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Fineberg Publicity Inc.                                            AMERICA’S BEST CLEANERS

276 Fifth Avenue    

New York, NY 10001

(212) 686-7820                                                         (561) 694-8414

 

CONTACT: Philip Ferro     

        Erica Linden-Fineberg                        Ed D’Elicio-Founder/

Executive Director  

 

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America’s Best Cleaners Provide Helpful Hints

for Summer Stains

 

Palm Beach, Fl:  Summertime is all about the sun, the beach, and, best of all, the food. Unfortunately, there’s more to that picnic, company outing, sporting event or elegant dinner than one’s favorite foods. Along with all the delectable summer cuisine, bothersome stains are bound to arise and ruin that brand new linen outfit.

 

So who better to advise on stain removal than America’s Best Cleaners, a national organization that locates and recognizes the best dry-cleaning establishments in major metropolitan areas throughout the United States? America’s Best Cleaners are the top-performers in the areas of fabric and stain identification, garment construction, and color fastness. They know how to properly clean and finish garments, regardless of the fabric, dyes, construction, or embellishments.

 

America’s Best Cleaners Technical Consultant, Chris White, offers this checklist of what to do just in case an otherwise pleasant day out in the sun is spoiled by some errant ketchup, wine or grease.

 

· Before taking the garment, tablecloth or slipcover to America’s Best Cleaners, disregard all the special home remedies, and “spray and stick” stain removal techniques or products. These one-stop products cannot address all the variables of

 

 

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Helpful Stain Hints

 

an outfit or the stains that are on them. These products will typically cause more damage and actually cause a stain to set.

 

· Carefully remove any excess stain by blotting with a clean dry towel or napkin.

 

· Using only cold water on a clean towel or napkin, tap the stain while holding a clean dry towel or napkin on the reverse side to collect the stain.

 

· Do not wipe or scrub the stain. Matters will worsen by forcing the stain into the fibers and the weave of the fabric, and make the stain larger. You may also abrade the fabric.

 

· Allow the garment to air dry.

 

· Most importantly, take or ship the item to one of the 25 Americas Best Cleaners and explain what type of stain it is and what steps were already taken for the stain.

 

“America’s Best Cleaners have been trained to successfully breakdown all the staining matter without causing damage to the fibers, fabric and dyes,” said White. “The tendency for consumers to use one-shot stain removers or ‘mom’s special remedy,’ usually cause the stain to become set or oxidize, rendering it impossible to remove. Many of the home formulas even cause reactions that alter the properties of the stain, which will lead to further and riskier stain removal protocols to be used. These reactions greatly hinder the success of the drycleaner. With several new fibers and fabric blends being created, the old seltzer and salt trick of the past could actually be the nail in the coffin for your new designer summer outfit.”

 

Before a dry cleaner can become a member of the exclusive America’s Best Cleaners group, it has to meet a number of specific criteria. An America’s Best Cleaner must be able to clean and preserve wedding gowns, offer fine apparel storage, be a full-service cleaner, offer hand-finished service, provide pick-up and delivery services to home and/or office, have the capacity to ship anywhere, and offer emergency service.

 

There are currently 25 accredited America’s Best Cleaners (www.americasbestcleaners.com) in the country located in cities such as New York, Los Angeles, Miami and Boston.  There’s also an international affiliate in Paris.

 

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