Dry Cleaning
YOUR MENSWEAR
Dry cleaning your clothes has several benefits, including saving you time and improving your attire. Here are four tips to remember when taking care of your menswear. TAKE YOUR SUIT TO THE CLEANERS WHEN IT’S DIRTY Choosing to dry clean instead of washing at home will keep your expensive suits in perfect condition. Even if you don’t wear your suits often, dry cleaning will keep them in pristine shape so they are always ready for the next special occasion. PRESERVE YOUR SUIT This may come as no surprise, but taking good care of your menswear means you won’t have to take it to the cleaners as often. Some people wear suits twice a week, while others wear them twice a year. No matter how frequently you wear yours, make sure you clean and store it properly to preserve its integrity. You can protect your menswear from damage between cleanings by investing in a steamer to lightly extract wrinkles, storing your suit in a garment bag, switching between suits if you wear them regularly, and hanging your suits on wooden hangers.
IMPROVE YOUR LOOK AND CONFIDENCE According to the Journal of Experimental Psychology, research has shown that wearing a suit can improve a man’s confidence. Clothing not only influences how you look, it can also influence how you feel on the inside. Dry cleaning your menswear prevents fabric wrinkles and maintains the suit’s pristine shape. POINT OUT STAINS This is an important step in the dry cleaning process. If you don’t point out stains to your dry cleaner, your suit may not receive the best possible treatment. If your cleaner knows a stain exists, they will take the appropriate steps to remove it.
Protecting your suit doesn’t have to be a pain. Follow these steps to make your menswear last a lifetime.
SUDOKU
This simple and delicious one-pot recipe is perfect for a weeknight. It only requires about 15 minutes of hands-on work, but will taste like you spent all day building flavors. It’s a hearty comfort food that’s sure to delight eaters of all ages. BRAISED CHICKEN and Spring Vegetables
INGREDIENTS
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4 large carrots, cut into sticks
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 tablespoon sugar
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8 small bone-in chicken thighs
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2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped
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1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
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Salt and pepper
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12 radishes, halved
DIRECTIONS
broth and stir in radishes, carrots, and sugar. 4. Return chicken to pan, placing on top of vegetables. Gently simmer with lid on pan for 15– 20 minutes. Finish with chives.
1. Heat olive oil in a large
saucepan or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. 2. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Brown in pan for 6–7 minutes per side. 3. Remove chicken from pan and scrape off excess fat. Add
Recipe inspired by Real Simple
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