You Asked: Why are care labels so cryptic?

We understand that you are confused by all the new care symbols that are showing up on your clothes labels and you're not alone. Every garment made in the U.S., or imported, needs to have a label listing at least ONE method of cleaning it safely. Let us decipher some of them for you:  THE CUP SYMBOL: This looks like a cup holding water, and simply means washing. THE TRIANGLE: Strangely, this symbol means bleach. There is really no easy way to remember it, but it generally follows the  washing symbol, since bleaching would be

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You Asked: How do I care for "Royal Velvet"?

We answered: Velvet is a magnetic fabric. When you see it, you're drawn to touch it and enjoy its soft pile and wonderful texture. It's also a popular fabric for holiday and party wear when you want to feel absolutely gorgeous.

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After getting a stain on my new white silk ruffled shirt, I brought it to Dependable Cleanrs. It looked absolutely brand new. - Nicky E., Allston
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Number of garments cleaned by our Dorchester plant each week. Every one is inspected by hand.

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