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Bring out the soccer balls, baseball bats and barbeque grills. The weather is warm and is here to stay. Whether you are cooking out, hanging out or just rolling around in the grass, now is a perfect time to enjoy the outdoors, family and friends. Your summer wardrobe should be light and breezy this season allowing you . . . → Read More: Summer Fun and Summer Love for Your Stain Free Wardrobe It’s April, which means it’s officially wedding season. During this time you’ll start receiving save the dates, invitations and the grand search for what to wear. Even if you are not the bride or groom the perfect outfit at a wedding is important. While it may be easier to plan if you are in the wedding party, . . . → Read More: Spring Into Wedding Season  Leave a comment  Around Hampton Roads, Dry Cleaning Tips, Protecting & Preserving  alterations, bride, clothing preservation, delivery dry cleaning, dry clean, dry cleaning, dry cleaning tips, fabric, Garment, Garments, Hampton, Hampton Roads, jeans, Mark Pressed4Time, men's tie, Newport News, Pick up dry cleaning, pickup dry cleaning, Protecting & Preserving, Tailored, wedding attire, wedding dress, weddings  Pollen is infiltrating Hampton Roads, a clear sign that the weather is changing and temperatures are getting warmer. With warmer weather there is a higher risk for your clothes to acquire mold or mildew. Many different fabrics run the risk of growing mildew or mold stains in the hot weather. Cotton, linen, nylon, polyester, acrylics and rayon . . . → Read More: Beware Warm Weather Brings Mold and Mildew Leave a comment Dry Cleaning Tips, Protecting & Preserving brush, clothing preservation, dry cleaning, dry cleaning tips, fabric, Garment, Garments, Hampton, Hampton Roads, handwash, home remedies, laudry tips, Laundry Detergent, Mark Pressed4Time, mildew, mold, Newport News, newspaper, Pick up dry cleaning, pickup dry cleaning, Protecting & Preserving, shoe repair, Stains Spring is slowly but surely trying to spring in Hampton Roads, which means the rain will be coming down making everything fresh and new. With more rain comes more growth and color. It’s time to transform and grow your wardrobe to include color and clothing that can handle rain. Fabrics for the rain: If you don’t want . . . → Read More: Prepare Your Wardrobe for Spring Showers Leave a comment Around Hampton Roads, Protecting & Preserving accessories, clothing preservation, coats, dry cleaning tips, Garment, Hampton Roads, laundry, leather, Mark Pressed4Time, pleather, rain boots, rain gear, shoe repair, Spring, spring rain, trench coats, umbrella, wardrobe, water treated clothing, water treated leather Permanent Press Symbol There are tons of words labeled on your washing and drying machines. So what does it all mean? There are so many different settings and options for washing and drying your laundry. The settings on washers and dryers are there to create the best situations for your clothing. The delicate cycle is the easiest . . . → Read More: Washing and Drying Settings Make All the Difference with Your Laundry Leave a comment Dry Cleaning Tips, Protecting & Preserving alterations, cycle, delicates, dry clean, dry clean only, dry cleaning, dry cleaning tips, fabric, hand wash, hand wash only, laundry, Laundry Detergent, Mark Pressed4Time, permanent press, regular, shoe repair, temperature, undergarments, washing machine settings, whites There is nothing worse than an appliance breaking on you, (well maybe there are a few things that could be worse) especially a dryer when you have a load of wet clothes in the washing machine. There are a few ways to make sure your dryer runs efficiently and that your clothes are well taken care of . . . → Read More: Take Care of Your Dryer It Takes Care of Your Clothes We’ve set our clocks forward in preparation for warmer weather that will soon accompany the 2013 Spring season. Nothing says spring better than a fresh Spring wardrobe filled with new trends made popular during New York fashion week. The media and bloggers raved about the collections from some of the large design houses such as Roberto Cavalli, . . . → Read More: Spring Forward Into A New Spring Wardrobe Leave a comment Dry Cleaning Tips, Protecting & Preserving alterations, Balmain, black and white, bright colors, delivery dry cleaning, dry clean, dry cleaning, dry cleaning tips, Emillio Pucci, fabric, Fashion Week, Givenchy and Balenciaga, Gucci, handwash, leather, Louis Vuitton, Marc Jacobs, Mark Pressed4Time, Mod, New York Fashion Week, Patterns, pickup dry cleaning, plaid, prints, Roberto Cavalli, Ruffles, sheer, silk chiffon, stripes, suits, Victoria Beckham Mornings can be hard. Do you ever feel like you are running a full marathon to run out of the door, only to be trapped in traffic on I-64? For many, the first step to sanity in the mornings is a cup of joe, java, or to keep it simple, coffee. While coffee in those perfect little . . . → Read More: Morning Hustle Causing Coffee Stains? Treat Your Fabric Right Leave a comment Protecting & Preserving alterations, clothing preservation, coffee stains, creamer, delivery dry cleaning, dry clean, dry clean only, dry cleaning, dry cleaning tips, home remedies, HRBT, I-64, Mark Pressed4Time, Mark Pressed4Time Blog, Peninsula, Pick up dry cleaning, pickup dry cleaning, Protecting & Preserving, rush hour, stain removal We are two months into the New Year and many people on the Peninsula have kept up with their resolutions and weight loss goals. You should be proud of your weight loss. As you continue to lose the weight you may have to make adjustments to your wardrobe. Even the loss of 10 or 15 pounds can . . . → Read More: Alterations Keep Your Wardrobe Looking Fit There is only one warning on the care label of your garments that can be more intimidating than the “dry clean only” label and that would be the infamous “hand wash only” warning. For many the dry clean only label means an additional step in care for your clothes; while the hand wash only warning can be . . . → Read More: Hand Wash and Preserve Delicate Fabrics Leave a comment Protecting & Preserving air dry, clothing preservation, delicate cycle, delicate fabric, delicates, delivery dry cleaning, dry clean, dry clean only, dry cleaning, dry cleaning tips, fabric, Garment, Garments, gently cycle, hand wash, handwash, home remedies, laundry, lay flat to dry, Mark Pressed4Time, Mark Pressed4Time Blog, men's tie, mild detergent, Protecting & Preserving, rayon, silk In reality, it’s so much easier to throw a load of laundry in the machine than take a few garments to the dry cleaners. Often, rather than taking the time to run to the dry cleaners, our dry clean only clothes end up in a pile. To save time and to get another wear out of a few . . . → Read More: Save Your Clothes From Wear and Tear Leave a comment Dry Cleaning Tips, Protecting & Preserving clothing preservation, delivery dry cleaning, dry clean, dry clean only, dry cleaning, dry cleaning tips, fabric, Garment, laundry, Mark Pressed4Time, Perspiration Stains, Pick up dry cleaning, pickup dry cleaning, Protecting & Preserving, Sweat There are certain chores that we have to mentally prepare ourselves for and for many, laundry is one. Often the most time consuming part of laundry (other than the drying cycle) is sorting out all those dirty clothes. When in a rush, it’s easier to throw everything in the same load and hope for the best. But, to . . . → Read More: Sort Out Your Laundry Problems With Mark Pressed4Time According to the National Fire Protection Association, dryers and washing machines were involved in one out of every 22 home fires reported in the U.S. between 2006-2010. Unfortunately, the risk of not taking care of your dryer can mean more than dirty clothes. According to the report 32 percent of dryer and washing machine fires were caused . . . → Read More: Prevent House Fires with a Clean Dryer Leave a comment Protecting & Preserving alterations, clothing preservation, delivery dry cleaning, dirty clothes, dry clean, dry cleaning, dry cleaning tips, dryer fire, dryers, exhaust vent, fabric, gas leaks, home fire, laundry, lint filter, Mark Pressed4Time, Mark Pressed4Time Blog, National Fire Protection Association, pickup dry cleaning, professionals, Protecting & Preserving, shoe repair, washing machine Have you seen the new Febreeze commercial? A woman walks into a laundromat and to the confusion of the laundry attendants has brought in her mattress in hopes of having it cleaned. It’s a funny commercial that echoes the feelings of many when dealing with heavy furniture that has a tendency to get dirty. It often seems that mattresses, . . . → Read More: Household Cleaning for Your Large Home Furniture Leave a comment Dry Cleaning Tips, Protecting & Preserving alterations, carpet, chair, clothing preservation, couch, delivery dry cleaning, dry clean, dry cleaning, dry cleaning tips, fabric, Febreeze, Hampton, home remedies, Mark Pressed4Time, Mark Pressed4Time Blog, mattress, Pick up dry cleaning, pickup dry cleaning, Protecting & Preserving, rug, shoe repair, sofa, stain removal, upholstery, vinegar, warranty Here in Hampton Roads temperatures are dropping and we are experiencing very cold days and nights. Unfortunately, we can’t stay inside and hibernate throughout the winter so we must prepare with lots of layers and leather winter boots. The winter can be harsh on leather boots because of the cold, water, and salt. The harsh weather often . . . → Read More: No Hibernating: Take Care of Those Winter Boots Leave a comment Dry Cleaning Tips, Protecting & Preserving alterations, clothing preservation, delivery dry cleaning, dry cleaning, Hampton Roads, home remedies, leather, Mark Pressed4Time, neatsfoot, pickup dry cleaning, Protecting & Preserving, saddle soap, Salt Stains, shoe repair, stain removal, winter boots Sure the weather is still going up and down between frigid nights and crisp sunny days, but soon we will be in the thick of the winter with only our outerwear to protect us and maybe an extra layer of insulation if we indulged too much over the holidays. With the beautiful fall weather, if you are . . . → Read More: Winterize Yourself With Care Tips For Your Coats The season of giving has arrived and it is only fair to assume that it may impact or has already impacted your spending and savings. Well, rest assured that one area that will not cost you an arm and leg this season is clothing care. While many dry cleaners and at home clothing care products can be . . . → Read More: Holiday Savings for Your Wardrobe We are full swing into the holiday season, which means it’s time to break out the fine china and fine dining. We discussed in an earlier post the best ways to take care of your holiday clothing during this season of celebration, but it’s important to remember the fine linen used during big holiday dinners. Table linens . . . → Read More: Take Care of Your Holiday Linen You may have asked, what is the big deal if I wash a bedspread that says “dry clean only” in my washing machine? Mark Pressed4Time would like to take a few minutes to help you understand what those three little words, “dry clean only” mean. Those three little words, “dry clean only”: . . . → Read More: The Big Deal About Dry Cleaning Your Comforter As holiday parties, festivities and gatherings increase so do your dressier garments and there can be a bit more to worry about when keeping your holiday dress wear looking good. Special care is needed for those holiday garments and your dry cleaners can help keep you looking your best. If you want to dazzle between Thanksgiving to New . . . → Read More: Dry Cleaning Tips For The Holiday Season  Why not have both by keeping your extra soft, extra warm luxury cashmere sweaters a little longer with Mark Pressed4Time at your side? It is perfectly reasonable to not want to have to endure an itchy sweater during the worst months of the year (weather-wise). Why in stores are the cashmere sweaters always right next to . . . → Read More: To Have Cash Or To Have Cash-mere? That Is The Question Replacing worn out or broken items is just as easy with a trip to the store, but it was not always so easy. Back in the day one could say there was an art to repairing old appliances and furniture, stitching on lost buttons and repairing old soles. Is it fair to say that we have . . . → Read More: The Lost Art of (Shoe) Repair Every Thanksgiving on almost every Thanksgiving table is cranberry sauce. Some people eat it. Some people don’t. Everyone knows it can be a bothersome stain to remove, so you must be prepared to respond. Like a red wine stain, you must move fast when it comes to treating a cranberry sauce stain. How fast you react to . . . → Read More: Thanksgiving Cranberry Sauce Stains: Here’s How To Get Rid Of Them Winters in Hampton Roads often subject us to some sort of frozen precipitation every year. With that frozen precipitation comes the salt and sand that is used to remove it. That salt and sand can wreak havoc on your shoes. If you have not protected your shoes with a waterproofing solution they could potentially be ruined. . . . → Read More: Winter Is Approaching: Do You Know How To Remove Salt Stains From Your Shoes? Fall is here and in full swing. Just around the corner will be holiday parties and family gatherings. These are all times we look forward to, but it seems like without fail you or someone you know will spill some red wine on an article of clothing at one of these types of gatherings. How you . . . → Read More: How To Remove Red Wine Stains With Hydrogen Peroxide |
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