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Sep

07

2011

Fashion Week Cleaning 2011-ny-cleaning

Posted by james | Comments (1) | Posted in Deals and Events, Uncategorized

Fashion Week 2010

Fashion Week 2010 - Photo Credit: Flickr User macsurak

Fashion Week 2011 is upon us, and while we’re not officially attending any events this year, we’d like to live vicariously through all our connected clients.

We’re offering a free cleaning of any one article* of clothing during Fashion Week. It’s simple to claim your complimentary cleaning.

Just head over to our Meurice Facebook page, become a fan, and post a photo to our wall of yourself at a Fashion Week 2011 event. Tag yourself in the photo or comment on it so we’ll know it’s you, and come in to claim your cleaning. One cleaning per client, please.

What events do you plan to attend? We look forward to seeing everyone during this exciting week!

* The fine print: Cleaning offer applies only to items that can be dry-cleaned or laundered. So, skirts, pants, dresses qualify. Handbags, shoes, hats, etc., do not. Exceptionally intricate garments are not eligible.  Last day to post a photo: September 22nd. 

Sep

07

2011

Meurice Supports Marriage Equality

Posted by james | Comments (0) | Posted in Deals and Events, New York Dry Cleaning

Empire State Building June 26

 

We’ve always been proud to live and work in New York, and now there’s another reason to be proud: We’re officially the largest state to allow same-sex marriage. It’s a historic moment for all New Yorkers, and we think it’s awesome so many businesses have come forward in support of marriage equality.

With the fall wedding season in swing, we know just the way to show our support: Meurice Garment Care would like to extend an invitation to all same-sex couples getting married between now and November 1st. If either member of the lucky couple brings in a gown or tux to be used in the ceremony, we’ll clean and press a second gown or tux free of charge. It’s our pleasure to ensure you both look great on a special and long-overdue day. To qualify, simply share a photo from your ceremony on our Facebook wall. You must be a fan of our page in order to share the photo.

Congratulations, New York! We look forward to many happy unions to come!

Sep

06

2011

Review Meurice, And Let Us Say Thanks!

Posted by ronnie | Comments (4) | Posted in Local Profile Reviews, New York Dry Cleaning

 

We don’t do much in the way of traditional advertising at Meurice, because we know word of mouth is our best tool for bringing in new customers. That’s why our profile pages and customer reviews are so important to us. We love to hear from customers and read and every review we receive.

As a gesture of appreciation, we’d like to offer a $25 gift card for each review posted about Meurice. Simply bring us a review into any store, email us a link, or reach out over Twitter or Facebook and we’ll get the card over immediately.

And as always, if there’s any reason why your experience with Meurice has been less than 100 percent perfect, I (Wayne) want to know about it! We expect nothing but the unvarnished truth in any review, and when something goes wrong I’d like to ensure I can make it right.

To make things easy, we’ve compiled links to some of our more popular reviews, but please feel free to post yours anywhere you prefer.

Meurice Garment Care Reviews:

Aug

15

2011

Meurice Now Delivers (and Picks Up) From Brooklyn

Posted by james | Comments (0) | Posted in New York Dry Cleaning

Meurice now has routes in Brooklyn

Meurice now has routes in Brooklyn

We hear you. You found a great loft in DUMBO, or maybe a sweet condo in Williamsburg, and while the neighborhood’s great, perhaps the cleaner around the corner isn’t quite what you hoped for. You don’t have to lug your cleaning over the bridge, or give up Meurice for Brooklyn – we’ll come to you! It’s the same unparalleled service you’ve come to expect in the city, except we’ve brought the show on road. Right now we’re assessing the demand and will soon have a permanent schedule, for now we’re taking requests on an individual basis.

To schedule your pickup or delivery, the best thing to do is get in touch with our headquarters in the Bronx, either at 718.328.0313, or toll-free at 800.240.3377. Or, simply request a drycleaning pickup through our website. We’re always happy to go the extra mile for you – and we can’t wait to see your new place in Brooklyn!

Aug

08

2011

Must Know Stroller Cleaning Tips

Posted by ronnie | Comments (0) | Posted in Childrens’ cleaning, Tips and Tricks

Stroller Stain Removal

Team Meurice has heard from a lot of clients this summer with sticky, sandy strollers in need of cleaning. No one wants to push their kid in a pram filled with stale Cheerios, but it’s not always easy to clean all the crannies of today’s high-powered buggies. There may be more moving parts in a Phil & Ted’s than my 80′s Bianchi road bike!

Granted removing stroller stains is a  difficult task, but it is certainly not an impossible one. If the stain is on a removable piece of fabric go ahead and unhook the fabric from the stroller. It’s much easier to treat the stain in isolation. Tend it as you would any other fabric stain. Yes, strollers have care label tags, too!  If you are in a situation where the fabric cannot be removed, a little elbow grease may to do the trick. Take some soap (I like baby soap) and luke-warm water and try and to muscle the stain out. If you find that this is not working it might be time to bring in the big guns. Enter Oxy liquid spray stain remover; simply spray the solution, rub it in, let set and then blot off with a damp cloth. If the stain persists, bring the stroller into Meurice and our team would be more than happy to take on and remove the stroller  stain. We dissemble the entire stroller and immerse it in our cleaning machines to ensure a nearly-new deep cleaning.

Of course, a daily upkeep with your kid’s stroller can go a long way. The next time you venture out to the Jersey Shore or find yourself in the Hamptons, be sure to clean the sand from the mechanisms and sliding tubes. Clean the chassis and wheels with a soft cloth of lukewarm water. This will extend the life of the stroller and have your baby feeling fabulous.  If you’d like to go the extra mile, use silicon spray in the mechanisms of the backrest and brakes to ensure that the parts stay in good working order.

We at team Meurice hope that this answers most of your stroller cleaning and maintenance questions. For any additional tips/advice you might have feel free to Tweet us at @clothesdr on Twitter and we will be sure to respond to any additional questions.

 

Jul

25

2011

How to Clean Three Types of Shoes

Posted by ronnie | Comments (0) | Posted in Leather and Suede, New York Dry Cleaning, Shoe Care, Tips and Tricks

How to clean shoes

As we come toward the end of summer, there are a lot of seasonal shoes out in the city in need of some freshening up. Most people notice shoes first when meeting someone new, so it’s vital to keep them looking their best.  Fortunately, cleaning shoes isn’t as difficult as it may seem at first blush.  The first thing to know about cleaning shoes it is best to treat the shoe by treating each material individually.

One style of shoe that quickly gets scuffed are suede shoes. The simplest way to maintain your suede shoes is to with a suede brush. This handy tool is great for a quick clean on the go. It is important that scuffs be tended at first notice. By addressing the blemishes early you eliminate deep, hard-to-clean marks. If you find yourself with a larger scuff or stain use a dab of hydrogen peroxide and massage the shoe until the stain has vanished. For more serious stuff, bring them to the pros, but these are two easy steps are great basic maintenance for clean suede shoes.

We’ve noticed that people tend to have less ambition when it comes to cleaning another summer staple: canvas shoes. Granted, canvas shoes need less maintenance than  most footwear, but it is still good practice to clean them weekly. The good news is that all you have to do to clean your canvas kicks is throw them in the washer machine, and the majority of the blemishes should be gone! For more intense marks use the powerful combination of baking soda and water to rub onto the stain before throwing into the wash. This is about the most heavy-duty cleaning treatment we’d recommend at home.

Even in the dead of summer heat, we’re at our sharpest when sporting leather shoes. Whether you’re at work or on a date, leather shoes skyrocket your style… as long as they are properly maintained. Many people don’t know how to clean leather shoes, but the process isn’t all that complicated. Regular polish treatment is recommended to form a barrier against stains. If you’ve got more severe blemishing, simply wipe the leather with a cloth saturated with a combination of both lemon juice and water. Next, let the shoes sit in the sun for several hours. Finally, you can buff away any remaining blemishes with nail polish remover to have the shoes look their freshest. Yes, the process of cleaning leather shoes is fairly time consuming, but we hope your leather shoes are an investment that deserve the best in care.

Jun

04

2011

Filene’s Running of the Brides 2011 Union Square

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Meurice was back at Filene’s Basement for this year’s Running of the Brides event in Union Square on Friday, and as always we had a great time at the event. Where else can you find so many eager brides lining up to score their dream wedding gown (at a fraction of the original retail price!)?

Just as in years past, brides were lined up around the block long before the doors opened. Some teams of brides and family and friends had been camped out at the store since 4 am!

Brides lined up around the block to score their dream dress.

Brides lined up around the block to score their dream dress.

The line stretched around the corner down University Place

The line stretched around the corner down University Place

As soon as the doors were opened, brides came charging onto the floor, intent on snapping up as many of the gowns as possible. A nice touch at this year’s event was the runner’s banner they stretched across the front doors. The first bride to enter tore down the barrier before bringing her gowns to Meurice’s table for a consultation.

The first ROTB bride of 2011 tearing down the runner's barrier

The first ROTB bride of 2011 tearing down the runner's barrier

Before long, the racks were picked clean and brides had built piles of gowns to try on and barter. We caught a few snaps of some of the gown stacks nearby our event table. The fact that we had dressing mirrors available made us very popular with the frantic brides!

Brides racing to clean off the racks of gowns

Brides racing to clean off the racks of gowns

Bridal teams stockpiling gowns to trade

Bridal teams stockpiling gowns to trade

As always, the race for the gowns was incredible. The shelves were picked clean in under 90 seconds.

As always, the race for the gowns was incredible. The shelves were picked clean in under 90 seconds.

The balloon was to help team members find the pile. This is the first bride in again

The balloon was to help team members find the pile. This is the first bride in again

Before long, the brides were assessing their spoils and trying the dresses on. Because these are essentially sample sale dresses, most of the gowns needed a little work. This is where Meurice’s services came in – we were busy all day helping brides determine whether a gown could be cleaned, or altered to fit perfectly on the big day.

Wayne Edelman, the Clothes Dr himself, helping assess alterations

Wayne Edelman, the Clothes Dr himself, helping assess alterations

Even our seamstress, Roma, couldn't resist trying on a gown

Even our seamstress, Roma, couldn't resist trying on a gown

The event was a great success, with hundreds of happy brides going home with deeply discounted gowns. It was certainly a change of pace for us at Meurice – we’re used to more deliberate alteration and cleaning consultations. The atmosphere at Filene’s was filled with contagious enthusiasm, and we’re already excited to return for next year’s Running of the Brides!

Highlight of the day - whenever a bride found just the dress she wanted!

Highlight of the day - whenever a bride found just the dress she wanted!

Apr

20

2011

Celebrate Earth Day With Meurice Garment Care

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Earth Day With Meurice

Photo credit: Flickr user okilic

I simply couldn’t live in New York City without Central Park. Even in the greatest city in the world, I need the refreshing oasis the park provides and the crisp air between its trees. Tomorrow is Earth Day, and it’s the perfect opportunity to make a difference for our city and our environment.

Meurice understands the importance of being eco-friendly. No, we didn’t just hang up an “Organic Cleaners!” sign in our windows when being green became trendy. We’ve been pioneering responsible cleaning for decades. We were one of the first cleaners in the nation to offer AquaCare wet cleaning, and we’re one of ten cleaners in New York to be recognized by the EPA for offering environmentally-preferable cleaning service (PDF link).

In honor of Earth Day 2011, Meurice will donate $1 per garment cleaned on Friday, April 22 to MillionTreesNYC, an organization committed to planting one million trees across the five boroughs in the next ten years. There’s only 4 weeks left in planting season, so every extra tree really counts, and you’ll play a part when you bring in cleaning on Earth Day.

Keep Clean,

Wayne Edelman

Mar

30

2011

Spring Cleaning Sale at Meurice!

Posted by james | Comments (0) | Posted in Deals and Events, Spring Cleaning

Save 20% on Spring Cleaning with Meurice

Save 20% on Spring Cleaning with Meurice

It’s hard to believe spring is here after this winter, but it looks like we might finally be out of the woods. If you’re ready to enjoy your favorite spring fashions, Meurice can help. We’ve been gearing up for spring cleaning, which is good, because spring is when our clients typically bring their largest orders.

That’s why we’re offering a 20 percent discount on all spring cleaning, including:

Comforters, blankets & pillows
Tablecloths & linens
Clothing storage
Any other garments

Chances are you’ve spent a lot of time at home this winter, and your pad may need some freshening up. Not to worry: we’ll clean anything from a mattress to custom draperies, and in many cases, we’ll handle everything on-site. We also have oversized pickup bags available for bulky items you’d like to send in.

Call us now at 800.240.3377 to schedule your pickup or for a complimentary interior cleaning estimate.  Enjoy springtime in the city, and leave the cleaning to us.

Keep clean,

Wayne Edelman

Mar

15

2011

Top Five Tips for Tailoring Appointments

Posted by james | Comments (2) | Posted in New York Dry Cleaning, Tailoring and Alterations, Tips and Tricks

It’s been said that clothes make the man, and there’s no doubt alterations that make the clothing. At Meurice, we see clients who look sharper in fitted outfits from H&M than those with ill-tailored attire off the shelf at Armani. Yet, for those who have never had alterations made to their garments, the process can be confusing and intimidating. Whether it’s your first time to have your clothes altered or you’re a pro at getting pinned, here are some tips to make your visit smoother:

Old-time tailoring shears

Old-time tailoring shears - from Flickr User trackygraves

1. Give A Courtesy Call

Most tailors work regular hours and do not require appointments. Yet, to avoid delays, try calling about an hour to half hour ahead of when you expect to walk-in. This is particularly encouraged if you have a large amount of garments to be tailored, or if you are having elaborate work done: a wedding dress, for example.


2. Don’t Rush

Depending on the number of garments you would like to have tailored, your visit can last from 10 minutes to an hour long. To ensure you receive the most accurate measurements, it is best not to rush.

A good tailor takes his time with measurements

A good tailor takes his time with measurements Photo credit: Flickr user andersofsydney

3. Be Prepared

Bring all undergarments, shoes, and necessary items for repairs. If you are having a tux or a gown altered, bring all of the basic items you are planning to wear with the outfit. This is especially true when hemming garments: the length depends on the type of shoes you are going to wear.
For repairs, bring any extra beads, material, and/or thread/yarn. Most manufacturers will supply these items in a little bag when you purchase the garment. Men’s suits will usually come with an extra swatch of material, either in the back pocket of the pants or interior pocket of the jacket.

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4. Don’t be Afraid to Speak Up

If you do not feel comfortable in the garment during the pinning, speak up! If you would like something tighter or looser, longer or shorter: let the tailor know before he actually performs the alterations. It is easier to move a pin than it is to open a seam. If having repairs made, be sure that you are clear on what is being done and the expectations you have for the repair. Tailors can do a lot to reconstruct garments, but the process is not magic.

Dress alterations - the proof is in the fitting

Dress alterations - the proof is in the fitting. Photo credit: Flickr user

5. Try It On, Again

When collecting your garment after alterations, try it on again. Double-check repairs before leaving the store. This will save you time and the hassle of bringing it back if it is not perfect. And, most tailors will tweak the garment right there, for no additional cost—if need be.

If you’re in the NYC metro area, and interesting in tailoring a fine garment, please consider speaking to us at Meurice Garment Care. We have locations downtown, in Midtown, Manhasset Long Island, and even perform at-home-alterations.