Just in time for Valentine's Day! You've been waiting for this day to show off your most precious unmentionables~ And then you realize they don't look as good as the last time you wore them! What are you going to do?? Only a day away!! Here are a few tips on hand washing your "fun" wear: Hard water? You may wish to first add a spoonful of borax to the washing water Use lukewarm water and mild, ...
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I don’t know about you, but before working for a dry cleaner I had no idea how it worked. I would drop off my dry cleaning at my usual spot (which happened to be TLC), wouldn’t have to give them my name or the details as to how I like my dry cleaning done, they just knew. Then two days later…Poof…Viola my dry cleaning is patiently waiting for my arrival. Like me, have you ever ...
Have you ever had the misfortune of getting a stain on your expensive silk tie and not being able to get it out? If so, I am sure your first reaction was to try and rub it out with water. When you do this, you are doing more damage, water could make your tie pucker and become discolored. Remember water is ...
Keeping clothes white does not need to remain a mystery, there are some great tips you can use with very little hassle. There are also a few things to keep in mind so that your whites not only stay white but also stay in good condition. First and foremost, try to avoid using chlorine bleach due to the chemicals being harsh on clothes and harmful to you. It is best to avoid most commonly available ...
Anyone who walks around the Upper East Side could easily see that there are quite a few options for dry cleaners. So you may ask yourself, how does one pick from all of the hundreds of options out there? Well, it’s easy…picking the one that cares about your clothes and will provide you with the best customer service is the best way to go. Our mission at Todd Layne Cleaners is to keep your ...
Now that the holidays are here, many of you will be traveling to visit your relatives or maybe just retreating from the cold weather into warmer climates. Whatever the reason, here are some handy tips to help you pack light this holiday season so that you don’t have to worry about the condition of your clothes and extra luggage fees. Set time aside to press wrinkled clothing before traveling, but make ...
Being the concierge of a pretty modern and cool Eco-Friendly green dry cleaner, I find myself trying to figure out the best ways to get the Todd Layne Cleaners name out there. After being welcomed into this amazing family not too long ago, we have really stepped up our game and made ourselves known in the social world. Without trying to age myself too much, I think the last time I picked up the yellow ...
Of the 35,000 dry cleaners in the United States, 85 percent use perchloroethylene, more commonly known as perc, as a solvent in the dry cleaning process. There are a number of reasons that perc is dangerous for your health and the environment. -Perc is a synthetic, volatile organic compound that poses health risks and a threat to the environment. Minimal contact can cause dizziness, drowsiness, nausea, and headaches. -Extended exposure to perc can cause liver and kidney ...
• pricing 25% less than our major competitors • pickup and delivery available throughout Manhattan • two different eco-friendly dry clean methods with no chemical smell • all garments hand finished and inspected to ensure that you receive our superior service • premium wash and fold service with choice of detergent/softener and our promise never to mix your clothing with other client's clothing • all special wash requests welcome, such as water/dryer temperature, fold method and ...
The term “Dry Cleaning” has been around for at least the last 100 years. When people think about the phrase “Wet Cleaning,” there is a sense of confusion. How can a process that is “wet” or water-based refer to garments that are dry cleaned? Isn’t the whole point of dry cleaning that it doesn’t use water? ...
Read about our last Mingle Night! Press Release: Mingle Night - Thursday, April 29th 8pm to 10pm In a twist on conventional marketing, the Cleaners will be open late for existing customers and people in the neighborhood that are looking to meet their neighbors. Of course, anyone that wants to drop off their wash or dry cleaning is welcome to do so. As a throwback to a 1920’s "Speak Easy," food and drinks will be ...
We have all experienced it at some point in our lives, those pesky stains you get on your clothes and you have no idea how to get them out. Todd Layne Cleaners hates to see clothes get ruined and see the inside of a trash bin. Especially when our blog that we are posting today can help you with just that…how to remove stains! TLC wants to provide you with a few tips on the ...
Remember when you were a kid and all you did was play in mud and how much that angered your mother. I don’t know about you but I sure do miss those days. Most of the time kids are the biggest culprits of this (fun) offense, so if you are a parent or just someone who likes playing in mud (no judgments) keep reading, you might benefit from this “how to” on removing mud stains. ...
Did you know that Soy sauce originated in China 2,800 years ago and is also called soya sauce?! All varieties of soy sauce are salty, earthy, brownish liquids intended to season food while cooking or at the table, not for wearing on clothes. But if that happens then we have the solution. Soy sauce stain removal: Spray with diluted dishwashing soap; tamp (to force in or down by repeated, rather light, strokes) with a soft-bristled brush. Flush with water, apply vinegar, and ...
According to the April issue of 'Ladies' Home Journal,' 65% of women use lipstick daily & 25% won't leave the house without it. We're not sure where they got these stats, but they seem reasonable. Lipstick Stain Removal: Use a dull-edged knife to remove excess lipstick. Using an eyedropper, apply a dry solvent to stain; tamp (to force in or down by repeated, rather light, strokes) with a soft-bristled brush. Apply isopropyl alcohol to flush the area, and tamp. Repeat until all color ...
You are home planning a romantic night for your significant other preparing a chocolate soufflé and voila your favorite shirt gets chocolate on it. No need to fret, we have an easy fix so you won’t waste any time on that shirt and you can focus all of your time preparing and enjoying your romantic evening. Chocolate stain removal: Scoop off excess chocolate, and spray area with the diluted dishwashing soap. Apply an enzyme ...
Have you ever gotten up from your seat and didn’t even realize you just sat in gum until some stranger stops you to give you the heads up?!? Of course most people’s first reaction is to get angry because there are just so many careless people in the world, but after that moment has passed, you need to know how to fix this mess before it ruins your clothes. Here is one way to fix ...
The geek look is back, so I guess this includes a comeback for pocket protectors?!? Umm I would have to say probably not! So what happens when you don’t have that protector and your ballpoint ink pen leaks right on your work shirt? Here is an idea: Ballpoint ink stain removal: Build a “dam” around the stain with mineral oil or petroleum jelly. Using an eyedropper, treat area with isopropyl alcohol. Remove any remaining pigment ...
The Irish believe that fairies are extremely fond of good wine. The proof of the assertion is that in the olden days royalty would leave a keg of wine out for them at night. Sure enough, it was always gone in the morning. - Irish Folklore Red Wine stain removal: Spray the diluted dishwashing-soap mixture on the stain; tamp with a soft-bristled brush. Flush with water, apply vinegar, and tamp; let stand several minutes, and ...
Not everyone uses ballpoint ink pens; some prefer to use felt-tip so if this is the case and you get that pesky ink stain this is how to fix it. Felt-tip ink stain removal: Build a “dam” around the stain with mineral or petroleum jelly. Test the ink with a cotton swab saturated with water and another one saturated with isopropyl alcohol to determine whether the ink is oil-based (ballpoint ink) or water-based. Whichever ...
All of our lives we have heard eat all of your fruits and vegetables. Well I guess there was a reason why we were told this…eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables as part of an overall healthy diet reduces the risk for stroke and other chronic diseases, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. So the moral of this story is to eat all your fruits and veggies, don’t wear them! ...
Beware intimate moments with your significant other can lead to some nasty protein stains. Be prepared and know where your nearest dry cleaners is located at all times. Protein stain removal: Spray the diluted dishwashing-soap mixture on the stain, and let it sit; rinse in tepid water. If visible staining remains, treat the area with enzyme detergent and wash according to label instructions. Todd Layne Cleaners is happy to provide these great tips for ...
According to Fooducate, Yellow mustard (a.k.a. regular mustard) is the most commonly used mustard in the US. The rest of the world calls it American mustard. It is a very mild mustard colored bright yellow due to the use of turmeric. It was introduced over 100 years ago in 1904 by George T. French who bet that Americans would prefer milder tasting mustard than what was available at the time. I’m not sure if George ...
Hosting a wine and cheese party? Get the conversation started with these fun facts about wine from ultimate wine educator Kevin Zraly. It can’t hurt to also be knowledgeable about how to get those tough wine stains out, just in case your guest's get a little too rowdy. Fun fact: Cork vs. Screw Move over, cork, and make way for screw caps. Today, screw caps are replacing corks on more than just inexpensive bottles. Currently, screw caps seal ...
Have you ever wondered how caffeine affects the body and why it causes us to become addicted? This is how it works according to about.com, caffeine causes changes in the chemicals of your brain, mainly in 2 ways. It mimics adenosine, and binds to all the adenosine receptors in your brain. This prevents the real adenosine from doing its job, which happens to be the slowing down of nerve impulses and the causing of drowsiness. ...
Your out with your loved one having a Lady and the Tramp moment or chowing down on some good ribs and all of a sudden BAM!! sauce made its way from your mouth to your shirt. Here is good way to try to get rid of that nasty stain. Sauces stain removal: Scoop off excess sauce; spray area with the diluted dishwashing soap. Soak in tepid water. Remove any remaining color using an eyedropper filled with ...
In the spirit of Yom Kippur, Todd Layne Cleaners will be donating 20% of the sales on October 8th to the Stephen Wise Free Synagogue (SWFS) Men’s Shelter. The SWFS Next Step Homeless Shelter works in conjunction with GCNSSC Mainchance Drop-in Center and the Department of Homeless Services to provide shelter for ten men, five nights a week, nine ...