Get the Sweater 411!

Burrr, it’s chilly outside, sweater season is upon us!  Whether they’re woolen, cotton or acrylic, they’re knits, making them vulnerable to stretch and strain. Here are some great tips on how to care for your sweaters throughout the winter season.

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Wearing white after Labor Day? Yes it’s okay!

We all remember our parents telling us that wearing white after Labor Day was a big no-no. But where did that rule come from? There are several theories, one stating that because white clothing was much cooler in the summer

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Back to School Tailoring Tips

It’s back to school time which also means back to school shopping. And while many of us head to the stores before the school year starts, many of us can stretch the budget by going through last year’s clothes that

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Employee Spotlight On Mary Marino

We’d like to introduce you to Mary, the seamstress at our Newfield Street, Middletown, CT location.  We hope you enjoy her story. Mary Marino was born in Sicily, Italy. When she was young all the girls were sent to school

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Campus Prep – Decorating your dorm room

We know that campus life is exciting, but leaving the comforts of home and preparing for dorm living is a big change. Here are some tips for making your dorm room feel more like home. Lighting – Dorm room lighting

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Wedding Gown Preservation

Your bridal gown is not just a dress, it’s THE dress. And one worthy of preserving and passing on for generations to come. Why choose Best Cleaners for your wedding gown preservation? It’s simple. Our environmentally-friendly GreenEarth cleaning method and

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How to protect your clothes in the humidity

A typical New England summer usually involves a fair amount of humidity. Here are some tips on how to protect your clothes from mold, mildew and fungus: 1. Do not shake out anything that has mildew or mold on it inside

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Cleaning and caring for your American Flag

The American Flag is a great way for homeowners and businesses to show their appreciation for our country. Here in New England, we see hundreds of flags flying in our neighborhoods, and we can’t help but feel a sense of

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Traveling? Let Best recommend a dry cleaner.

We love our customers, but we also understand you can’t be with us all the time. If you are going to be “on the road” or moving, we may be able to help. We belong to an association of drycleaners

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Employee Spotlight – William J. McCann Jr.

From time to time we will be introducing you to some of our Best employees.  To kick it off, we thought why not go back to the beginning and introduce our founder. William McCann Jr. (pictured above with his wife

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    Keep Connecticut Warm: Donate Coats November 7-23

    Unpredictable weather shifts and increased economic insecurity seem to be factors in an earlier than usual demand for cold weather outerwear by area shelters and community centers. In response, Best Cleaners is kicking off its 11th annual Coats For Connecticut

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