Wednesday, July 31, 2013

How To Find The Best Rockville Dry Cleaners

By Maryanne Goff


A dependable Rockville dry cleaners will help their customers keep their cherished garments looking like new. It's important to be able to recognize what makes a good cleaning service when choosing one to care for one's clothing. An unprofessional service may end up doing more harm than good, so choosing a reputable one is essential.

There are two main types of dry cleaning businesses, the "dry store" and the "package plant". The former is usually part of a larger chain which acts as an intake point where customers drop off their items which are then sent out to a central plant. The latter has all their own equipment on site and does the work right there themselves. Most often, the smaller businesses offer more personal customer service, while the larger franchises focus more on lower prices and fast service.

Asking people whom one knows if they can recommend a dry cleaner they are pleased with is a good way to locate a quality service. They can also point out those which have disappointed them and are best avoided. A thrift store is a business which is always using the services of a dry cleaner, so they too may be able to suggest one.

Stains can certainly put a cleaner's skills to the test. They should be able to identify the nature of a stain and know how to pre-treat it. Oil-based stains are better removed than water-based stains, which may even become worse due to the fact that solvent alone is used for cleaning. The technician must know how to properly treat each type of stain.

How well they press garments is another quality to look for. While pressing can be accomplished either by hand or with a machine press, hand-pressing is better in most instances since it allows for more precision and is appropriate for more types of clothing than machine-pressing. A skilled presser will know how to press an item so it's ready to be worn as soon as it's picked up.

If someone is considering a certain cleaner, it's a good idea to bring in a few pieces which will effectively gauge how good they are at their job. The best choices include a light-colored silk and linen garment, and a cotton shirt. When they are returned, the customer can look them over carefully and then decide if this service is worth using again or not.

The colors of the garment should be as vivid as before, without any signs of dullness, which usually indicates the use of a dirty filter. The technician must also know how to properly apply sizing, which is a finishing product that provides shape and firmness to the fabric. If a button is lost or loose, they should also fix these at no additional cost.

The turnaround time is another point to consider when looking for Rockville dry cleaners. Two hours is a reasonable waiting time, places which make customers wait several days are not the best choice, but on the other hand it is better to pay a bit more for conscientious care being paid to one's clothing items.




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