is to get the proper attire. Without a good jacket, you will find it nearly impossible to fight off the cold that is common during this time of year. The team at Crest Cleaners can help you get your jacket clean and in good shape before the chillier weather moves in. Below are some of the things that you will need to do when trying to get your jacket clean and ready to use for the winter.

Read the Label Inside of the Coat

The main thing that you will need to do when attempting to get your jacket properly cleaned is to check the label on the collar. Generally, this collar will feature a variety of instructions regarding how to wash and stain treat the coat in question. Getting to know what the various symbols on clothing tags mean is important when trying to care for a jacket the right way. Be careful to interpret the tag correctly, or you could end up with a shrunken or ripped jacket.

Getting Down Filled Jackets

Among the most popular and effective ways to stay warm during the winter months is by purchasing a down-filled jacket. When the time comes to clean this type of jacket, you will need to be very careful to avoid damaging the garment. Be sure to remove the hood of the jacket and empty the pockets before the cleaning process begins.

You will need to stain treat the jacket before you wash it. Once you have stain treated the down jacket, be sure to flip it inside out before washing it in cold water. You may want to purchase a garment bag for this project to avoid snags and leaking feathers.

Properly Caring for Wool Jackets

Another very popular coat material used by people trying to stay warm during winter is wool. While wool jackets are very aesthetically appealing, it can be a bit difficult to keep them clean, lending themselves to snags and stains. Usually, the only way you will be able to get a wool coat clean is by either hand washing it or putting it in a very gentle cycle in your washing machine. Wool is a very absorbent material and could soak up colors from other articles of laundry, so be sure to wash this jacket by itself. Avoid shrinkage and static by avoiding the dryer.

Most jackets are quite expensive, which is why taking proper precaution when it comes to cleaning them is important. Getting guidance from the team at Crest Cleaners regarding how to properly care for a coat will help you to keep it damage free for years to come. Crest Cleaners has the equipment and the knowledge needed to get clothes and jackets immaculately clean.

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