Whether you are making new clothes or trying to figure out the right way to clean your dirty ones, understanding fabric can be important. This is especially true if you have a nice piece of fabric and want to properly take care of it, so it lasts longer. Different types of fabrics have different properties that can strongly influence how you treat your clothing. For example, the fiber content in one fabric will influence how to clean the garment completely differently from another fabric’s fiber content. To help with some of this confusion and create a better understanding of fabric, let’s tak ..read more

Have you ever worked at a job and heard the phrase “business attire”? Have you ever wondered “What is business attire?” or “How does one meet business attire requirements?” If you have, then you are in luck. In this guide to “what is business attire,” we take a look at the four types and provide examples of what to wear for men and women in each of those looks. What is Business Attire? First, “business attire” simply describes the appropriate dress code employees are required to wear when they come to work. This dress code includes clothes, shoes and accessories. Wearing the right type of busi ..read more

Imagine walking down the street and suddenly, the heel on your shoe snaps off from the sole. Even though shoes wear and tear over time, it can be hard to say goodbye to your favorite shoes, especially due to a broken heel. Instead of throwing them away or buying a replacement pair, try to repair the broken heel. Here are some tips and tricks on how to make your favorite shoes walk again. Reattach the Heel Sometimes, it is that simple, and you are that lucky. Some heels can be reattached without any glue or other form of adhesive. Make sure the heel is aligned with the sole. Reinsert the broken ..read more

You may have noticed that on Pico Cleaner’s front page, we say that our cleaning services are certified green by Greenopia and GreenEarth Cleaning. But what does this mean exactly? Who or what is GreenEarth Cleaning? And what do they have to do with Pico Cleaners? Let’s find out. GreenEarth Cleaning GreenEarth Cleaning formed in 1998 and currently serves over 40 countries. The company’s goal is to clean clothes without doing any harm by providing the best possible fabric care while also achieving the least environmental impact, including using the least amount of energy and water and by elimin ..read more

Have you spent the evening around cigarette smoke, a warm campfire or a cigar bar? You’re probably trying to figure out how to get rid of those smoke odors from your clothes, a task that may seem impossible. Getting rid of smoke odors is also important, as third-hand smoke can be a health hazard. With these tips from Pico Cleaners, you can return your clothes to their smoke-free state in no time. Keep in mind that the quicker you treat your clothes, the better your chances are of removing the odors. You may also have to repeat some steps multiple times before achieving the desired results. Qui ..read more

We all want to look our best but what do you do when you look down and see your shirt is a wrinkled mess? What if you are on the go and don’t have a trusty iron around to get those wrinkles out? Even better, what if you don’t own an iron? There has to be a way to get rid of wrinkles! There is a surprising amount of ways to get wrinkles out of your clothes with other household items besides an iron – I am talking about flat irons, teapots, towels and more. Have I piqued your interest? Here are some helpful tips on how to get wrinkles out of your clothes. Wrinkle Prevention The best way to get r ..read more

Ever had a pen explode all over your white shirt? Or maybe you are so fixated on your drawing you don’t realize the ink has smeared all over your clothes. Even worse, your pen leaked in your pocket throughout the day and you don’t notice its messy appearance until the end of the day. Don’t fret. There are several helpful tips on how to get ink stains out of your clothes. Pre-Ink Removal Guidelines Before you start figuring out how to get ink stains out of your clothes, know these three guidelines. 1. The earlier you notice the stain, the better. Ink stains are easier to remove if you detect ..read more

It’s been a long, active summer full of adventure, activity, and one you’ll probably remember for a long, long time. But don’t let those pesky pit stains serve as a reminder of summer 2019! Unlike the memory of your wonderful summer, however, you’ll quickly want to learn how to get rid of pit stains so you can flaunt your summer fashion for many summers to come. For this particular lesson, you have Pico Cleaners. Let’s begin! Be Quick! One way to prevent armpit stains from leaving a more lasting mark is to act quickly. Sweaty clothing should be noticeable right away (you are sweating after al ..read more

DON’T Wear Slim Shirts With Loose-Fitting Cropped Pants Whether it is figuring out which two colors go together or which textures and patterns enhance one another, maintaining balance is vital when trying to look your best. This also means one should be mindful of the balance between loose and tight-fitting clothing. Though cropped pants have made their presence felt throughout contemporary closets for over a decade now, there has been a recent spike in popularity of baggy cropped fits. Yes, it’s cool to wear baggy pants again—just a lot shorter. But don’t you dare try coupling a pair with a ..read more

What type of vine is best for cleaning? If you said grape, I’m afraid your theory may be sterile! Wine connoisseurs may be laughing at that bad joke (probably not) but in reality, the best vine for cleaning is VINE-GAR! Old-timers could explain hundreds of cleaning uses for white vinegar, mainly because it’s been used as a cleaner, sanitizer, and deodorizer for generations. But even today, distilled white vinegar is often sought out over chemical options when looking to get some clean-up done, and with good reason. White vinegar is both environmentally safe, incredible inexpensive, and non-tox ..read more