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Garment Care Tips from Brooklyn’s Cleaning Experts

Since 1983, the Bridgestone Cleaners team has cared for everything from everyday workwear to couture and wedding gowns. Along the way, we have answered thousands of questions: how to remove a stain, whether a garment can be washed at home, how to store a coat for the summer, and what to do with a gown after the wedding. This blog collects those answers in one place, so you can keep your clothes looking their best between visits. Browse the articles below, and if your question is not covered, call or visit us, and we will be glad to help.

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Can I Wash Rayon at Home?

Many of today’s rayon garments are labeled as washable. So yes while you can launder them at home there are some precautions you should take. Rayon can be extremely sensitive to water. Many dyes applied to rayon can bleed, causing a shading to occur upon contact with moisture. Manufacturers often add sizing chemicals to rayon to achieve a desired body… Read More »Can I Wash Rayon at Home?