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LOOK GOOD FEEL GOOD

02/20/2012 12:00:00

Looking good makes you feel good. We all should look good in whatever we wear and size doesn't matter. You don't have to settle for pants that are too long, sleeves that are too short or jackets that are too tight.

Always know there is an expert tailor at Natures Touch H2O Cleaners who wants to make you look good in whatever you wear.

Mike the tailor gives you quality that's easy on the pocket. That's right you get an expert job at a reasonable price. Did you know many tailor bring their botched up jobs to him to fix?

Don't settle get the compliments you deserve when you step out in your perfectly fitted garment by "Mike the Tailor"

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Get 15% off your dry clean only garments on 6 or more pieces. Try cleaning your garments without chemicals and man made solvents and feel the difference.

Why should you switch?

10/13/2011 11:52:00

Why should you switch from dry cleaning to wet cleaning?

To protect you your family and our earth; and to get the greenest clean.

Wet Cleaners will not harm you, your love ones or our planet. Yes, there are other method but lets take a look at them.

If your cleaner claims to be Earth-friendly, be sure to ask about the specific methods and chemicals used. Some dry cleaners will advertise as “green,” “organic,” or “environmentally friendly” when they are anything but safe for the Earth.

Hydrocarbon cleaning methods are not green at all. Hydrocarbon is a petroleum-based solvent and carries all the environmental concerns of petroleum, including the fact that it’s a major source of greenhouse gases.

Some hydrocarbon cleaners claim their methods are “organic,” which Sinsheimer says is misleading. “It’s the same thing as petroleum,” he says. “It’s also a VOC, though it’s not as toxic as perc.”

You might also run into cleaners that use the GreenEarth method, which replaces perc with a silicone based solvent called siloxane or D-5, which is similar to the base ingredients in deodorant and shaving creams. D-5 degrades to sand, water, and carbon dioxide. It’s chemically inert, which means no chemicals mix with your clothes while they are being cleaned.

However, Dow Corning, D-5’s creator, did a study that revealed an increased risk of uterine cancer in female rats that were exposed to D-5, which has led the EPA to note that it may be a carcinogen. Also, manufacturing D-5 requires chlorine, which releases carcinogenic dioxin during its own manufacture.

For the Future
The shift towards green dry cleaning is headed by California, the state committed to phasing out perc by 2023. States like Massachusetts and New York are considering similar legislation. Contact your representatives, and ask them to support efforts to phase out perc. Also, encourage your local dry cleaner to switch to wet cleaning.

Next time you spill coffee on your “Dry Clean Only” sweater, remember that you don’t have to put your health, workers, or the environment at risk. Help Natures Touch H2O Cleaners keep you safe and our earth protected.

Source: http://www.greenamerica.org/livinggreen/drycleaning.cfm

Wet Cleaning the New Buzz

10/12/2011 06:44:00

That's right out with the old in with the new. Traditional dry cleaning method is becoming a thing of the past. Thanks to a new and innovative approach.

In the past few years environmental issues have become a serious concern. Increased legislation and social concern have led to new requirements and practices that must be followed. The solvent used to dry-clean has caused health and environment risk which forced researcher to discover new ways to safely clean our clothes.

Read more on the dangers of dry cleaning:http://www.ehso.com/ehshome/drycleaningdangers.php

Alternative dry cleaning methods were developed, wet cleaning, liquid carbon dioxide (CO2), and Green Earth all of whose design continue to produce waste except wet cleaning. Wet cleaning uses water, biodegradable soaps and specialized high tech cutting edge equipment. This equipment was specifically design to eliminate waste in order to preserve our life expectancy and to protect our planet. It is the most preferred method by the EPA.

Read article about harmful disposal of dry cleaning solvent: http://www.caprep.com/0106025.htm