Please tell me about daily care before sending clothes to the dry cleaner.

This is a fundamental aspect of clothing care, but since worn clothes absorb moisture from your body, it's important to allow them time to air out. Make sure to let scarves and other items cool down before storing them. Also, clothes can fade and discolor from sun exposure, so avoid direct sunlight and store them in a shady place. Furthermore, make brushing your winter clothes a regular habit!


Ms. Tanimura says, "Just like brushing your hair when it gets tangled, knitwear, which is prone to pilling, is less likely to pill if you untangle it when it's only lightly tangled. Especially with high-quality materials like cashmere, there are a lot of fibers on the surface so it's prone to pilling. Cutting off pills is not recommended as it can cause the fabric to thin out. Try to brush it instead."

She further added, "With knitwear, avoiding heavy rotation and not draping a bag over your shoulder are key to maintaining the texture of the material. Also, while brushing will remove dust, make sure to have any sebum stains on the neck area of turtlenecks thoroughly removed at the end of the season."


Another troublesome issue is the various "odors" that cling to clothing.

"The main source of the odor is dirt that has adhered to the garment, so it can often be removed by cleaning and finishing. Also, wool and other hairy fibers have a 'breathing property,' so if you are concerned about the smell, you can apply steam from an iron's steamer, or hang it in the bathroom after bathing to allow it to absorb moisture, and then hang it in a shady, well-ventilated place to reduce the odor and wrinkles. However, please note that some fragrances used in perfumes and other products may leave a scent even after cleaning."

Q3. Do you send your favorite suits and jackets to the dry cleaners?