Cleaning Tips Blog
Expert advice and professional tips from Glory Cleaners to help you care for your garments and extend their life. From stain removal to proper storage, we share our professional knowledge with you.
Featured Cleaning Tips
Professional advice from our expert cleaning team
10 Common Stains & How to Remove Them
Learn professional techniques for removing wine, oil, grass, and other common stains from your clothing. Our step-by-step guide covers pre-treatment methods that work.
Fabric Care Guide by Material
Different fabrics require different care methods. Discover how to properly care for silk, wool, cotton, and synthetic materials to keep them looking their best.
Seasonal Wardrobe Storage Tips
Protect your clothing during off-season storage. Learn proper folding techniques, storage containers, and environmental factors that can damage your garments.
Quick Stain Removal Guide
Emergency stain treatment when you can't get to us immediately
🍷 Wine & Juice Stains
- Blot (don't rub) excess liquid
- Sprinkle salt on fresh stains
- Rinse with cold water
- Apply white vinegar solution
- Wash normally with enzyme detergent
🫒 Oil & Grease Stains
- Absorb excess with cornstarch or baby powder
- Let sit for 15-30 minutes
- Brush off powder gently
- Apply dish soap to remaining stain
- Wash in hottest water safe for fabric
🍃 Grass & Plant Stains
- Rinse with cold water immediately
- Apply rubbing alcohol to stain
- Let sit for 5 minutes
- Rub stain gently with soap
- Wash with oxygen bleach if safe
☕ Coffee & Tea Stains
- Blot up excess liquid quickly
- Rinse from back of fabric
- Apply glycerin to stain
- Let sit for 30 minutes
- Wash with enzyme detergent
Fabric Care by Material
Learn the specific care requirements for different fabric types
🧵 Silk Care
- Washing: Hand wash cold or dry clean only
- Drying: Lay flat to dry, avoid wringing
- Ironing: Use silk setting, iron while slightly damp
- Storage: Hang in breathable garment bags
- Special Notes: Avoid perfumes and deodorants directly on silk
🐑 Wool Care
- Washing: Hand wash cold or dry clean preferred
- Drying: Lay flat to dry, reshape while damp
- Ironing: Use wool setting with pressing cloth
- Storage: Fold with tissue paper, avoid hangers
- Special Notes: Use wool-specific detergent only
🌿 Cotton Care
- Washing: Machine wash warm or hot
- Drying: Tumble dry medium, remove promptly
- Ironing: Cotton setting, iron while damp
- Storage: Can be hung or folded
- Special Notes: Pre-treat stains before washing
🧶 Synthetic Fibers
- Washing: Machine wash cold or warm
- Drying: Low heat or air dry
- Ironing: Low heat setting, check fabric tag
- Storage: Can be hung or folded
- Special Notes: Avoid high heat to prevent melting
Professional Tips from Our Team
Insider knowledge from 15+ years in the cleaning business
Prevention is Key
Always check pockets before washing. Remove coins, pens, and tissues that can damage garments or clog washing machines. Pre-treat visible stains immediately.
Read Care Labels
The care label is your garment's instruction manual. Follow temperature recommendations and dry cleaning instructions. When in doubt, choose dry cleaning for valuable items.
Regular Maintenance
Don't let dirt and stains set. Bring garments to us regularly rather than waiting until they're heavily soiled. This makes cleaning easier and extends garment life.
Need Professional Help?
When DIY methods aren't enough, trust the experts at Glory Cleaners. Our professional cleaning services and stain removal expertise can save your favorite garments.