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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...
Farthings
Jul 24, 2021
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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
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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...
Farthings
Jun 12, 2021
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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...
Farthings
May 29, 2021
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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...
Farthings
May 20, 2021
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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...
Farthings
May 15, 2021
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Why is my jumper/coat bobbly?
Why is my jumper or coat bobbly?
Farthings
Apr 29, 2021
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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.
Farthings
Apr 17, 2021
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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...
Farthings
Apr 10, 2021
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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...
Farthings
Mar 20, 2021
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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...
Farthings
Mar 13, 2021
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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
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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...
Farthings
Feb 20, 2021
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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
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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...
Farthings
Jan 23, 2021
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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...
Farthings
Jan 13, 2021
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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...
Farthings
Nov 21, 2020
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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
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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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Leather and suede cleaning
Have you got a lovely leather or suede jacket stored in the back of your wardrobe, damaged from a day out in the rain? Or maybe it has a...
Farthings
Nov 6, 2020
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