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Why Do You Need Dry Cleaning?

Dry cleaning is necessary to protect fabrics that would be damaged by the heat or water of your traditional washer and dryer and also to remove stains, such as grease and oil, that are not removed by a “wet” cleaning process.…

What’s the Difference Between Dry Cleaning & Laundering?

Since Professional Dry Cleaners provide both dry cleaning and laundry services, it’s easy to get confused as to the differences between the two. So let’s take a look. Ultimately, the most basic difference between dry cleaning and…

What Type of Garment Bag is the Best to Store My Clothes In?

You’ve made a significant investment in your wardrobe over the years, so it makes sense that you would want to safely protect and store your favorite suits, formal dresses, jackets and such. Many of us overlook the importance of…

4 Reasons Why You Should Dry Clean Everything

The laundry pile just keeps growing. Therefore, we have no choice but to be constantly running our washing machines. But, did you know that doing so is damaging your favorite outfits? And if you’d like to prolong the life of your…

5 Misconceptions About Dry Cleaning

1. Dry Cleaners Don’t Use Liquids Even though it is called “dry cleaning,” the process is not actually dry. It’s called that because there is an absence of water. However, the cleaning solvent is still liquid. 2. Use Club Soda…

Why It’s Important to Properly Prepare Items for Dry Cleaning

Adequately preparing your clothes before dry cleaning will ensure your items are cleaned to your satisfaction. Here are some tips for preparing clothes to go to the cleaners. Choose the right clothes to have dry cleaned The care…

Why Ignoring Washing Your Sheets Can Cause Health Issues

We spend a lot of time laying in bed – about a third of our lives. As we sleep, our bodies give off sweat, saliva, dead skin cells, and body oils, and they all get absorbed into our bed linens. So, naturally, our sheets are going…

Is Dry Cleaning a Better Option for Household Bedding Items?

Are you a person who regularly washes your bedding and bedcovers to keep them clean and remove dust mites? Then, you must read this! There has been researched evidence stating that dry cleaning is a better option to clean your…

Are Fabric Softeners Good For Your Clothes?

Fabric softeners make your clothes so soft! They must be a good thing, right? Not so fast! The “fatty” substance in fabric softener directly embeds itself into your fabric and gives it the soft feel we’ve come to love. The issue,…

Why Dry Cleaning Your Drapes/Curtains is Important

Every day, your draperies are exposed to airborne grime, dust, and pollutants. Unfortunately, many people neglect their window treatments during routine house cleaning. Over time, draperies collect bacteria and various allergens…

How Does Wash and Fold Laundry Work?

Between work, family, and your social life, life can get too busy to get through that mountain of laundry. Fortunately, most dry cleaners, like Appearance Plus Cleaners, offer wash and fold laundry services. But how does this…

Is Wedding Dress Preservation Really Worth it?

Has your gown has been sitting around a while, hanging in your closet?The question is not whether it’s worth it to preserve your gown but rather is it worth the chance that your gown may end up yellowed, stained and frayed if you…

What Makes an Article of Clothing Require Dry Cleaning?

Dry cleaning uses a commercial-grade solvents to clean your clothing instead of water. “Dry Clean Only” on a clothing label indicates that the garment will likely shrink or lose its sizing when washed in regular detergent and…

Why It’s Important to Get Your Clothing Altered/Tailored to Fit

No matter what height or weight you are, it’s challenging to find clothing that fits perfectly. This is where tailoring comes in. Having your clothes professionally altered is an easy, affordable way to achieve a more flattering…

What Items Should be Taken to the Dry Cleaner?

To help make your laundry life a bit easier, we’ve compiled a list of garments that should always be taken to the dry cleaners. We know that lots of tags say “dry clean only”...but these absolutely are a MUST: 1. Anything with…

How Does Dry Cleaning Kill Bacteria & Viruses?

Dry cleaning and laundry kills viruses and bacteria in your clothing and bedding in four different ways: Hot water: According to the WHO (World Health Organization) temperatures of 140 to 150 degrees Fahrenheit kill most viruses.…

2011 Business of the Year

Appearance Plus Cleaners won the Anderson Area Chamber of Commerce 2011 "Business of the Year" Award! Anderson Area Chamber of Commerce honors local citizens and businesses Contributed By: AACC | Anderson Area Chamber of Commerce…

Above and Beyond Award

Appearance Plus Cleaners received a "Above and Beyond Award" from the Department of Defense and the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve for their contributions to their Army Reserve employees and other local Armed Forces…

BBB Torch Award 2010

Appearance Plus named 2010 winner of the Cincinnati Better Business Bureau Torch Award Contributed By: Sofie Rasmussen | Media Coordinator On October 20th 2010, the Better Business Bureau celebrated its 10th annual Torch Award…

Appearance Plus "Cares with Coats" Breaks Collection Goal

Local Drycleaner Ensures a Warmer Winter For the Less Fortunate Cincinnati, OH – January 19, 2007 –For the second year in a row, Appearance Plus Cleaners served as a proud supporter of the “Caring with Coats” campaign in…

Appearance Plus Cleaners Says "October Means Orange"

Local Cleaner to Dry Clean Any Orange in October at No Cost Cincinnati, OH – October 17, 2006 – WhoDey think wearing orange is cool? Now is the perfect time to be wearing orange, whether breaking out that classic fall outfit,…

Spotless Efforts

Appearance Plus hopes programs keep it looking better than competitors. By: Karen Bells Cincinnati Business Courier, May 27, 2005 When it comes to keeping Tri-Stater’s clothes looking good, Appearance Plus Cleaners is thinking…

Redefining Business Casual for Success

By Angie Miller Business casual is dead. As they do, times are changing and as the economy remains in a state of constant flux, maintaining a current position, earning a new job, or climbing the corporate ladder has become…

Appearance Plus Helps New Grads Make a Good Impression

Dapper Diploma program offers free dry cleaning to job hunting grads Cincinnati, OH – May 5, 2005 – There is only one chance to make a good first impression, which is especially true for students seeking their first job.…

Unclutter Your Home's Hiding Places This Spring

Appearance Plus Cleaners Offers Tips for Organizing an Unruly Closet Cincinnati, OH – April 26, 2005 – Spring cleaning is an annual rite. But, for many of us it can also be a daunting task, particularly when it comes to cleaning…

Spring Cleaning Involves More Than Emptying the Garage

Appearance Plus Cleaners Offers Tips for Organizing and Unruly Closet Cincinnati, OH – March 28, 2005 – As annual top to bottom cleaning sprees are about to begin, it is important to consider the hundreds of items lurking in the…

Appearance Plus Execs presented with STAR Award 2004

Angie Miller and Lesa Myres Honored by Assistance League of Greater Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH – November 29, 2004 – At Appearance Plus Cleaners, doing business has always been about more than just providing cleaning services.…

Get Cincinnati Working Program Promotes Job, Interview Success

Appearance Plus Cleaners Sponsors Campaign to Promote Local Job Growth Cincinnati, OH – April 13, 2004 – Hometown dry cleaner Appearance Plus believes that Cincinnati is a great place to live and work, so in an effort to increase…

Appearance Plus Begins Contest to Win Dry Cleaning

Appearance Plus Begins Contest to Win Dry Cleaning Cincinnati, OH – January 13, 2004 – Hometown dry cleaner Appearance Plus understands that our hectic lives can be messy, and in their ongoing effort to make "looking your best"…

An Appearance Plus customer carrying freshly cleaned garments

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