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Fabric Care: Ultra-suede

It’s the last day of our 5-part series on fabric care and today we finish up with ultrasuede and suede. Before the tips, let’s make sure you understand the difference between the two: ultrasuede is a trademarked brand of micro-suede which is really a type of microfiber created from 100% polyester; and suede is leather only a specific finish of leather! Here’s how to care for this stuff: Machine-wash ultrasuede/micro-suede/microfiber on delicate cycle using Woolite Line dry or tumble dry

2016/07/27

Clothing Maintenance & Organization

Fabric Care: Leather

For day four, the fabric care is focusing on leather…one of the most prevalent fabrics, one of the most luxe, and one of the hardest to care for properly! Here’s how…. Vacuum or dust furniture regularly Use leather conditioner every six months for shine To remove water-based stains, use a cloth dampened with lukewarm water Don’t use soap since the ring will be more noticeable To remove oil-based stains, wipe with dry cloth dampened with distilled water!

2016/07/26

Clothing Maintenance & Organization

Fabric Care: Cashmere

Again, you can’t treat your cashmere like it’s cotton (it’s my favorite and equally as versatile as wool)….so for today’s fabric care sesh, we’re talking about cashmere and how to care for it: Spot-cleaning can ruin the texture of cashmere knit, dry clean only! So dry clean cashmere when it’s dirty To remove lint, dust, pet hair, pop it in the dryer on air fluff for 15 minutes For knits, hand wash in Woolite, in cold water and lay flat

2016/07/25

Clothing Maintenance & Organization

Fabric Care: Wool

Day two of fabric care is about wool. Wool is versatile and contrary to popular notions, it’s the ideal fabric to go year-round! Here’s how to care for it: Dry clean wool blankets and quilts….and any clothing composed of wool To remove dust, pet hair, etc, put them them in the dryer with no heat for 15 minutes Vacuum furniture regularly (don’t use a bristle brush!) Look for upholstery cleaner to clean you furniture and eco-friendly cleaner for your clothing

2016/07/22

Clothing Maintenance & Organization

Fabric Care: Silk

You cannot treat your cashmere like your cotton t-shirt! Over the next five days, we’ll share the best methods for caring for the most common fabrics. Today we’re talking silk…. Hand wash silk knits with mild detergent and lay flat to dry Put dried item into dryer on air fluff for to minutes to restore Dry clean all other types of silk! Ask dry cleaner to use shorter delicate cycle when cleaning silk!!!

2016/07/21

Clothing Maintenance & Organization

Caring For Your Clothing

If you invest in your clothes then you’ll want them to pay off….makes sense at least. Men, here are the four essentials as told to me by a reliable source (& based on my experience): shoe shine kit ~ you can go basic or all out! collar stays ~ (all Blueprint for Style clients get personalized titanium ones in two sizes but…..) these work and come in several sizes lint roller ~ hello! anywhere… here! moth traps (this one was new

2012/01/27

Colors Need Love Too

Clothing care tip: care for your colors by washing them inside out and in cold water. By adding a cup of vinegar, the acidity apparently sets the dye too….and keep them inside-out in the dryer as well!

2011/11/03

Manly Monday Style Meter

Remember when…… You knew what it took to rev your engine. Top five libido killers….. Putting your best foot forward was simple. Best brogues for fall…. Caring for your clothing counted? Guide to how often to clean your suits….

2011/10/24

How Often Do I Clean My Suits?

Not often…unless you don’t want them for very long. Unless it’s visibily stained or has an odor, try spot cleaning with a gentle cleanser like Woolite. Proper storage and upkeep when not in use will also play a large part in determining the frequency of drycleaning. If you wear it more than once a week, give it break on alternating weeks Make sure to air it out after each use Avoid leaving plastic drycleaning bags on as it speeds up

2011/06/24

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