Items that Should Be Dry Cleaned – Not Washed

We all have our favorite articles of clothing that we wear over and over again and cherish very much. Surely we want to be certain that we properly care for them at all times. Many types of clothing are better maintained and cared for by dry cleaning rather than washing them at home. Knowing which clothes should not be washed, but rather dry cleaned can be somewhat of a confusing task which is why the professionals here at Jimmy’s Cleaners and Alterations have put together this helpful list for our valued clients.

Though many clothing articles can be washed and dried at home, here are a few of the items that we suggest you bring to our friendly facility for professional dry cleaning in order to extend the life expectancy of your garments and have them looking like new all over again.

Items that should be Dry Cleaned

If you are like so many other businessmen who wear dress shirts and cotton pants to the office in your efforts to look professionally dressed, it’s important to know that these articles of clothing always look better after they are dry cleaned and pressed professionally. At Jimmy’s Cleaners and Alterations we have all the state of the art equipment needed along with top of the line boilers to give all your business attire that just pressed, wrinkle free professional look. Our dry cleaning services are sure to make you always look your best whether in the office or not.

For those of you who are donned in suits that are both delicate and expensive, then surely you don’t want to be washing or drying these stylish suits in a home washer or dryer. Instead, in order to keep them looking just like new and fitting properly, it is important that you have them dry cleaned regularly which will also afford you a perfect feeling and fit.

Continuing on with our list of dry clean only garments, there are many types of leather and suede garments that can be easily damaged when cleaned at home. These garments should definitely be brought in for dry cleaning since harsh water and soaps can cause the fabric to deteriorate very quickly. Though there are some leathers that can be cleaned at home, it can be difficult to determine which ones fit this scenario. With that said, it makes better sense to err on the side of caution and bring all your leather and suedes to our family facility for dry cleaning and alterations if needed.

Finally, all your garments that have a need to be stored, whether your wedding gown, favorite quilts, Christmas dresses and sweaters, or anything else that will find its way into storage, should all be dry cleaned before being stored away. Dry cleaning before you store them away will keep any stains or excessive dirt from setting in and causing permanent damage to the clothing articles. By dry cleaning before storage you are also ensuring that your garment will be fresh, clean and ready to be worn when you take it out of storage over time.

If you are uncertain as to whether or not a special item or garment should be washed at home or dry cleaned, don’t take a chance of spoiling or damaging it for good. Instead, bring them on down to our family owned, professional facility here at Jimmy’s Cleaners and Alterations where we will take whatever steps are necessary to make your garments look much better and last much longer. Don’t forget to take advantage of our special discounts. We look forward to serving you and send along wishes for a happy and healthy New Year from our little family to yours.