Clothes Care Gazette

April, 2005                                                                                                                     Volume 1, Number 8

In This Issue

·   Storage

·   Feature –Focus on 'Still the  Best' (Sanitone)

·   Ask the Experts

·   Springtime Recipe

·   Tax Tip

·   Next Month Preview

·   And before I close...

 Welcome Spring!

Storage Tip:

   For temporary clothing storage, use your suitcase!  Just place the garments inside clean pillowcases, then, if you need the suitcase, the clothing is easy to remove!

Category of Links for Spring:

Gale's Garden Center  - Westlake

Dean's Greenhouse - Westlake

Zergott's - North Olmsted

Cahoon Nursery - Bay Village

Just a few of the area greenhouses/plant nurseries

Sanitone

Where our certification comes from

Reehorst Cleaners

Corporate Office

27303 Center Ridge Rd

Westlake,  OH  44145

Phone:

(440) 871-6444

Fax:

(440) 871-5129

Contact Us
  E-mail: editor@Reehorstcleaners.com

We’re on the Web!

http://www.reehorstcleaners.com

We have four convenient locations:

     19441 Detroit Rd
     Rocky River
     440-331-2000

     27105 Knickerbocker
     Bay Village               (Drive Thru)
     440-871-7770

     23459 Lorain Rd
     North Olmsted          (Drive Thru)
    440-777-1400

    27303 Center Ridge Rd
     Westlake                  (Drive Thru)
     440-871-6444

Hours: Monday Thru Friday
          7a.m. to 7p.m.

          Saturday
          7a.m. to 5p.m.

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Storage
 

   Winter garments should be professionally cleaned before being stored for the hot summer months. Stains from food and beverages might age, weaken fabrics, and could attract insects. Improper storage of your garments can lead to damaged clothing.  Store items in a dark, dry area.  Dampness can develop due to temperature changes.  Mildew can appear in damp conditions where there is no air flow.  Sunlight, and even artificial light can lead to yellowing of white articles and fading of other garments.  Use fabric garment bags to store clothes - never plastic.  Plastic prevents air from circulating and may allow moisture to collect.  Be sure to hang the garments properly.  Fold sweaters and all knits over the bar of a pant hanger for short term storage. 

   Don't want to be bothered with all these do's and don'ts???? Our Storage Service can give winter articles the cleaning and protection they require, and we can have them ready the first sign of frost.  Just bring in everything to one of our 4 neighborhood locations and ask about our storage service.  On the delivery service?  No problem - just ask your route driver about this service and have a worry free summer.

This month we'll review our association with Sanitone.

A variety of well-respected clothing designers tell us we're doing the right thing for their creations, helping to keep them looking fresh and new. You see, as Sanitone gently cleans, it revives colors and textures in clothes. The result is vibrant color, plus a softness that makes clothes feel as good as they look. Leading designers worldwide trust Sanitone to make their fashions last. You can too.   We are the only Certified Sanitone Master Cleaner on the west side.

  Next month, we'll give you more information about being a Certified Master Drycleaner.

Q. A white sweater I left outside to dry turned yellow on the side facing the sun. What happened?

A.  Many of today's bright white garments have been treated with optical brighteners.  These are usually fluorescent dyes.  Sunlight, chlorine bleach, and other whitening agents break the brighteners down and can make them turn yellow.  In this instance, the side of the sweater facing the sun has yellowed.

With new fabrics and dyes out today, it is important to carefully follow a garment's care instructions.  Dry a white garment in the shade or indoors to prevent discoloration or damage to an optical brightener.

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

Lemon Fluff

9x13 pan  with graham cracker crust on bottom

Whip milk 'till soft peaks.  Combine water and jello. Chill until partially set.  Whip jello until light and fluffy.
Add lemon juice, sugar, and whipped milk to whipped jello. 
Pour over crust. Top with additional graham cracker crumbs.  Space 12 cherries on top of mixture.

Chill until firm.  Serves 12. 

Enjoy!

Filing individual income taxes in the State of Ohio can be challenging.  Remember to try your Federal and State taxes both ways - Married Filing Jointly and Married Filing Separately.  Sometimes you can save money on State taxes by filing Separately. Federal and State must be filed the same way.  And some items/deductions/credits are only available if you file jointly - for example dependent care expenses, Hope credit for education, and rental property losses.

         Shirts - Shirts - and more Shirts.

     We're having a Sweater Sale!  Bring in 3 sweaters and only pay for 2!  Enhance the color, texture and feel of your sweaters.  Your sweaters will be cleaner, brighter and restored to their original texture.  Bring your sweaters to any of our 4 convenient, neighborhood locations during the month of April, 2005. 

Bring in 3 sweaters, and the lowest priced one will be cleaned for free.  This offer does not include storage.

 

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