SPECIALTY SERVICES
WEDDING DRESS AND GOWN PRESERVATION
WEDDING DRESS & GOWN PRESERVATION
Every garment is unique, so our preservation process begins with a consultation. The next step is a gentle cleansing. Once cleaned, we contact you to return for a second inspection to verify that the cleansed garment meets with your approval. Upon receiving your approval, the garment is pressed and then carefully packed into an acid-free storage box for protection from humidity and oxidation. Bridal accessories may be preserved separately or with the gown.
Heirloom and fine garment preservation and restoration
We take great care with your irreplaceable family heirlooms. Professional cleaning can bring new life to antique wedding gowns, christening gowns, table linens, lace pieces and hand-crafted quilts. Before we proceed, we’ll discuss the process with you and explain if there are any potential risks or restoration limitations.
Tablecloths, linens and household item laundering
Our state-of-the-art equipment allows us to clean most large household items on-site – including tablecloths, linens, draperies, bedding, feather comforters, sleeping bags and small rugs. We send down pillows to be renewed by an off-site specialist who will clean, sterilize, and fluff the feathers. The refreshed feathers are then stuffed into a new, complimentary slipcover.
rug, fur, leather & suede cleaning
We have found that these items demand specialized attention, so we send them to off-site specialists who share our commitment to quality. Please remember to bring in any care information that came with the garment – it will help us provide the best possible outcome for your leather, suede and fur. Stains that are old and set cannot always be removed safely, so be sure to point out all stains. To ensure all your matching pieces continue to match after cleaning, have them cleaned at the same time.
FREE SEASONAL STORAGE
We offer seasonal storage free of charge for all garments that we have cleaned and pressed. Our temperature-controlled rooms are dedicated exclusively to garment storage on-site at our shop. We request one week’s prior notice to retrieve your stored items. We do charge a nominal fee for fur storage. Furs are stored in an off-site fur vault.
wet cleaning
Considered a safe alternative by the EPA, wet cleaning is a water and detergent based process that greatly reduces the use of dry cleaning solvents. Many fabrics that are typically dry cleaned by other cleaners — cottons, linens, polyesters, some rayons and silks, are good candidates for wet cleaning. We carefully color-test each garment. If it qualifies for wet cleaning, it is inspected for stains and carefully pre-spotted. The garment is then processed with specially formulated soap and professionally steam-pressed.
