5 Common Dry Cleaning Myths
Myth: Dry cleaning damages clothes
Fact: When done by a qualified and reputable dry cleaner, dry cleaning does not harm clothing.
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Farthings
- Mar 24
How to clean a puffa/puffer jacket?
Keeping your puffa or puffer jacket clean can be challenging. It requires special care to ensure the fabric and insulation remain intact...
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Farthings
- Mar 16
Turning your shirt collars
I thought before I came to work with Farthings Dry Cleaners that if your shirt has a worn collar, this is it! We cannot save the shirt!
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Farthings
- Feb 13
Why do moths eat clothes?
Firstly, to set the record straight, it is not actually the moths that are eating their way through your wardrobe…it is their larvae!
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Farthings
- Dec 10, 2022
The 12 stains of Christmas!
You may find over Christmas many mishaps happen so there's a stain guide to help you 12 stains of Christmas.
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Farthings
- Aug 2, 2022
School blazers repair and clean
A school blazer can be made of a variety of fabrics. The most common fabric for a school blazer is a natural fabric of cotton and wool.
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Farthings
- Feb 4, 2022
Sheepskin coat and jacket cleaning
Sheepskin is a really warm and cosy material for winter wear. How to keep it clean and refreshed for long term use?
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Farthings
- Jan 3, 2022
Cleaning of ski wear in Cambridge
The ski season, which we have been waiting for so long, has finally arrived, as snow has started to occupy its place in various skiing...
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Farthings
- Dec 1, 2021
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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Farthings
- Jun 25, 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.
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Farthings
- Jun 12, 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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Farthings
- May 20, 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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Farthings
- Jan 27, 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...
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Farthings
- Nov 21, 2020
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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Farthings
- Nov 16, 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...
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Farthings
- Nov 10, 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...
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Farthings
- Oct 30, 2020
Can vinyl trim get damaged during the dry cleaning process?
Nowadays, vinyl clothing is in vogue. Vinyl material gives a perfect shiny look of leather for less price. Sometimes clothes...
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Farthings
- Oct 22, 2020
Summer clothes storage
With the days growing shorter and colder, it’s time to think about storing away your summer clothes safely...
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Farthings
- Oct 10, 2020
Why my feather duvet smells after cleaning?
The feather and down duvets are nice and cosy. We all love them using feather duvets during chilly winter nights.
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