Knowledge and advice
Advice on textiles, stains and treatment
Here we gather practical knowledge from the dry cleaners in Roskilde: what you should and should not do, how we assess a textile, and what can realistically be achieved.
Articles
Knowledge and guidance
Articles about the treatment of clothing and textiles. If you are in doubt about a textile, you are welcome to let us assess it.
- Basic knowledgeWhat is dry cleaning?A factual explanation of what happens to clothes in a dry cleaning machine, and the difference between dry cleaning, washing and professional wet cleaning.Read the article
- Home and sleepHow often should duvets and pillows be washed?The need depends on use, filling and care label. Here is what we look at, and what you can assess yourself.Read the article
- MethodsWhat is professional wet cleaning, and what does EU Ecolabel mean?A short, practical overview of professional wet cleaning as a method, protection of delicate textiles and what EU Ecolabel covers.Read the article
- HomeCurtains: how to get them ready for dry cleaningFrom taking down to hanging up — practical advice that makes the process simple and protects the fabric.Read the article
- Wedding dressesThe wedding dress after the weddingStains from food, drink and soil set over time. Here is what you should know before the dress is put away.Read the article
- Christening gownsWhy does a christening gown turn yellow over time?A christening gown can look completely clean after the christening and still turn yellow in the wardrobe. The explanation is the residues you cannot see.Read the article
- Materials and constructionPolyester filling in jackets: why can wadding flatten or clump?Polyester wadding can shift in some jackets. We explain what the filling is, how the construction matters, and what can be seen from the outside.Read the article
- Damage and storageMoths in clothing: how to recognise, prevent and deal with damageThe larvae feed on animal fibres such as wool, cashmere and silk. Here are the signs, the prevention and the steps that make sense for both minor and major infestations.Read the article
- Treatment and materialsWhat do the symbols on the care label mean?The care label shows the maximum permitted treatment. We explain the five main areas, and why we always assess the whole textile and not just a single symbol.Read the article
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Cases from our own dry cleaners
All pictures are our own original photos from jobs we have treated ourselves in Roskilde.
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