Ever wonder what happens to a wedding dress when it comes to Margaret’s? Follow this 50-year-old wedding gown through the entire restoration process. Before After The yellowing and stains on the shoulders and bodice…
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The history of dry cleaning
Contrary to popular belief, dry cleaning actually involves liquids. However, the cleaning solvents used are waterless, hence the term “dry” cleaning. The beginning of dry cleaning dates back to the days of Pompeii. Roman cleaners…
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CleanByMail service allows for long-distance cleaning
Have you heard of CleanByMail? Like in any successful long-distance relationship, Margaret’s CleanByMail service takes the time to make sure your garments, ties, and bags receive the proper TLC—even when they’re far from home….
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Suede Belt Loop: Fixed
Suede is a type of leather that’s made from the flesh side of the animal hide. The skin is rubbed to create a soft, napped surface. Generally, suede is made from lambskin; however, goat, calf,…
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Introducing: Margaret’s TV
The newest Margaret’s project, Margaret’s TV, is now playing at a computer near you! Grab some popcorn and take a tour of our facilities, see incredible before-and-after photos of some of our toughest alterations and…
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We Want to Hear From You!
Hi Readers! My name is Katia, and I’m the Chief Marketing Officer for Margaret’s Cleaners. I work alongside Kathy, our Marketing Manager at our San Diego Location. Our job is to let you know what’s…
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Gown Preservation
The preservation method preferred by museum conservators is the Museum Box Storage Method used at Margaret’s Cleaners. All materials used in this preservation process are not only acid-free but also of true archival-quality. This means…
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Invisible Stains & Plastic Windows
This gown was incorrectly preserved by another cleaner in the past. The box used for preservation was the outdated type with a plastic window. It had invisible stains when it was originally process, which oxidized…
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Thank You for the Wedding Gown Restoration!
(Click on image for larger view)Last March I bought in my mother’s 67-year-old wedding gown to your Newport Beach store. They sent it to your La Jolla store to be cleaned and conservatively restored. It…
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Margaret’s Cleaners “Famous” Split Gown
Several years ago, Margaret’s bought an old wedding gown at Goodwill, cut it down the middle, restored half of it, and then sewed it back together, as an example of what can be done with…
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