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Clothes Care Gazette

October, 2006                                                                                                           Volume 3,    Number 2

In This Issue
 

·   Coat Cleaning Sale

·    Feature – Focus on Clothes Hangers

·    Ask the Experts

·    Next Month Preview

·    And Before I Close...

Fall

Fall brings with it hayrides, Haunted Houses, and of course, Halloweekends at Cedar Point

Category of Links for October:

The Museum of Coathangers

The History

Haunted Forest of Carousel

Located in Sheffield Village

Rockin'-R-Ranch

Located in Columbia Station

Nautica Queen

An Adult Costume Party

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Just in time for the colder weather, we're running our 'Coat Cleaning' sale.  Bring in 3 coats, and only pay for the cleaning of 2 coats.  (Least expensive cleaning is free).  Just stop in to any of our four convenient neighborhood locations, or if you're on our free delivery route, put the coats in the valet bag.  They'll be returned to you fresh and ready to wear at the first signs of cold weather.  Furs, leathers and suedes not included in this special.

Those wire clothes hangers seem to multiply in your closet.  Hmmm...what did people do with their coats before hangers were invented?

  And how did the hanger get its humble start? Patents for hangers and clothes hooks have been around for years. The patent for an improved wire hanger design was issued in 1932 to Schuyler Hulett.  Some historians state that the first wooden coat hang was invented by President Thomas Jefferson.  Now we have wire, plastic, wooden, padded, folding, tubular, satin, etc.  Make your selection on hanger types based on the weight and style of the clothing:

	If a garment has loops or supports, use them to help distribute the weight of the clothing
	Hangers made out of flexible plastic can handle lightweight blouses and shirts
	Hang garments allowing space to prevent wrinkles
	Slacks can be placed on tubed wire hangers
	Fold your knit clothing.  Hanging could stretch the garment out of shape.
	Padded hangers are great for suits, sheer blouses, dresses and tailored garments
	Since wire hangers can rust and stain fabrics, don't use them for long-term storage
	Air fresheners, if allowed contact with materials, can stain

 

Q. It's Autumn, and I'm putting my summer outfits in storage and pulling out my fall stuff.  Any words of wisdom?

A. The change of seasons means work for you (and us!).  Here's some  time-old tips:

	Clean or dryclean everything before storing.  Stains will set if left untreated and can attract insects.
	Store clothing in a well-ventilated area.  Avoid attics, basements, and exposure to natural or artificial light.  Items should never be stored while damp.  Mildew is likely to grow on cellulose fibers such as cotton, linen, and ramie.
	Never store clothes in plastic bags - wrap them in cotton sheets.
	When pulling out your winter clothes, look for small holes, broken fibers from insects or mildew damage.
	Allow velvet garments to hang freely.  Velvet can crush easily.
	Hang clothing on padded hangers to prevent creasing and distortion.

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

Winter woolies and holiday preparations.

Last month, I teased you with news of a 'sweet' surprise....just stop in to any of our four convenient neighborhood locations, and pick up your sweet treat starting October 2nd, while supplies last. 

Just another of our ways of saying 'THANKS' for 70 years of service to you.

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