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Many of us have those special outfits we only break out for very special occasions—that little black dress, that wool suit, that perfect jacket. But remember to keep one thing in mind—while you’re out with that special someone this Valentine’s Day, once the date starts, your clothes step into the ring for an intense battle between cleanliness and stains!

DING DING!

Round 1: Chocolate

On Valentine’s Day, it’s impossible to get away from chocolate—after all, a whopping 58 million pounds of it is sold every year for the holiday. Another fact? Chocolate packs a double-punch stain made up of part dye and part oil on your clothes.

Round 2: Red Wine

What compliments a romantic dinner? A nice bottle of red wine. But we’re not here to give you dating tips—we’re here to warn you that spilling red wine won’t just ruin the mood, but that expensive dress as well.

Round 3: Flowers

At some point during the evening, flowers are in order. Though they’re pretty and smell heavenly, don’t hold them too close—roses and other flowers can leave subtle stains that’ll never leave. Especially watch out for yellow flower pollen.

Round 4: Candle Wax

There’s probably going to be candles while enjoying a Valentine’s Day dinner. But be careful—if you’re reaching across the table to pick up your glass or to grab your loved one’s hand, don’t let any wax drip on your sleeve—it’ll quickly work its way into the fibers of your clothes and harden, making it nearly impossible to remove.

Round 5: Makeup

Lipstick. Blush. Mascara. If any of these gets too close to your outfit, it might be the last time you wear them.

If your clothes don’t make it through all five rounds this Valentine’s Day, don’t fret— your Littleton Dry Cleaning facility is always here to clean up after a hard-fought battle. Using our organic cleaning process, the stains suffered on Valentine’s Day will disappear faster than your favorite chocolate. And after your clothes are spot-free, they’ll use the Soybean-Nano Technology again to give your outfits a shield against liquids and stains.

Even if your clothes aren’t dirty, bringing them by Green Care Cleaners will set them up for a spot-free existence.  Stop by or call us at (303) 798-0515 today!

We’ve all got our own resolutions for 2012. The top New Year’s resolutions include weight loss, exercise, quitting smoking and better money management. Well, we have one addition that should be on everyone’s list, and that’s Denver clothing care. Well, clothing care and money management are tied together because the better you are at taking care your apparel the more money you will save! Recently, there has been an increase of travel and consumer spending in the US, which is indicative of an economy beginning to thrive, but who wouldn’t mind more money in their savings account? And let’s not forget about the household items like table clothes, linen, and curtains too. All of which can be professionally and thoroughly cleaned to look like new again!

Give Your Garments a Face-lift:

The most important thing you can do for your apparel and household items is to make sure they are properly cleaned. Proper care will allow you to keep clothing items longer while still looking like new. It doesn’t stop there. Your table linens can take a beating too. The fancy cloth you spread out for dinner guests can become worn and tired looking over time, especially after the holidays. Instead of spending the money on a new set of dining linens, simply bring them to a professional Denver dry cleaning facility that provides the care and attention that you and your garments deserve. It’s easy to douse a piece of clothing with chemicals to try and get it clean. We don’t think that’s good enough for you or your clothes. Green Care Cleaners is committed to providing the best in cleaning services because we know it shows in the look and feel of your best suits and dresses. It all adds up to better service for no extra money!

Hostess With The Mostess:

Green Care Cleaners in Littleton even has an advanced stain prevention system called SoyBean Nano Technology that will hinder stains from forming in the first place. Accidents happen and are out of your control. However, you can control whether or not those pesky spills stick. Think of what happens to water when you wash a peach or a soybean pod…it beads up and rolls right off. We create the same effect on a microscopic scale on your clothes. If your guest dribbles wine at dinner, there’s no need to jump up and immediately yank off the table cloth for a soaking, thus making your guest feel like a burden. Green Care Cleaners is happy to pick-up and deliver your garments free of charge, simply give us a ring at 303-798-0515.

Keep Ride & Ski Gear Looking Like New:

Summer presents certain stains like grass, but Winter-time has its own particular stains as well. When the snow falls, many Denverites travel to the mountains for some powder. However, early season conditions mean dirt, rocks, and muddy patches are easily exposed. We all know that ski and snowboard apparel cost an arm and a leg, so if your ski jackets and pants have taken a beating over the seasons, do yourself a favor and have them laundered at your reliable Littleton dry cleaning service. You will be amazed at your “new” get-up and won’t feel the need to cough up the dough for new gear.

Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snow: How to keep your winter wardrobe looking like new!

Denverites know that the key to a good winter wardrobe in Colorado is layers. We all know that our weather can change drastically from one day to the next. Today it is 60 degrees and sunny, but tomorrow’s forecast calls for 5 inches of snowfall!

To stay comfortable in the Winter time any old coat just won’t do. Find one that not only keeps you insulated from the cold, but blocks the wind that comes sweeping down the foothills. “Puffy” jackets are your best bet for protection against the harsh elements because they lock in your body’s heat while blocking out the wind. Once you’ve found your perfect winter coat your next thought may be, how do I keep it looking like new? The best thing you can do for your winter apparel, old or new, is to seek out a Denver professional cleaning facility that will take special care of your clothing.

We are all working with tighter budgets these days, and we all want the most “bang for our buck”. It only makes sense that you would want your wardrobe investments to stay intact as long as possible. Experience the difference a professional and caring cleaning service makes at Green Care Cleaners. We are committed to providing the best possible service while leading the industry with our organic cleaning methods.

Smothering your winter apparel with toxic chemicals is what you’ll get when you visit a traditional cleaning service. Our organic cleaning methods will keep your clothes feeling better, smelling cleaner, and looking sharper without harmful chemicals. Additionally, we offer a stain resistant process called Soybean Nano technology that will keep your Winter wardrobe looking as pristine as the day you purchased them. So, when you’re at your Holiday parties this season don’t panic when you dribble red wine on your new silk dress, or dump gravy on your cashmere scarf. With stain resistant Soybean Nano technology, liquids bead up and roll right off the material. This season keep your sharpest jackets, fanciest dresses, most delicate gowns, and nicest shirts fresh and clean, and stop by our organic cleaning facility in Greenwood Village!

The world would be a boring place if we all looked the same. We are all built differently and it’s because of this that our world is filled with unique fashion styles. The one thing every woman looks and feels fabulous in is that Little Black Dress. Your “LBD” makes you look and feel perfect no matter what. Why can’t we feel like this with every outfit we try on before work?

It’s no secret that there are certain styles that flatter certain body types. For example, someone with shorter legs might wear straight legged or boot cut pants in an attempt to elongate their legs. If you have a shorter torso and long legs than one tip is to wear skirts and pants in colors lighter than your tops. Once you find that perfect combination that gives you that “LBD” effect, you’ll want to ensure this fashion find stays intact.

No need to go out and purchase fifty pairs of straight legged trousers once you discover how amazing you look in them. Remember that your organic cleaners in Greenwood Village can revive those slacks and even keep them stain free with soybean-nano technology, so you won’t have to fight with coffee stains anymore. Professional, expert cleaning services should also offer free pick-up and delivery of your garments . If they don’t then stop wasting your precious time and money shuffling your clothing around and let a full service, organic cleaner take care of you!

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Have you ever washed a colorful shirt only to discover that your washing machine and detergent have turned it a few shades lighter? It’s as if they’ve teamed up on you and your wardrobe. The new, brightly colored shirt you just bought for spring is now dull and lifeless. It’s an unfortunate situation and it can be extremely irritating when your clothing comes out looking a decade older after one wash.

How do you stop this viscous cycle of abuse and protect your colorful clothing? To keep your colorful clothing more vibrant and happy, send them to your professional organic cleaners in Cherry Creek. Organic cleaners are the authorities on keeping your dress the most electric shade of blue, or making sure your jacket stays that perfect shade of jet black. The same can be said for getting your dingy whites back to their radiant color.

Is that collared button-up shirt you always wear to work no longer the same pure shade of white as the first time you wore it? Yes, dumping them in chlorine bleach might fight off the grunge, but at what cost? This harmful chemical can cause eye and skin irritation and give you headaches as well. Not to mention that an accidental spill could ruin a nearby pile of laundry. Sometimes, whites accidently find their way into the colors basket. You didn’t want a new pink button up, but you’ve got one now! Instead of dealing with these potential disasters you can just have your garments picked up and delivered for free by your caring and professional organic cleaning experts!

Think of your organic cleaners as the guardians of your closet/dresser. They vigilantly defend your honor and keep you from looking like you got dressed in a dumpster. Organic cleaners that use soybean nano-technology have the capability to preserve the colors of your intensely hued garments. Only sophisticated cleaners will use Soybean Nano-Technology to make your garments resistant to stain.

Whether you realize it or not, maintaining the vibrancy of your clothing makes a statement to your friends, family, and coworkers. Failing to acknowledge your dinginess also makes a statement. Let the organic cleaning experts at Green Care Cleaners help you make the best impression wherever you go!

We all know of some stain removing trick that our mothers have passed on to us or that friends have told us about. Some work better than others though and some “home remedies” should never, ever be used. It turns out that some common remedies can actually be damaging to your garments. Here are a few household solutions to avoid altogether:

Dishwasher detergent:You may have heard that the detergent you use on your dirty dishes will also work on your food stained clothing as well. However, this is far from the truth and is actually a bad idea. Dishwashing detergent fades colors, damages the fabrics’ fibers, and also causes skin irritation.

Shampoo:Keep colored or milky-looking shampoos away from your clothing. They have ingredients that will just cause a big foaming mess and result in a bigger stain.

Milk on washable ink:This doesn’t remove the ink and can result in an additional protein stain. Have your organic cleaners in Greenwood Village handle this one and save the milk for your cereal.

Hair spray on ball-point ink:Ink stains are pesky ones indeed. Your colleagues may have suggested using your hairspray to effectively remove ballpoint stains. Unfortunately, you will just be creating an even stickier situation. The hairspray will leave behind a gummy residue and affect the fabrics’ color as well.

Salt to make dyes colorfast:You might have tried soaking your colorful clothing in salt water in an attempt to preserve their color and prevent bleeding. Doing this is only a temporary fix though, unless you plan on washing that article of clothing in salt water every time. As soon as the garment is wet again the dye can start to fade or bleed.

White vinegar:Vinegar is actually an acid that may weaken rayon, silk, or cotton fibers and cause discoloration.

The easiest way to ward off evil stains is not letting them happen in the first place. Your organic cleaners can apply Soybean Nano-Technology to your clothing, which makes them resistant to stains and will you save you a lot of time and grief!

Mustard, ketchup, sauce, crayons, markers, ink, makeup, nail polish, mud, grass, clay, blood, sweat, coffee, wine, grease, oil, and gasoline. These are just a few substances that can cause pesky stains that can ruin your clothing. Why is it that stains are easily picked up, but so impossible to get rid of? With the current state of our economy, we are all monitoring our spending habits. We can’t afford to go out and buy a new wardrobe every time we have a spill. One way to stretch your dollar as far as possible is to preserve the clothes you already own. The trick is finding a solution that doesn’t involve walking out the door wrapped in plastic, like a Twinkie.

The stains of summer

In the Summer time we all take advantage of the warmer weather and spend more of our time outdoors. This means that we are exposing our wardrobe to environmental conditions. We participate in all kinds of activities in the heat of the sun such as: camping, gardening, barbeques, and baseball. If you want to keep your shirts looking fresh for the next round of outdoor, social gatherings in your neighborhood you will need to take those sweat stained shirts to the cleaners. If you plan on wearing outfits more than once, you should be taking them to the cleaners every time they’re worn to prolong their lifetime. A professional, organic cleaning service in Littleton is the way to go.

When handing your garments over to the organic cleaning experts you can be confident that they will look as crisp as the first time you wore them. If you’re taking the time and money to have your clothing professionally cleaned, why would you want someone to just douse them with dangerous, harmful chemicals at the dry cleaners? Even breathing the dry cleaning chemical, Perchloroethylene, can adversely affect your nervous system. Symptoms of Perc exposure range from headaches, fatigue, dizziness, sweating, and even unconsciousness! Green Care does not use any harsh chemicals that will harm your health or leave your clothing with that chemical smell. Our organic cleaning process is safe and gentle but still gets your clothes their cleanest. We promise to take extra special care of each garment that comes in so you can look your best!

The harsh chemicals used in standard dry cleaning procedures can be completely intolerable to chemically-sensitive people, or people with skin allergies. If you suffer from skin allergies (or know somebody who does), did you know that it is possible to get your “dry clean only” garments clean and fresh without the harsh chemicals, perfumes, and allergic reactions? The solution is organic dry cleaning, and Green Care Cleaners is your source for organic dry cleaning in Denver. Here are some differences between regular dry cleaning and organic cleaning and why the latter is a much better option for people with sensitive skin.

Dry cleaning uses harsh chemicals. Organic cleaning does not.

The term dry cleaning is a bit misleading. It is referred to as dry because no water is used. However, a liquid petroleum based solvent along with harsh detergents and soaps are used as the cleaning solution, which is the main cause of skin irritation.

Instead of using harsh chemicals, organic cleaning uses temperature-controlled water, sophisticated computer-controlled machines, and gentle detergents to get your clothes clean. This gentle process is hypo-allergenic and has no scents or perfumes that cause skin irritation as a result of allergies.

Dry cleaning can be bad for the environment. Organic cleaning is not.

One solvent used in regular dry cleaning is perchloroethylene (referred to as perc). After clothes have been cleaned in a large machine mixed with perc, the used solvent must be disposed of as hazardous waste!

No wonder some people have an allergic reaction to clothing that has undergone this process. Organic cleaning uses specialized non-toxic detergents that are much safer for the environment and for sensitive skin.

If you are plagued by rashes and skin irritation and have been unable to get your favorite “dry clean only” garments fresh and clean, organic dry cleaning in Littleton is the answer.

The aftermath of a house fire can leave you feeling overwhelmed. Possessions have been ruined and pieces of your life may have been lost forever. If your clothing did not go up in flames, it may have been damaged by smoke and water. It is much more cost effective to have them cleaned than it is to buy an entirely new wardrobe. However, washing them yourself in a regular washing machine will not get the smoke and soot smell out of them. It’s important to have a professional treat and restore your precious garments.

There are two things that cause the most damage to clothing: soot and odor. Before a garment can be deodorized, the soot must be removed. Our special organic cleaning process is a gentle method which reduces the risk of spreading the soot to non-damaged areas. Dry cleaning’s harsh chemicals can move the soot from one area of the garment and spread it around to others. The same can be said with odor removal as far as transferring the damage to other areas. Throwing damaged clothes in to the washing machine only means that they will be swirling around in smoky water, not able to be fully cleaned. It’s best to leave this process to a professional.

If you are recovering from a fire and your wardrobe was damaged, allow the experts in organic dry cleaning in Littleton to restore your clothing instead of attempting to get the soot and odor out yourself.

Birds are singing, flowers are beginning to bloom, and you’ve started your new workout regimen, or have planned to start. That’s right, spring is here and that means one thing, Wedding Season! And who doesn’t love a spring wedding? If you are a blushing bride to be, you have spent the past year (maybe your entire life) browsing catalogs and boutiques for that perfect wedding dress. You have devoted so much of your time to selecting that one gown that will wow all in attendance and leave your future husband breathless. Even if you aren’t the one saying ‘I do’ then you’re probably on the guest list. Being invited to a wedding is a great privilege — and of course you want to look your best for the big day too!

Cherish those memories

After investing so much energy into finding that perfect dress it’s only natural to want to hold onto this flawless piece of history. Is there even a way to clean and preserve your wedding dress so that it stays as beautiful as on your wedding day? Maybe you have plans to give your future daughter this heirloom, so she’ll be able to wear it on her wedding day.

Well, one thing is certain. You definitely do not want to hand over your gown to any old dry cleaners. There is a superior alternative when it comes to preserving your gown and it’s called organic cleaning. Regardless of beads, embroidery, or lace, and no matter what material, having an organic cleaning professional preserve and clean your wedding dress is the way to go.

The problem with dry cleaning

The most alarming part of dry cleaning is the fact that harmful and dangerous chemicals are used in this process. After the potent chemical Perchloroethylene (or “Perc” for short) is used on your garments, it actually has to be sealed tight and hauled away because it’s so harsh on the environment. It is so strong, in fact, that it’s also used to degrease auto parts and strip paint! When your clothes come back from the dry cleaners stiff, dry and faded, and they smell like chemicals, it’s because of the chemicals they use. What’s worse, they reuse those chemicals over and over, dunking your precious dress in with strangers’ clothes. Who knows where those other clothes have been?.

The alternative to dry cleaning

There is a much safer and more reliable alternative, and it’s called organic cleaning. This cleaning method uses temperature-controlled water, sophisticated computer-controlled machines, years and years of experience, and gentle detergents to get your clothes clean. Some organic cleaners also use soybean nano-technology that make your garments stain resistant. In addition to being completely natural, this soybean nano-technology is also incredibly good for your skin, and if you have any skin allergies, you’ll probably find that you don’t have the same problems that you do with traditional dry cleaning. And forget about “dry clean only” labels. Organic cleaning can be performed regardless of material. So, you can be confident that your cashmere sweater, silk shirt, and beaded wedding dress will all be taken care of when you take it to an organic dry cleaner in Littleton.