Hate Fast Fashion? Tie Dye Day is Your Day to Celebrate!
Each April 30th we celebrate National Tie Dye Day. While it might get you thinking about Woodstock and the hippies of the 1960s, there’s a lot more to the tale of the tie dyed garment and a lot more to celebrate.
A New and Exciting List of Laundry Dos and Don’ts
You might think of one thing every April 15th…laundry.
Yup, it’s National Laundry Day again, and we’re certain you’re ready to dedicate a few hours of time today to learning more about laundry than ever before.
No? Got something else on your “to do” list every April 15? That’s fine, go deal with that. We’ll be right here, ready and waiting when you get back.
Okay! Done with that other chore? Good, now it’s time to roll up your sleeves, or change out of them completely and into your chore-doing-duds, because today it’s all about mastering some authentically helpful laundry dos and don’ts.
To Fold or Not to Fold…
Do you HAVE to fold laundry? Find out the pros, con, and philosophies behind this practice. Folding laundry is actually interestin.
We Made the News!!
We made the news! Watch Pearl Small of News Center Maine visit us to discuss our work!
Celebrate Mr. Rogers’ Birthday with Oak Hill Dry Cleaners
In honor of what would have been Mr. Rogers’ 96th birthday, we are offering a sweater special. Just in time for spring, we encourage you to get your sweaters professionally cleaned and ready to be safely put away for the upcoming warmer weather. From March 20th through April 20th, you enjoy 10% any order of four or more sweaters. You can print out the coupon below or simply say “Code 143” when bringing in your order. Whether your sweaters were made by your mom, just like Mr. Rogers’ or just among your cozy winter favorites, now is the best time to give them the kind of TLC we specialize in here at Oak Hill Dry Cleaners!
It’s Halfway Through “Clean Out Your Closet Week” and Time to Learn More About Fast Fashion
This year, we celebrate National Clean Out Your Closet Week from March 11-17. While it is a great time to dust off those vintage or seasonal items and send or bring them to Oak Hill Dry Cleaners for a bit of TLC, you might also be tempted to pitch those things you haven’t worn for a while.
Hold on a second! There are good ways to get rid of unwanted items, and there are very bad ways to nix those out of date looks.
Learn about them here.
The Oak Hill Dry Cleaner Guide to Dry Cleaning
At long last, all of your questions about dry cleaning are answered…and answered honestly. This is a must-read, compelling, expose about the industry…no, it really isn’t. But it is a good read while enjoying your coffee and it’s calorie free.
Do You Know Thomas L. Jennings?
Before Black History Month ends, we need to take a moment to recognize a remarkable American inventor – Thomas L. Jennings. Known as the Father of Dry Cleaning, he was the first African American inventor to own the rights to a patent. His story goes far beyond the invention of a dry cleaning process known as dry scouring, however.
Mark the End of National Secondhand Wardrobe Week By Learning All about “Fast Fashion” (insert boos and hissing here)
Yesterday was the final day of National Secondhand Wardrobe Week, making today the ideal moment to encourage readers to convert this annual holiday week into a year-round activity. Why turn one week into fifty-two weeks? There are loads of reasons to frequently purge your closets and bring good items to spots for resale and reuse. You’ll save money, find a truly unique wardrobe, and contribute to a more affordable way of life for many around you.
Then, there’s the biggest reason to celebrate a secondhand wardrobe. Avoiding fast fashion.
Fall Behind on the Laundry? That’s Fine Because Today is “Clashing Clothes Day”
Fall Behind on the Laundry? That’s Fine Because Today is “Clashing Clothes Day”
The fourth Thursday of every January is “Clashing Clothes Day.” Created as an opportunity to thumb your nose at fashion and wear whatever you want, the holiday has lost a bit of its rebelliousness over time. Fashion being fashion, this holiday has been embraced by garment industry experts and turned into a trend instead.
So, instead of looking like you got dressed in the dark or ran out of matching clothes, your outfit for Clashing Clothes Day may set you apart as a fashionista.
What if it was unintentional and due to a lack of clean clothing? That’s okay because today gives you a free pass to look funkier than usual. As one expert writes:
“Today is merely a day to have fun with your outfit and show up in the brightest, silliest of hues, without the fashion police raining on your parade.”
(Plus, we’ll give you a few tips for overcoming laundry hurdles)
It’s National Coffee Break Day…Learn How to Deal with Coffee Stains
No matter how you have spilled a bit of coffee or tea, we thought today would be the best day to learn how to address the issue. Why today? Because it is National Coffee Break Day!
While I say any day is the perfect day for a coffee break, every January 20 is a day “all about highlighting the importance of a coffee break during work hours.”
After all, a quick jolt of caffeine can sharpen the mind and get you over a lull in energy that takes you through the rest of the day. In fact, according to “the National Coffee Association, coffee is rich in antioxidants that have various health benefits. A ‘coffee break,’ on the other hand, helps workers relax, become more productive, and stay motivated. Experts have even gone so far as to say that taking a coffee break is essential for maintaining business ties. It also enhances performance and increases cognitive efficiency.”
Does a coffee break reduce the risk of spills and stains, though? Nope. So, let’s see how to address this crisis of coffee loss, or more appropriately, how to remove coffee (or tea) stains on clothing.
Today is Winnie the Pooh Day and a Great Day to Learn How to Clean Stuffed Animals
To honor Winnie the Pooh Day (which is author A.A. Milne’s birthday, too!), we’d like to walk you through the most successful method of cleaning the many stuffed animals, including Pooh, Eeyore, Tigger, Piglet, and so many more.
After all, what is more endearing than watching our kids and grandkids, nieces and nephews, and even pets, curl up with their favorite stuffed animals? The pure love, affection, and comfort that on display make us want to ensure they have those toys for a very long time. Remember, it was Pooh who said:
“Sometimes the smallest things take up the most room in your heart,” so let’s learn how to keep those little stuffed animals clean and safe for years or decades to come. They bring so much joy and can often become treasures, so let’s learn how to care for them over a lifetime!
Ugh! Everyone is Sick…How to Keep Beds Sanitary and Cozy
Ugh! Everyone is Sick…How to Keep Beds Sanitary and Cozy
According to Keren Landman, MD, it seems like everyone is sick right now. At least, we all have a few people in our lives who are battling “mild colds to more serious bugs.” And she’s right, the CDC recently released figures demonstrating that we’ve been “above baseline” in terms of reported respiratory illness for more than eight weeks.
This year we have RSV, flu, Covid-19 and a host of other suspects to deal with. Apparently, all of them are increasing a bit ahead of schedule and “a broader age group is turning up very sick, too.”
This means you may find yourself looking after someone, or even a few someones, stuck at home and combatting a seasonal illness. But, when someone is stuck at home on bed rest, it means that bedding could easily become a hiding spot for germs.
It’s National Spaghetti Day
It’s National Spaghetti Day…Time to Learn How to Tackle Tomato Sauce Stains!
While I’m a huge fan of any sort of pasta, including classic spaghetti with tomato sauce, I’m not a lover of the stains this dish so often leaves behind. In our shop, we spend a lot of time trying to get tomato stains out of clothing, tablecloths, and napkins.
Because of this, and in honor of National Spaghetti Day, we’d love to share our most effective, at-home remedies for eliminating the inevitable spot or stain from a tomato-based pasta sauce.
Stop Letting Errands Run You – January is “Get a Balanced Life Month”
Work-life balance…how often do you hear people offering up that little nugget as a “simple” solution to all problems?
The thing is, balance is easier said than done…right?
Well, enter the New Year and its opportunities to start anew and get in balance. Yet, it is also the time for that inevitable call for Resolutions. You know, those promises (or threats) you make to yourself, spend energy planning, and then feel horrible about dropping, failing, or quitting within the first weeks or months of the year?
If you find yourself stuck in the perennial cycle of entering January as a clean slate for starting a diet and exercise plan, finally getting finances in order, organizing your home, and all the rest…Stop it.
Yes, you read that correctly.
Stop. It. NOW.
January Promotion: Winter White Sale - It’s a BOGO!
Start 2024 with a fresh, warm bed thanks to our winter white sale. BOGO bedding gives you 10% orders with two or more pieces of bedding. Comforters, blankets, throws, bedspreads…get your bedding ready for the coldest season.