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Taking Care of all your Christmas Table Linens
Although Christmas 2021 isn’t going to be the same as other years, I'm sure we are all planning on having a traditional Christmas Dinner...

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Dec 1, 2021


How to care for my pleated clothing
It is said that pleats originated from the Egyptians. Over time more and more varieties have been created, leaving many of us wondering...

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Jul 24, 2021


Give your old clothes a new life and change the carbon footprint.
Repairing our clothes is incredibly important. Give your old clothes a new life and change the carbon footprint.

Farthings
Jun 25, 2021


Which fabrics are the most sustainable?
When shopping for sustainable fashion, there are a few points to be considered
Manufacture – Garments are made by people who are treated...

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Jun 12, 2021


Why choosing Farthings to clean your vintage and couture clothing?
Farthings Dry Cleaning has prided itself on being the main "couture dry cleaner" in the Cambridgeshire area for over 30 years. More than...

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May 29, 2021


Harrods jacket cleaning
We had one customer who brought in a Harrods Jacket to be cleaned for her mother, so she can wear it for a wedding...

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May 20, 2021


How to remove bird poop from my clothing?
Although it is regarded as ‘Good Luck!’, it is never a pleasant experience, whilst you are just minding your own business...

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May 15, 2021


Why is my jumper/coat bobbly?
Why is my jumper or coat bobbly?

Farthings
Apr 29, 2021


How to clean sleeping bags and how to store them
We’ve all gone to get our sleeping bags out for a camping trip and found they have a rather musty smell, and possibly mould from a previous.

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Apr 17, 2021


How to clean a dress shirt?
Shirts are meant for everyday use. They get dirty quite quickly, so it is recommended to only use your shirt once. After each use, the...

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Apr 10, 2021


How to clean my loose covers?
We love our loose covers because they give an amazing look to our sofa and upholstery. But these are the things we don’t buy very...

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Mar 20, 2021


How to take care of blackout curtains?
Now we are approaching spring, and days have already been started to be longer. It is time to take out your blackout curtains and refresh...

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Mar 13, 2021


Can deodorant ruin your clothes?
We use antiperspirants and deodorants to get rid-off the smell of sweat but do we know what the effect of them on our clothes is?

Farthings
Mar 6, 2021


How to take care of silk and rayon
Silk and rayon are two standard fibre in most of our casual as well as high-end garments. Both fibres take nice and vibrant colours...

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Feb 20, 2021


How to care for my faux (artificial leather) clothing?
Faux is an artificial fibre. It feels and looks like leather, also known as leatherette, pleather or vegan leather. It is a durable...

Farthings
Jan 27, 2021


Five handy hints to keep clothes in their best condition
Sometimes a little care and maintenance can work wonder in keeping our quality clothes fresh and new. Here are a few ways which are...

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Jan 23, 2021


How to care for your down jacket?
A down jacket or parka coat is essential in our cold winter season. These parkas look very good and also provide warmth in chilly...

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Jan 13, 2021


Tartan / Kilts History and How to care for your kilts or Tartan
Tartan is undoubtedly one of the best-known cloths in the world. This has become the national costume of Scotland, commanding a unique...

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Nov 21, 2020


Can dry cleaning kill bacteria and viruses?
The world is facing the worst situation ever because of this coronavirus pandemic. During this time, we are very worried about catching...

Farthings
Nov 16, 2020


What to do with your wedding dress
What to do with your Wedding Dress after the Big Day? There are plenty of options for what to do with your wedding dress after the big...

Farthings
Nov 10, 2020
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