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Demystifying curtain cleaning
Curtains often add an extra dimension to the character of a room but knowing how to care for them properly can be a little mystifying....

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Oct 9, 2020


Upcycling your old clothes and textiles
Thinking of binning your clothes because of a tear, broken zip or missing buttons? Think again! At Farthings Dry Cleaners Trumpington and...

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Sep 14, 2020


Know your care labels inside and out
Do you know exactly what the care labels mean inside your garments? Learning what these symbols mean will keep your favourite garments...

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Sep 4, 2020


Why black marks appear after ironing?
One of our clients in Cambridge phoned us yesterday as her iron has left black marks over her lovely white blouse. Why have these black...

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Aug 25, 2020


Do you think you may have bed bugs?
What are bed bugs? Bed bugs are around the size of an apple pip; they are a flat, small oval, brownish insect. But swell up after feeding...

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Aug 3, 2020


Dry Cleaners Farthings: 7 Step Cleaning Process
1. Initial inspection The first process is to examine your garment. We will check the aftercare care label for the purpose of the...

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Jun 28, 2020


Duvet cleaning in Cambridge
Almost all of us change and clean our duvet covers regularly, but our duvet also needs cleaning. Duvets are something which we use to...

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Jun 21, 2020


How to store your winter wardrobe Dos and Don’ts.
Do you ever struggle for space in your wardrobe? A good way to free up space is to store your Winter/ Autumnal - out of season -...

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Apr 7, 2020


Waterproofing for outdoor fabric
So your favourite waterproof jacket has suddenly being letting unwanted rain on to your clothes underneath - instead of beading on the...

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Feb 18, 2020


Fed up with your clothes being eaten by moths?
How you can treat and prevent your clothes being eaten by moth? Adult moths love your wardrobe! It is dark and sometimes warm and moist...

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Feb 1, 2020


Blackout curtains vs thermal curtains
Do you know the difference between Blackout curtains and Thermal curtains? Curtains do act as window coverings. They also add colour and...

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Jan 15, 2020


How to protect your clothes from moths?
Moth is a home invader which is very destructive. Moths destroys our most valuable possessions like your clothes, carpets, rugs etc. Both...

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Nov 6, 2019


What is cashmere?
Where to have my cashmere cleaned in Cambridge? Cashmere is essentially a type of wool, but it doesn’t come from sheep, it is the...

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Jul 26, 2019


How to prevent mildew on clothes?
Mould or mildew is a fungus which can damage many things including clothes. It is a serious problem in cold and humid conditions because...

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Jun 29, 2019


Rain Jacket cleaning and re-waterproofing in Cambridge
During rainy season, road becomes wet and muddy, which increases chances of getting our clothes dirty. The best thing to avoid spoiling...

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Jun 15, 2019


What is F dry clean?
F dry cleaning in Cambridge

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Jun 4, 2019


Winter clothes storage tips
We are delighted by arrival of summer and want to reorganise our wardrobe. Now it’s time to say good bye to your winter coats and...

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May 18, 2019


How to unshrink your clothes
Shrinking clothes is really upsetting when it’s our favourite garment. We all go through this situation few times in our lives....

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May 2, 2019


How to take care for a beaded dress
We all love our garments which are decorated with beautiful beads and sequins. We want to keep them in good condition for longer...

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Apr 25, 2019


What is the difference between dry cleaning and wet cleaning?
The importance of clothes is no less than of the other necessities in our lives. Our clothes witness both the golden and gloomy moments...

Farthings
Apr 12, 2019
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