McPherson Cleaners: November 2015

Friday, November 20, 2015

Proper Care for Your Household Textiles

Your favorite fluffy comforter

It’s that time of year again. Each night is cooler than the one before. You think to yourself, “Ooh, that nice, warm, fluffy comforter is going to feel so good!” But when you pull it out, that nice, warm, fluffy comforter is nowhere to be found. The specimen you see before you appears mangled, deflated, and, well, sad. Almost like it’s ready for that big comforter resting place in the sky.

Professional TLC

No, say it isn’t so! You loved that comforter. Together you braved some of the best winters of your life. Is there anything that can be done to breathe new life into your formerly fluffy friend? The truth is that there may be. Just as proper care extends the lifespan of your favorite garments, your beloved household textiles can benefit as well. Without such care, your sweet romance may be prematurely shortened. You will be pleasantly surprised at the results from a little professional tlc for your dear comforter. In the meantime, here are a few tips for the future that should be helpful:

Proper Care and Maintenance for Your Household Textiles

FOLLOW CARE LABEL INSTRUCTIONS
REPAIR TEARS & DAMAGE ASAP
TREAT STAINS IMMEDIATELY
HAVE STAINS REMOVED AT ONCE
GUARD AGAINST HARMFUL UV RAYS
AVOID CHEMICAL SOLVENTS & FUMES
REGULAR, PROFESSIONAL CLEANING
ALWAYS CLEAN BEFORE SEASONAL STORAGE
SEAL IN A CLEAN BAG PRIOR TO STORING
STORE IN COOL, DRY, CLEAN SPACE

Is it time for some professional tlc for your cold weather comforters?

Just as McPherson Cleaners can help extend the life of your favorite garments, regular, professional cleaning can also help keep your fine household textile items, such as comforters, drapes and pillows, in top condition. To schedule a dry cleaning pickup call McPherson Cleaners at (615) 278-9188, or stop into one of our convenient locations in Lebanon, Nashville, or our drop location in Lafayette.

NASHVILLE | 2807 Gallatin Road | (615) 226-2606

LEBANON | 109 W Market Street | (615) 444-3873

LAFAYETTE | 113 Public Square | (615) 666-6299

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Friday, November 6, 2015

Caring for Holiday Linens

Holiday Dinner

It’s that time of year again. Are you hosting Thanksgiving Dinner? Christmas Dinner? New Year’s Day Brunch? And then there are all those special gatherings with friends and family in between. Are you ready?

In addition to decorating the house, and planning the menus, you need to consider how you will be dressing the table. Do you traditionally break out the vintage embroidered linens that Great Aunt Belinda passed down to you at your first anniversary, or do you reach for that incredible satin brocade set you found last season? Whatever your preference, it’s important to take the time to check the condition of your special holiday linens.

It’s heartbreaking to discover your favorite linens have been victim to untreated, undetected stains. From yellowed splotches of oxidized oil and brown stains from caramelized sugar or coffee stains to a whole host of others, it’s enough to make a grown woman (or man) cry.

But don’t despair. Sometimes those nasty stains can be completely erased by professional cleaning. If you love it, investigate. At McPherson Cleaners, we’re happy to take on all your tough stain removal challenges. And remember, after each use, have those special linens professionally cleaned. Don’t allow seemingly invisible stains like sugar or oil to tarnish your special holiday traditions. Besides, we always love seeing you!