Oh no! You just spilled wine all over your new, expensive dress-shirt! You think to yourself, how am I going to get this stain out? One option you have is to scrub at it yourself, throw it in your at-home washing machine, and hope for the best. The other option you have is to bring your shirt to professional dry … Read More
Is it Time to Clean Your Carpets?: The Top Signs You Need Professional Carpet Cleaning
We tend to only think about the cleanliness of our carpets when we spill some wine or food on them. We run to rub the stain away, but then forget to clean the rest. If you have carpeted floors, odds are you haven’t thought twice about cleaning them for a long time. Unless you’re a bit of a clean freak, … Read More
Dry Cleaning vs Laundry: What’s the Difference?
Having clean, polished clothing should be a “must have” not a “nice to have”. There are so many different situations in which the way you present yourself can make a difference between a positive interaction or a negative. When you’re interviewing for a job, for example, you want to present yourself as a professional. The appearance of your clothes is … Read More
Carpets and Pets Do Go Together! 5 of the Best Pet-Friendly Carpets
Animals in the house bring joy to an entire family. Living with dogs or cats can increase your happiness, according to statistics on growing old with a pet for a best friend. As you decorate and furnish your home, there are plenty of elements to consider with your pets in mind. There is also a flooring factor to think about. … Read More
How to Dress to Impress
Looking your best can be difficult, especially if your dress clothes are wrinkled, covered in lint, or smell a bit off. With a big holiday like Valentine’s day coming up, it is now more important than ever that you put your best foot forward and look the part. For those that have a date this Valentine’s day, want to look … Read More
Understanding Clothing Labels Symbols from Start to Finish
Wouldn’t it be nice if life came with an instruction manual? Turns out, your clothing does! Nearly every article of clothing comes with an instruction manual for how to keep your clothes looking new, help it last a lifetime and prevent it from stretching out embroidered right into the tag. But knowing how to interpret washing labels when you are … Read More
Fast Fashion for Landfill Fodder
Cheap clothes are everywhere. From discount retailers to department stores, fast, affordable fashion seems to dominate the wardrobes of many Americans. Often citing their inexpensive price tags and easy care instructions as the reason for purchase, most people don’t consider the long-term environmental impact fast fashion trends. Trends Pass, Clothes Don’t New fashion looks sold by many bargain retailers are … Read More
Tips on How to Hide Carpet Stains Until the Pros Get There
The food is cooked, and the decorations look amazing. Everything is ready for your big holiday party, but then you notice it. A stain on your carpet! Holiday stress is bad enough without having the added anxiety of carpet stains. These five simple cleaning tips can help you treat or hide the worst stains, so you enjoy the season instead … Read More
Top 5 Blogs to Prepare You for Winter
Winter is coming quick and that means the cold temperatures and winter storms are almost catching up with us. Well, it is time to prepare ahead to avoid precariously and to stay safe and healthy. Whereas cleaning is a major aspect in winter preparation, there are a few extras to take into consideration during the snowy days. At Embassy Cleaners, … Read More
5 Ways to Beat Holiday Stress
The end of Halloween marks the beginning of the holiday season. Meaningful holidays really matter. However, achieving such a holiday can be nerve-racking for most people. 69 percent of people get stressed during Christmas, Thanksgiving and New Years for lack of time, resources and other pressures such as getting gifts, cleaning and shopping, reports the American Psychology Association. As a … Read More