GARMENT CARE TIPS
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Constant attention should be given to all care labels before purchasing a garment. The RN number shows the registered number that identifies the company that manufactured or distributed the garment. In addition to indicating the size of the garment, brand name and number, type of fabric and where it is made, the following symbols indicate the proper cleaning and handling of the garment. Click Here for a Printable PDF Version: CareLabel
Most garments may need dry cleaning even if the label does not say dry clean. One common rule, when a label says, “professional dry clean only”, this garment can not be laundered. Stains can be set in a garment, when it is ironed when soiled.
Garments can be damaged when water or club soda is applied to a stain, prior to dry cleaning. We recommend not trying to remove the stain before bringing the garment to Anderson Cleaners for cleaning. Natural fibers, such as wool, cotton and silk, can shrink and lose color when washed, but will dry clean beautifully.
ITEMS THAT CANNOT BE DRY CLEANED INCLUDE
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has strict regulations, concerning labeling, that all manufacturers are supposed to follow. Care labels are intended to benefit both the consumer and the dry cleaner. Any garment that fails to clean under the recommended process should be returned to the retailer. All trim, buttons, interfacing and lining should be tested by the manufacturer in order to withstand whatever cleaning process is intended.
Most garments may need dry cleaning even if the label does not say dry clean. One common rule, when a label says, “professional dry clean only”, this garment can not be laundered. Stains can be set in a garment, when it is ironed when soiled.
Garments can be damaged when water or club soda is applied to a stain, prior to dry cleaning. We recommend not trying to remove the stain before bringing the garment to Anderson Cleaners for cleaning. Natural fibers, such as wool, cotton and silk, can shrink and lose color when washed, but will dry clean beautifully.
ITEMS THAT CANNOT BE DRY CLEANED INCLUDE
- Buttons and beads made of polystyrene, that dissolve in dry cleaning
- Trim that is glued, not sewn on.
- Belts or items that contain cardboard or plastic backing.
- Some screen print garments
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has strict regulations, concerning labeling, that all manufacturers are supposed to follow. Care labels are intended to benefit both the consumer and the dry cleaner. Any garment that fails to clean under the recommended process should be returned to the retailer. All trim, buttons, interfacing and lining should be tested by the manufacturer in order to withstand whatever cleaning process is intended.
