How To Take Care Of Your Holiday Garments

​The holidays are a wonderful time to relax, enjoy delicious foods and treats, and spend some much needed time reconnecting with family. They're also a chance for all of us to break out some of the nicer pieces in our wardrobes and show off some of our finest clothes. However, caring for holiday garments and fine fabrics can be tricky, and it's all too easy to damage these clothes by mistreating them. With care, though, your holiday garments will last you years, giving you the pleasure of wearing them for many more holidays to come.

​Listen To The Labels

​Without a doubt, the most important part of caring for holiday garments is to read and follow the instructions on the label. The symbols included on the laundry tag of an article of clothing each have a distinct meaning, and it's critical to follow them in order to properly care for the clothing. Every item is different – some may be perfect for tumble drying, while others may be ruined by it – so it's important to pay close attention to the instructions on the label.

You can use this guide to decipher the laundry care symbols, also just called care symbols, on your holiday garments. A great tip for traveling is to print out this guide and attach it to the inside of your suitcase. That way, it'll be easy to reference when you have the opportunity to clean your clothes. 

​Contact Your Ross & San Rafael Dry Cleaners Today!

With proper care, your holiday garments will last you years, but if you'd rather leave it to the experts, we're happy to help! At A Touch of Class, we've been caring for fine fabrics and holiday garments for years, and we take a careful, detailed approach to every article of clothing we handle. We work hard to treat each piece of clothing with the specialized care it needs, and we'll even deliver your freshly cleaned laundry right to your door with our valet service. We service the surrounding areas of Marin and San Francisco, including Corte Madera, Novato, Paradise Cay, El Campo, Strawberry, and Larkspur. If you want to look your best this holiday season, leave it to the professionals: call us today at (415) 453-8620 for our San Rafael location or (415) 461-3743 for our Ross location and we'll have your holiday garments looking better than ever before!