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Clothes Care Gazette

 September, 2005                                                                                                                Volume 2,    Number 1

In This Issue
 

·    Sweater Cleaning Sale

·    Feature –Focus on Fall Cleaning

·    Ask the Experts

·    Next Month Preview

·    And before I close...

Put it on "ICE"

Program your cell phone to include a number for ICE...the first person you would want called In Case of Emergency.  Add ICE to your cell phone only after you've put similar information with (or near) your photo identification you  carry in your wallet and/or purse.

Why?

With so many types and brands of wireless phones, it can take precious minutes to learn how to access a phone's directory. Many wireless devices are also found to be locked, damaged or have discharged batteries following an accident, making ICE unusable.

We encourage you  to make an ICE entry in your cell phone, especially if it will give you  peace of mind — but not at the expense of written emergency contact and medical info.

Category of Links for Fall Cleaning Tips:

Fall Cleaning Checklist

Get ready for cooler weather

Computer Cleaning

Dusting just isn't enough!

Reehorst Cleaners

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27303 Center Ridge Rd

Westlake,  OH  44145

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Sweater Cleaning Sale

 Just in time for Fall, we're having a Sweater Cleaning 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 September, 2005. 

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

Now is the time, before the snow flies, that we want to do our fall cleaning.  It’s a time to get rugs cleaned, floors buffed and polished, windows washed, and just a general freshening up before we turn on the heat. Speaking of heat, don’t forget to change the furnace filter, and maybe even schedule your heating contractor to come in and do an inspection and scheduled maintenance.  Now’s also a great time to let us clean your draperies and comforters.  We can even re-stuff and sanitize your feather bed pillows.  On the outside of your home, it’s probably a great time to clean out the gutters and put up any type of gutter guards to keep the falling leaves out of the downspouts.  Flower beds and gardens need attention, also.  A little time spent now may save hours come Spring. 

It's also a great time to clean your computer - by going through documents and programs to see if they are still used and/or needed.  Cleaning might even make your computer faster! And did you know you should clean the inside of the computer CASE as well?? Check out the link in the sidebar for further info.

Q.  I've seen some beautiful fall sweaters arriving in stores. Can you give us info on the various fabrics?

A. In alphabetical order, here's the list of the more popular sweater fabrics:

	Acrylic  Acrylic knit sweaters are often difficult to distinguish from wool or other fiber types.  For this reason, paying attention to the care label and content is especially important.  If the label suggests precautions, or if you notice the fiber "acrylic" is noted on the fiber content label, special handling will be required.  Acrylic is a thermoplastic fiber.  This means it can be affected by heat and that the fibers may be stretched as a result of high temperatures, including temperatures used in ironing and drying. For this reason, avoid high temperatures in drying or steam pressing. Lay flat to dry or, if recommended by the care label, tumble dry at low temperatures.
	ANGORA  Angora rabbit hair is blended with wool and synthetic fibers to create a very soft fabric.  Shrinkage is the biggest problem with angora.  Even machine washing on a delicate cycle causes more shrinkage than hand washing.  If machine washing is recommended on the care label, use mild detergent (such as our Silky Clean for fine, washable fabrics).  However, usually hand washing is recommended and will be less damaging.  Lay flat to dry.
	CAMEL'S HAIR/CASHMERE/MOHAIR   These are soft, touchable wools.  Camel's hair is sometimes blended with sheep's wool.  Fibers from the camel family include alpaca, guanaco, llama, and vicuna.  Cashmere and mohair both come from goats, and are often blended with wool or synthetic fibers.  Mohair is the stronger of the two fibers.  Due to their construction, most sweaters made of these fibers are "dryclean only."  Fabrics made of these fibers generally have a nap or brushed finish. Problems include matting and pilling, especially in areas of wear such as the collar, elbows or underarms.  Shrinkage is also common.  This type of damage may be aggravated by the agitation of care procedures.
	CHENILLE  Chenille yarns resemble a pipe cleaner or caterpillar and have a pile-like surface. In fact, chenille is French for caterpillar.  Chenille yarns are used in both woven and knit constructions and are popular for use in both apparel and home furnishings.  On loosely woven or knitted sweaters and other apparel, the yarns tend to snag or pull out easily.  Norman rubbing and friction on the fabric will initiate the condition.  The necessary agitation of cleaning further aggravates the damage.  For washable chenille articles, hand washing may be safer than machine washing, even if the article is labeled as such.  Machine washing, even on a gentle cycle, can cause excessive fabric damage.  After washing, lay the sweater flat to dry.
	WOOL  Wool is a protein fiber spun from sheep's hair and is popular because it is durable, comfortable, and an excellent insulator.  Wool requires special handling in both drycleaning and laundering.

If the care label is not followed, shrinkage may result.

If the care label suggests hand washing, use cool water and a mild detergent, such as Silky Clean.  Alkaline detergents and chlorine bleach should be avoided.  Soak up to five minutes and rinse thoroughly.  Squeeze out excess water without wringing or twisting. Lay flat to dry, away from sunlight and direct head.

If the label suggests machine washing, use the gentle cycle.

As for stains, wools and other sweaters with a "dryclean only" label should be brought in to us, your professional drycleaner.  And since we're running our sweater sale for the month of September, why not bring in ALL your sweaters for a professional cleaning!

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

Pumpkins - recipes, carving, and more!

High School football has started.  Take in a game and cheer on your team.  Watch the halftime show (the band practices daily like the football team!).  Go Eagles, Bulldogs, Pirates, Warriors, Shoremen, Rockets, Demons and Mustangs.

It is the one year anniversary of starting this consumer email newsletter.  I'm still having fun writing it - but are you, as a consumer, able to get the information you need about fabric care???  Send me your praises, gripes, questions at editor@reehorstcleaners.com.
 

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