Proper Care of Your Winter Wool Coat

Well the winter months are sneaking up on us and surely we want to do everything to keep away the chill of the winter air. Wool coats are certainly a common and very stylish way of keeping warm in the brisk winter temperatures. With that said, when you reach into your winter garment bag of stored articles of clothing to retrieve your winter wool coat will you be happy with what awaits you there. Did you take proper steps at the end of last year’s season to have your wool coat properly cleaned and stored away until winter was again upon you or did you simply store it away and think “I’ll deal with it next winter?”

If you are like so many other people, the latter is probably the scenario that describes you best since many people are of the mindset that a wool coat can and will last forever and is remarkably durable. Though this is absolutely true, it still is important to take appropriate steps to clean, maintain and store your winter coats in preparation of the following year.

If you have unpacked your winter wool coat only to find that it was never properly cleaned before storing it away last season, then don’t fret. We here at Jimmy’s Cleaners and Alterations are here to take care of all your dry cleaning needs and that includes your favorite wool coat. Our experienced staff is here to provide you with all the care needed for your favorite winter coat. Come on down to our friendly family business and let us get your winter coat prepped and ready for the upcoming winter months. Our staff will happily provide you with simple tips for the proper care of your winter coat as well.

For starters, it is important to brush your wool coat with a soft suede brush or lint brush to clean your coat after wearing it. Brushing it will remove soil and lint from the surface. Next, you want to hang your favorite wool coat on either a plastic or wooden hanger since both are sturdy and broad and can easily handle the weight of your coat and not stretch the shoulders out of shape. Hanging your coat in a closet with good air flow rather than hanging it near to dirty items, where it can absorb unpleasant odors is also very important.

Our staff will also instruct you on how to blot spills on your wool coat with either an absorbent cloth or heavy paper towel in your efforts to avoid any staining. You never want to rub the surface of your coat since doing so can cause the spilled liquid to become embedded into the wool. If your spill is that of wine, chocolate, ink or even coffee it is best to have our experienced staff take care of your spill and preserve the shape and the overall condition of your wool coat.

As a rule of thumb we suggest that you bring your wool coat to our dry-cleaning facility twice per year – once at the beginning of the winter season and again at the end of the season to preserve and maintain the appearance and shape of your coat. At the end of the season we will clean your coat and properly store it in a seasonal garment bag. This will prevent moths and any other insects from getting at the wool and destroying it and if it is the preference of our client, we will also store your coat with cedar chips as well. Though some wool coats can be hand washed, we strongly suggest that you stick to dry cleaning for your favorite coat in order to extend its life expectancy. Remember, when you take your coat out of storage let it hang for a bit of time to have the wrinkles fall out of it and if necessary you can run a slightly warm iron quickly over the surface to remove difficult wrinkles.

Yes, winter is just a couple weeks away. If you need your wool coat cleaned and prepped for this year’s winter season, look to the professionals here at Jimmy’s Cleaners and Alterations and don’t forget to take advantage of our special discounts. Come on down today before those cold winter temperatures set in. We look forward to serving all our valued clients one season after another.