Most duvets can be professionally cleaned. The key is choosing the method that freshens it properly without knocking the shape out of it or leaving you with that heavy, lumpy feel. In day-to-day terms, there are usually two routes: a professional wash (laundering) or dry cleaning. The right choice comes down to two things: what the duvet is filled with, and what the outer fabric is. If your duvet doesn’t have a care label, that’s still fine. It just means we need to work from

A behind-the-scenes look at how Farthings Dry Cleaners in Cambridge gently hand-cleaned a delicate 1957 vintage wedding dress, using patience, care and specialist garment knowledge.

On Sunday I went up to CleanEx in Ascott with Vicki, Roni and Pierre. If you’ve never heard of it, CleanEx is the UK show for laundry, dry cleaning and textile care. It’s where you see equipment running, talk to suppliers face-to-face, and pick up on the small changes happening behind the scenes. The ones that end up affecting how garments look and feel when they come back to you. It’s not a “big reveal” sort of day. It’s more like a good service MOT. You go, you look closely

Modern denim is rarely pure cotton. Most jeans today include a blend of fibres such as elastane, polyester or plant-based synthetics like Plantex to add stretch, strength and comfort. These fibres react very differently to water and heat. When you wash and dry jeans, each layer shrinks or relaxes at its own rate.

Some things in life just work better when they’re supported properly like your coat, your favourite blouse, the trousers that fit you perfectly. This isn’t a grand guide to wardrobe design, just a calm, practical look at which hangers help your clothes last longer and look better.

A few quiet habits can go a long way in helping your favourite clothes last. From missed labels to forgotten stains, this guide covers the most common garment-care mistakes, with tips from the team at Farthings Dry Cleaners in Cambridge and Trumpington.

You may find over Christmas many mishaps happen so there's a stain guide to help you 12 stains of Christmas.

Some care labels say "dry clean only" — but when it comes to fake leather (pleather), that’s is not always safe.

Most people find ironing a chore — tedious at best and impossible at worst. For me, it has evolved into something completely different: calming, familiar, with even a hint of nostalgia.

There is something about Saturday football that brings people together — not just on the pitch, but in the small things: packed boots in car boots, warm flasks on the touchline, and the reliable rhythm of community.

We often get asked: Is it a jacket or is it a shacket? And does it matter?

It’s the final week of summer — and somewhere in the back of a wardrobe, a blazer is creased, bobbled, and probably missing a button. We see it every year. A slightly tired uniform, not quite ready for another term — but not ready to be replaced either.

Not long ago, a client brought in a pair of curtains made from William Morris fabric — the Strawberry Thief pattern from 1883. They’d been hanging in the same sunlit front room for over twenty years. You’d expect the usual by then: colours softened, edges worn, linings starting to break down quietly at the seams.

If you're considering bringing in a cherished vintage garment, this gentle guide will explain why certain outcomes can't always be guaranteed — and how we approach each piece with clarity, care, and respect.

Earlier today, we delivered several full bags of clothing to Naomi and Diana at the Arthur Rank Hospice Charity Shop in Great Shelford. Each piece was kindly donated by our clients and every item will now help raise funds to support local families through some of life’s most delicate moments.

Not sure whether to use bio or non-bio detergent? Here’s a simple, real-world guide to help you choose, especially if you are dealing...

We often get the same quiet question at Farthings: “I need my curtains cleaned but I can’t take them down. I’m older now and would rather not get on a ladder. Can you help?” If that is your situation, please know that you are not alone, and yes, we can help.

Sparkly garments can be cleaned safely — but only with care. This guide walks you through how to protect delicate details like sequins and beads without causing damage, plus when it’s worth turning to a professional.

As the sun sets on another academic year, Cambridge begins to sparkle with anticipation. The May Balls are coming — those iconic, once-in-a-lifetime evenings that turn our city into a dreamscape of music, champagne, dancing, and elegance under the stars.

If you’re craving a change, adding colour to your clothes can be a simple, affordable, and surprisingly fun way to freshen up your wardrobe. And the best part? You can do it yourself.