By brightleaf

The COVID-19 pandemic has us all thinking about cleaning, especially where we’re spending most of our time. Like you, we’re wiping often-touched surfaces like door handles, counter tops and even our screens on phones, tablets and computers. Every garment we clean is sanitized, and we keep it sanitized all through the delivery process. To thoroughly clean garments, towels and bed linens at home, launder in water that’s above 80° F to sanitize fabrics — without the need for chlorine bleach. Heat in the dryer helps, too. Stay safe, stay well. Wash your hands often, and we’ll get through this together.

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From:: Clean, cleaner, cleanest.

By brightleaf

Give Mom a break from laundry – let us do the chores with professional wet and dry cleaning, laundry and finishing. She’ll appreciate time away from the washer, dryer and ironing board. Call us for a gift certificate today.

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From:: Mother’s Day.

By brightleaf

“Does anyone know if we can take showers yet or should we just keep washing our hands?” Yes, keep washing hands. And clothes, household linens, towels and anything else that might have come in contact with the novel coronavirus. Protecting our health by preventing transmission of the virus is the only way we have to slow the pandemic.

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From:: A funny question:

By brightleaf

With lots of time at home, cleaning out the closets is great way to make more space, say farewell to fashions long out of style and to garments no longer fitting so well. (Why do the waistlines seem to shrink but the lengths remain the same?) When charity shops start accepting donations again, vintage and thrift shoppers are going to have an incredible selection. As our operation begins to ramp up again, we’re seeing lots of winter clothing getting cleaned before going into storage. As always, regular cleaning removes spots and stains before they become permanent while freshening and sanitizing your garments.

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From:: Spring cleaning.

By brightleaf

This day has been celebrated for most of recorded time. The Romans celebrated with flowers, farther north Gaelic people jumped over “lucky” fires and Walpurgis night became a major holiday. The springtime customs grew into national holidays with maypole dancing, bunches of lily of the valley, celebrations of love, fertility, and general good health. Today, May Day is celebrated as International Workers Day in communist countries, as Lei Day in Hawaii, as Beltane by Celtic peoples, and with devotions to the Blessed Virgin Mary by Catholics. The charming custom of leaving baskets of flowers on neighbors’ doorsteps has faded, but we still can celebrate the beginning of summer, even at a safe social distance.

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From:: May Day.

By brightleaf

The health of our employees and families is our primary concern. We’re providing appropriate personal protect materials to prevent transmission of the novel coronavirus. While we are protecting ourselves, we’re also protecting the health of our customers by providing cleaning (and sanitizing) for all kinds of apparel and linens, for home and commercial. We’re following the guidelines set by CDC and federal and state government and health agencies. Yes, this is tough going, but we’re all in it together. Don’t Panic; Stay Home; and Wash Your Hands.

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From:: We’re staying safe.

By admin

Reusable shopping bags should be washed or cleaned after every use during the Covid-19 pandemic, according to Reader’s Digest. But don’t worry, it’s not that difficult. Bacteria, yeast, mold and viruses can attach themselves to your grocery bag so if you are immunocompromised or feel vulnerable, you’ll be safer using one-use disposable bags. Most fabric bags are made of cotton or bamboo. Launder cotton bags in hot water with your regular laundry load. Bamboo bags need the gentle cycle. Air dry or machine dry both. Nylon or plastic should be hand-washed in warm soapy water, air-dried after. Insulated reusable bags need surfaces washed with mild soap and water, followed by a thorough antibacterial wipe and air dry.

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From:: Shopping safer.

By admin

We’re giving big thanks to the front-line workers doing what used to be called “small” jobs. Stocking groceries, delivering packages and mail, mopping floors and disinfecting door handles. Every person who is serving the public during a time when just leaving your home can be unhealthy. Yes, we certainly thank the medical, fire and police and first responders. But we have developed a new respect for those who make our lives easier at every level. Cheers!

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From:: Big thanks.

By admin

When social distancing, stay-at-home and school closure start to stack up on your emotions, take a break from the news and focus on what’s good, what you can do and how so many people are doing what’s best for all. Use your at-home time to clean the closets, put the winter clothes in storage and get that sock collection organized. It’s not always easy—but our number one goal is to keep as many people healthy as possible. Our family, our friends, our customers and employees. Don’t Panic; Stay Home; and Wash Your Hands.

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From:: Don’t panic.

By admin

If anyone in your household shows signs of COVID-19, you should handle bed and bath linens as high-risk. Provide individual towels for each person and wash after three uses. Bedding and towels should be handled wearing gloves and laundered using the hottest settings for washer and dryer. Adding chlorine bleach to whites and color-safe lights ensures sanitization, as does drying at high heat. Don’t forget kitchen and hand towels – they should be laundered after a day’s use.

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From:: Towel laundry tips.