Evening star., 1940-06-12
BY HELEN VOGT.

We have enough faith in the power
of repitition to believe that by this
time you know the Importance of
proper handling of your wardrobe.
Storing last seasons clothes, after
having first discarded all unwanted
items that would take up precious
storage space, seeing that the warm
weather wardrobe is clean, fresh
and neat in every detail and resolv-
ing to keep your clothes in perfect
condition-all are things that women
are doing about this time.
It's well known fact that moths
are practically never attracted to
clothes that have been put away in
spotless condition However they
have been found to make banquets
of things that are stained or spotted
and packed away in that shameful
state. So, send for the cleaner and
let him clean your suits, coats and
all other garments. Store your furs
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they, too, are gone over, repaired,
cleaned and glazed When storing
your clothes at home be sure that
they are free from all dirt and keep
them in tight, moth-proof con-
tainer. adding the extra protection
Of good spray to make doubly sure.
AS for your summer attire. it re-
quireS a great deal more attention
as rule than winter outfits. Light
tones and white are quick to show
dirt, while excessive perspiration is
an argument in itself for the idea
of frequent trips to the cleaners. If
your clothes are washable, SO much
the better for your budget, but if
there is any doubt in your mind as
to the advisability of laundering
it's far better not to take chances.
Many women complain of the cost
of cleaning and it's quite true that
this is a rather expensive item in
the upkeep of your wardrobe. How
ever, it's much better to pay few
cents more and receive the best
quality work. Why cleaning is ex-
pensive is best explained by an ex-
ecutive in this field. and it may
clear up some of your questions
Good service is the first reason
for the cost of this operation. This
includes removing buttons and
buckles before cleaning and then
sewing them back; careful pressing
of pleats; freedom from shrinkage,
from impressions of seams, buttons,
etc.
Then, it is necessary that the
cleaner or solvent be fresh, and not
too many garments can be put into
the washers or the solvent will not
circulate properly. Ii the fluid is
used too long it gets dirty and rancid,
leaving your clothes dlngy and with
an odor.
Third reason is the cost of "spot-
ting" or removing spots. The
"spotter" uses more than hundred
chemicals and knows all that there
is to know about weaves. sizings, dye
stuffs and other intricate and inn
portant features. In addition to its
costhness, it is a slow process that
cannot be used in mass or large
volume cleaning.
All these things are the require
nents of good cleaning establish
ment in order that you may have
the best results. Don't let things
get terribly soiled before you have
them cleaned; don't forget the i'm
portance of fresh, clean looking
clothes: and don't hesitate to tell
the cleaner what type of spot or
stain is on the garment If he knows
that it is milk, tea, coffee or any
other liquid he can Immediately work
with the proper materials for re-
moving it. When be is left in the
dark, so to speak, about the source
Of the trouble, he may have to try
many formulas before hitting on the
right one. And that is often harm
full to the fabric.
We can't impress you too often
with the idea of making phone calls
to the cleaners with almost the same
regularity that you call the grocery
store. It's also an excellent invest
ment to set aside al certain amount
In the budget every week-just tor
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