The term vintage can apply to clothing made in a previous era, but the industry standard states that items made between 20 and 100 years ago are considered vintage.  Because styles seem to come and go, it can be difficult to determine whether a garment is actually vintage; however, things like metal zippers, side-snap closures, saw-toothed edges, pinked seams, and union labels printed in blue can indicate if a garment was manufactured before the mid 1960’s. 

This year has been exceptional, and I don’t mean in a good way.  COVID-19, political discourse, and economical challenges have all wrecked havoc on many of our lives.  So, what does all this have to do with clean sheets?  While clean sheets can’t solve all of life’s problems, they can keep you healthy and improve your quality of sleep.

Side Effects of Not Washing Your Sheets Weekly

Sometimes you shop for need, and sometimes you shop for want.  And when you find a new outfit that really speaks to you, it can be hard to wait for it to be washed or dry cleaned before you wear it for the first time. But you should.  Read on to learn why.

Before I started working for a dry cleaner, I was pretty naïve about how to care for clothes.  Shortly after I graduated from college, I dropped off my first dry cleaning order and the customer service representative asked me if my order was all dry cleaning or did I have laundered items as well.  “Ummm, I don’t know,” I said, feeling a bit embarrassed.  Just imagine how confused I’d been if professional wet cleaning was an option back then.