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Curtain care tips

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Maintaining pristine  bed linens  and flawless curtains show just how much you care about your home. While most people tend to wash their bed sheets regularly, a vast majority forget about their curtains. This leads to dirt and dust building up and the curtains deteriorating over time. These curtains not only shield you and your family from the weather outside, they also add style, comfort and privacy to your home. They deserve a lot more than the occasional visit to the  dry-cleaners . Here are simple things you can do today to take care of these unsung heroes. Combat dust Your curtains biggest adversary is everywhere, but still invisible to the naked eye. While dust build-up might seem like a minor complication, over time this leads to fading colours, the build-up of irritants and the darkening of curtains. Unless you send your curtains to the dry-cleaners regularly, this invisible enemy is sure to have made a home in your curtains. The ea...

Essential Tips to take care of your designer saree

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A saree can be a versatile outfit, perfect for almost any occasion. It can make you look graceful, traditional, trendy and alluring at the same time. Just like your saree can bring out the best in you, your saree needs you to bring out the best in it. We all put in time and effort to wear the saree flawlessly, so why hold back when it comes to storing it? Here are some essential saree care tips straight from your favourite  dry-cleaner in Mumbai . Silk sarees You should never hand-wash or machine wash a silk saree as these methods lead to shrinking and the saree losing its original sheen. To provide the right care for your precious sarees you should rely on professional  dry-cleaning services  like  Spin N Press  to take care of your garments for you. Another tip to remember is to avoid hanging your saree under direct sunlight which can lead to discoloration. Bundling up your saree haphazardly is another big no-no that results in embroidery...

Easy ways to maintain your shoes during the monsoon

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The monsoon can be a boon or a curse based on the day you’re having. While it was fun to play in the rain as a child, it can be troublesome when you’re you’re on your way to a big meeting and you end up with mud on your shoes. Even though you know  how to preserve your clothes during the rainy season  now, you might still worry about your shoes getting ruined. With these simple tips in mind you won’t just take care of your shoes, but also get them looking as clean as any  shoe cleaning service in Mumbai  can. Dry your shoes The most important tip to remember is that if your shoes are wet you need to dry them as soon as possible. Choose a breezy spot or place them under the fan to speed up the process. Do not leave your wet shoes near an air-conditioner, as doing so will keep them cold and damp instead of drying them. It is necessary to let your shoes dry before you consider sending them to a  shoe cleaning service . Wearing wet shoes is highl...

How to get rid of the mildew smell from clothes

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Mildew is a type of mould or fungi that can be found on clothes, upholstery and walls in humid climates. Mildew appears in the form of a thin dusting of white and grey particles. Unless you utilise expert  dry cleaners  like  Spin N Press  you probably find it difficult to get rid of the smell completely even after multiple washes. Here are some tips to prevent, find and remove mildew straight from your local  dry cleaners . Prevent mildew A lack of ventilation and an excess build-up of moisture allows mildew to thrive. Natural fibers like cotton, silk and leather are the ideal environment for mildew growth. To prevent this it is important to keep moisture  in the air down to a minimum. In moisture-prone areas like your kitchen and bathroom, it is essential to install exhaust fans, open a window and turn up the thermostat to prevent excessive water vapour. Wipe down greasy and wet surfaces, like your kitchen counter and ensure that your...