January is all about fresh starts, and there’s no better time to give your shirts a clean, fresh reset. Dress shirts can lose their crispness over time, but with the proper care, you can ensure they stay pristine and professional. Dress shirts require more attention than your favorite tees, so the right techniques are essential to avoid collar damage or lost buttons. Whether it’s your go-to office look or a going-out blouse, here’s how to keep your dress shirt style sharp. As always, look at the care label on your shirt to see if there are any specific instructions or details about the fabric. While many dress shirts are machine washable, some button-downs have delicate features that require a gentle approach. Make sure to unbutton the top, remove any collar stays, and uncuff the sleeves before washing it on delicate. It’s important to remove the shirt from the washer as soon as the cycle is over so wrinkles don’t have time to set in. You can either hang it on a clothesline to air dry or lay it flat to dry. To achieve a fresh-pressed look, carefully iron the garment, starting with the collar and working toward the center. Sleeves can be tricky for beginners, so remember to flatten the seam and spread the material out with your hands. KEEP YOUR DRESS SHIRTS CRISP AND POLISHED Step Into the New Year in Style
Quiz for the Day: What room in a house is seldom mentioned in property descriptions but causes boundless headaches and stress if absent? Design a Fun and Functional Mudroom
Answer: A mudroom.
A mudroom is a buffer zone against dirt, mud, slush, and snow. Beyond keeping your house clean and making it easier to enter, a mudroom provides extra storage and adds to the value of your home. A well-designed mudroom is also a stress reliever, freeing homeowners from worries about muddy floors, dripping boots, and raincoats. Some people create mudrooms by converting a closet or laundry room, expanding a garage, or enclosing a porch, while others add a small addition or bump-out to their house. The cost ranges from a few thousand dollars to convert a closet to $30,000 or more to create a new addition.
Here are three essential features to make your mudrooms work well for adults, kids, and pets.
SITTING SPACE A cushioned bench makes it easier for users to remove shoes and boots. Built-in benches that double as storage space anchor the design and make it easy to tuck seasonal gear, shoes, and boots neatly out of sight. While many homeowners yearn for the tidy, put- together look of closed cabinets for storing accessories and supplies, a combination of closed cabinets and open cubbies for easy access to oft-used items is a more practical design for this hardworking space. Also, inside those closed cupboards can be a good place for shared device charging stations to keep the cords out of sight. MULTIPURPOSE FLOORING Your mudroom floor will take a beating, so choose durable, easy- to-clean tile or stone flooring. Earth tones work well in this space, for obvious reasons! If your mudroom design will accommodate a utility sink, this is a welcome addition for cleaning dirty hands and footwear. Another good dual-purpose design is to convert your laundry room into a mudroom. WALL STORAGE Hooks and open shelves along the walls can provide needed storage for clothing, bags, and pet leashes. Line the shelves with colorful bins and baskets to expand available space and add visual interest. Consider labeling the bins to maintain order, and swap out the baskets as the seasons change.
At Janet Davis Cleaners, we know the confidence a sharp shirt can bring. We’ll ensure your favorite tops are deep cleaned and treated, and we’ll take care of the ironing for you. We can sew any buttons back on and ensure it’s wrinkle-free and ready to wear. Our customers know they can count on us to make their shirts look brand-new, including a recent guest.
“I am very particular about my shirts, and even though they charge a little more than I’ve been used to, you can see immediately why. It’s worth every penny. Everything comes back looking as new as the day I bought them. It’s like I get new shirts every time I pick them up.”
Start the new year with shirts as sharp as you feel. Contact Janet Davis Cleaners today, and step out with confidence and style.
As you implement these savvy design features, you’ll soon see the benefits of containing the messes of day-to-day life.
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