in speaking with one of my clients the other day…we got on the subject of dry cleaning…and the dollars that add up in that lovely exercise…he then told me that he takes his suits in (all of them) about every week in a half…no wonder he is feeling the pain of the dry cleaner bill…
the fact is that constant dry cleaning does wear on the fabrications of the suit…and decreases its lifespan…for that reason alone…i would say invest in a good steam cleaner…and get to steaming…maybe not the ideal answer…but works wonders on your investment…in both keeping the quality of your suit up to par…as well as some extra $$ in your bank account…
a fabric steamer does not replace your regular dry cleaning…but those in between times…it is the perfect solution for lingering smells (smoke etc)…wrinkles…but…if your suit is soiled…from profusely sweating…or you got some of the hamburger grease from lunch on it…then by all means…make a trip to the dry cleaner…a clothes brush is also a great tool to have at home…this helps in brushing away the light dirt and dust that may have planted itself on your suit…
and one last tip…when taking your suits to the dry cleaners…always take both the jacket and pants in…this will maintain the continuity of the dye in both pieces…the last thing you want is a mismatched suit…
in summary…get your suit cleaned only when it’s dirty…get your suit steamed when it’s wrinkled…
