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Clothes Care Gazette

Family Owned and Operated for Over 70 Years

September, 2008               Environmentally Responsible Dry Cleaner                     Volume 5,   Number 1

In This Issue
 

·    Sweater Savings

·    Feature – Focus on  Fall Harvest

·    Ask the Experts

·    Next Month Preview

·    And Before I Close...

Farm Fresh Apples

Category of Links for September:

Fall Fun in the Apple Orchards of Ohio

Find Orchards by Zip Code

Pick Your Own

Ohio Orchards

All About Apples
Recipes and Fun Facts

Reehorst Cleaners

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27303 Center Ridge Rd

Westlake,  OH  44145

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     19441 Detroit Rd
     Rocky River
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     Bay Village               (Drive Thru)
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Sweater Savings

Walks on the pier, sitting in the stands at area football and soccer matches, gathering a fall harvest - these are some of the times that we may need sweaters.  So now's the time to take advantage of our 'bring in three and only pay for two' Sweater Special for the month of September.  Restore the softness and keep the colors bright - just like the day you brought them home from the store.  So stop in at any of our four convenient locations to take advantage of this month's special. No coupon needed.

September has us thinking about school, football, soccer, and apple picking!  I remember taking my 2 kids apple picking in Septembers of years gone by (could it really be 20 years ago??)  The smell of fall in the air, the crunch of fallen leaves beneath your feet, the crisp, clean taste of Ohio apples.  So even if you don't have young children to take with you, grab a friend and visit one of our area's orchards.  I've listed some as links in the left column of this newsletter.
 

Q. My son, during his first day of school, got 'rid' of his chewing gum into the pocket of his new jacket.  Help!

A.  Chewing gum can be removed from many garments simply by drycleaning the item.  Chewing gum is soluble in drycleaning solvent, and little or no pretreatment is required.  However, if the item is machine washable, drycleaning may not be the only option.  Chewing gum can usually be removed by blotting the stain with an ice cube.  This hardens the gum and makes it stiff and brittle for easy removal. Once the gum has hardened, gently lift it from the fabric.  This procedure may cause some of the surface fibers to pull or snag but usually not enough to create noticeable damage. 
     If any gum remains, sponge it with a solvent-based stain remover, which is available at most grocery stores.  Before using these products, test for colorfastness by applying the product in an unexposed area.  Let it set for five minutes.  If the solvent affects the color, do not use the product.  If the color remains intact, proceed with the stain removal. Place the stained area face  down over several layers of white paper towels. Apply a small amount of the fluid to the stain. Using another paper towel, blot the stain from the reverse side of the fabric and lift off the remainder of the gum. Continue to apply the stain remover and blot until the gum is removed. Once the gum is off, thoroughly rinse out the stain removal agent, allowing the garment to dry, and launder it in the hottest water that is safe for the garment.

              (If you have a question for our experts, just email us at editor @ reehorstcleaners.com)

Fall Recipes and more......

For that last fling of summer, the Auto-Rama Drive-In on Lorain Road in North Ridgeville is open on weekends until the weather turns really cold.  So pile everyone in the car and enjoy a first run film.  The Drive-In celebrated its 42nd Anniversary and is a family owned business.

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