Proper Care & Maintenance

Unless you spill something on your clothes that causes a stain or perspire heavily, you should safely get three to four (or more) wears out of your garments before having to take them to the cleaners. Avoid storing large and heavy items in your pockets for prolonged periods of time. When driving, hang your jacket on a hanger. 

When at the cleaners, request no starch as it can weaken the fabric over time. Only dry-clean when necessary. Avoid overcrowding shirts in your closet to prevent wrinkles. Leave collar stays in as often as possible to maintain the shape of your collar. (Just be sure to take them out before taking the shirt to the cleaner.) 

Similar to your coat or blazer, you should be able to get multiple wears out of your slacks before needing to send them to the cleaner. Only dry clean when needed. Avoid storing bulky items in the pockets. (including your hands) When hanging, line up pant bottoms along the crease to avoid unnecessary wrinkles. 

Typically, a clean wire hanger from the cleaners works just fine for a dress shirt or blouse. For suits, sport coats, slacks or blazers, you want to make sure you have a thicker hanger to support the structure of the garment. 

Whether it is a suit or sport coat, each article of clothing goes out the door in a Langel & Woods garment bag. This is important as it provides protection during travel and helps protect the garment from light, dust or potential snags in the closet while not being worn.

It's important to find a reputable cleaner to care for your clothing. Do you research, read Google reviews and don't hesitate to reach out to us if you have questions about a specific one. For clients in Des Moines, we recommend Victoria Cleaners.