Think of your favorite coat or jacket. Now, try to think about the last time you had it cleaned. It’s easy to forget to care for outerwear as the seasons change, but just like your lovely pair of blue jeans, your coats and jackets need regular care to keep looking good. We have gathered some tips on when and how to clean your coats.
First of all, consider the fabric. When you are searching for “dry cleaners near me” consider the reviews of people who have already used the service and what fabric was cleaned. You should as well consider the dry cleaning prices and not just go for the cheapest service.
The fabric of your coat or jacket is one of the key factors in deciding how frequently it needs to be cleaned.
- Down jackets, leather jackets, and wool coats: Once a season, if worn sporadically; twice a season, if worn regularly.
- Rain jackets: Once or twice a month.
- Suit jackets and blazers: After four to five years.
- Fleece jackets: After six or seven wears.
When to clean?
The end of the season is the best period. In order to prolong the life of your coat or jacket, don’t forget to tend to your outerwear during the offseason. Before storing it at the end of the season, make sure your jacket is clean – even if you don’t see any visible traces of dirt or stains. Moths are attracted to perfume and food odors, so if your coat or jacket isn’t freshly cleaned, it can end up with pesky moth holes.
While many coats and jackets can be hand-washed or machine-washed, dry cleaning is ideal for wool coats or ones with embellishments.
Keep in mind that leather jackets require special care. Leather can’t be exposed to water, so bringing it to a specialty cleaner will ensure your jacket gets professional treatment.
The beginning of the season is also a great time to have your coats cleaned. But it is much better to do this just after the season has ended.
What about storage?
In order to ensure your outerwear is in excellent condition for the following season, you want to make sure everything is taken out of your coat or jacket pockets. Besides that, check that the zippers are zipped, buttons are buttoned and snaps are snapped. This will help your coat or jacket maintain its original shape.
Remember that O’Dry Cleaners professional clothes cleaners are always here to take care of your autumn clothes and make them look and smell fresh and clean!