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Consumer Tips

Be sure to test an unexposed area for colour-fastness and possible staining before proceeding.

Suedes or nu-bucks:
Rain marks can often be removed with a clean brush or nu-buck block once the garment has been allowed to dry. Be sure to allow the garment to dry in an open area indoors and away from direct heat.
  • Ink can sometimes be removed with a clean dry brush, nu-buck block or clean, fine emery cloth. Never use water or hair spray!
  • Food grease is difficult to remove at home. However, you could try applying dry corn starch to the stained area. Let the powder absorb the stain for about twenty minutes. Then brush out all remaining powder.
  • Name tag stickers: do not attempt to remove. This causes rapid oxidation of the glue, making it harder to remove. Bring the garment in for cleaning as soon as possible. Read the Services page, especially the "Solvent" leather cleaning section.
If the above remedies are not working, don't despair. It may be possible for us to spot-clean or touch-up the problem areas without full cleaning. Our skilled technicians can match most leather colours.

Smooth (or painted) leathers:
A damp cloth or sponge can be used to remove localized soil.

Furs:
  • Do not apply perfumes while wearing fur. This can cause fading or "yellowing."
  • Avoid sitting for long periods while wearing your fur. This can cause the tips of the hair to break and flatten. Best to remove your coat, fold inside-out and place beside you.
  • Don't use a wire garment hanger. Use a formed heavy fur hanger.
  		 


Leather Cleaning Services

COLOUR RESTORATION

The difference between a regular drycleaner and the professional leather cleaner is our ability to restore lost or damaged colour. Those "impossible-to-remove" stains can be expertly covered with dye colour-matched to your garment. Suedes and Nu-bucks can be darkened two or three shades with our dyeing process on request.

CLEANING

We feature two distinctively different processes to clean your garments.

LEATHER WET-CLEANING:

This process uses environmentally-friendly proprietary surfactants and oils which gently cleans most varieties of suede and leather. It is the best process process to remove stains like food, perspiration, protein, water damage.

SOLVENT-BASED LEATHER CLEANING:

The best way to clean heavier soiled items, older suedes, sheepskin rugs or garments with grease or glue stains. Solvent baths are charged with leather oils & detergents to retain softness and colour.

REPAIRS & ALTERATIONS

Our repair department provides expert repairs and alterations to complement our expert cleaning service. Some of our services include:

* Replace missing buttons.
* New linings.
* New zippers.
* Tears and seams patched or sewn.
* Taking-in.
* Pant cuffs, coat hems or sleeves shortened.
* Replacement panels fitted.

WATER REPEL

Available for new garments or when being cleaned.

Some suedes and leathers are treated during manufacture. To test if your garment has been water repelled, use a dropper (etc.) to apply a few drops of water in an unexposed area. If the water causes stains, bring your garment for water repelling treatment.


Fur Cleaning & Alterations

Cleaning

We will clean & glaze your prized fur using the traditional "Furrier Method", or by our solvent-based cleaning process.

Repairs & Alteration

Our Gisela has more than thirty-five years experience. Her European craftsmanship will transform aged, worn coats to like-new appearance. New linings will be expertly fitted to match your garment. We can rejuvenate any garment with a complete re-modeling. You will be surprised how reasonably priced this can be.