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Category Archives: wet cleaning

Beddings and Linen — Spring Clean with Meurice and Save 20%

Now that it finally looks like we may enjoy a complete week of temperatures over 70º, you’ve probably started to think about what to do with your heavy comforters, duvets and coverlets. . The bad news: That bedding isn’t going to fit in your miniature closet washer, and the oversized laundromat around the corner probably [...]

Get the Ugg out — spring cleaning for your Uggs

Yes, it’s that time again. Spring is in the air. The birds are chirping, the trees are blossuming, and it’s finally too warm outside to wear your Uggs any longer. Don’t put those shearling booties away, just yet, though. Chances are this winter they were exposed to some of the worst NYC has to offer [...]

Running of the Brides at Filene’s Basement in Union Square is this Friday, February 5th — and we know it’s going to be NUTS! The key to getting the right gown: preparation. Here’s the top ten tips we’ve compiled to successfully run with Filene’s brides: 10). Buy a size bigger You may think you’re a [...]

Before and after: stroller detailing

This phil & ted sport stroller came to us a bit haggard. The owner tried cleaning it repeatedly, but the dark splotchy stains came back. When she brought it into us, we saw that we were dealing with a severe case of mold. We disassembled the buggy, cleaned each fabric surface individually, and carefully put [...]

Happy Holidays from Meurice Garment Care

From all of us at Meurice, thank you for trusting us with your wardrobe. We’ve had another exciting year in 2009, culminating in opening our brand new Manhasset store and launching our all new web site. Once again, thanks for coming along for the ride with us. We appreciate your business, and look forward to [...]

Why there’s no such thing as ‘Organic Dry Cleaning’

. . Dry Cleaning isn’t peaches; it’s not agriculture. And Dry Cleaners, whether they’re labeled “organic” or not, won’t be showing up at your local farmer’s market any time soon. . So what’s with the “organic” dry cleaner that just popped up on your block? Are you going to have to switch to that guy, [...]

Fantastic before & after shots of a pair of vintage Emilio Pucci shoes

These shoes cleaned up so nicely I had to post them. The client who dropped these off was very concerned about the ability of the vintage fabric to hold up to cleaning, but our master cobbler did a great job. The after pictures look so great you’d almost think we just put dirt on these [...]

Another wedding gown saved by Meurice

. Wedding Gowns are some of our favorite pieces to take in here at Meurice. We know they’re not just another dress — and it’s exciting to see a restoration reclaim a treasured heirloom. . As it turns out, we’re not the only ones thrilled to see a wedding dress restored. Rachel, a recent New [...]

Green Rant — Is there really anything ‘organic’ about organic cleaning?

At the beginning of the year, I was interviewed by the New York Times for a piece on “Green” dry cleaning and the tricks less scrupulous dry cleaners can play on their customers. I really can’t tell you how happy I am that this issue is getting some real attention.  Finally. It’s been a sharp, [...]