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Gown Preservation

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We specialize in wedding gown preservation and restoration. 

Let us delicately restore your older yellowed heirlooms back to their original color and texture by using our exclusive and safe process.

For long-term storage, we recommend a completely acid free environment in a lovely keep sake chest.

We will teach you how to maintain your gown for decades to come and if anyone ever decides to wear this gown again, we will re-press it out of the box at absolutely no cost to you!

LIFETIME WARRANTY
Any gown that we clean and preserve in an acid free, keepsake chest will have a lifetime warranty.   What does this mean?  Well when we accept your gown for cleaning, we immediately tag your gown with our identification.  If ever your gown should be worn again, we will repress the gown out of the box absolutely free of charge.  If you should ever notice moisture marks on your gown (usually if improper storage has occured ie. in the basement of a house), we will reclean your gown and correct the moisture issue, again at no cost to you.  We promise that your gown will be presented back to you in an as close to new condition as is possible.  We love what we do and we recognize how much money our brides have spent on their beautiful gown.  We make no compromises.   Be leary of the $99.00 special. It usually is too good to be true.  When those gowns are opened just 18 to 36 months later there are often horrible irreversible consequences from improper, high alkalinity detergents.  Remember, we are...."Like a spa for your gown".

 

BRIDES - ADD US TO YOUR GIFT REGISTRY!
Suggest to your guests that you would love to have the gift that lasts a lifetime.  Suggest that your guest contact us directly and thay can pre-arrange for the cleaning and preservation of your gown after your wedding.  When you present the gift card along with your worn wedding gown, we will clean, preserve and beautifully package your gown in an "Acid Free" keepsake chest. You can choose from a muslin cotton gown bag or a white, silver or gold box.  The lifetime warranty is also included with all gift packages.

BRIDAL SHOW SPECIALS
If you discovered us at a bridal show, be sure to register your wedding with us shortly after the show.    There are several advantages to you by doing so.  You will lock in "Bridal Show" pricing for your bridesmaids and flower girls.  Mother of the brides dress will be cleaned free with the cleaning and packaging of the brides gown.  Remember, prepay for the brides dress cleaning package just 2 weeks before your wedding and all of your bridesmaids, flower girls and mother of the bride will have unlimited use of pressing and steaming services before your wedding.  We want your special day to be stress free when it comes to the finishing and presentation of your gowns and dresses. 

 

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Who's Who in Durham:

If you are among the many Canadians who believes that having your garments cleaned shouldn’t have to come with environmental and family health concerns, you’ll appreciate the solvent-free difference at Carriage Trade Cleaners. 

Carriage Trade Cleaners specializes in “wet cleaning” using water and non-toxic, biodegradable detergents to clean fabrics. This process is extremely gentle on clothing so your clothing will last longer. Many customers notice a fresh natural scent and a soft feel that is pleasant and kind to sensitive skin. They finish each garment for that crisp, tailored appearance you expect.

From natural and synthetic materials, to leather, suede and more,the German-made Miele wet cleaning system at Carriage Trade Cleaners can clean all business, formal and casual garments, comforters, uniforms, draperies with perfect pleats and more. Alterations, repairs and expert tailoring are available-minor repairs are often free. Wedding gowns can be cleaned and preserved with keepsake container or embroidered cotton garment bag.

Carriage Trade Cleaners also offer an in-car Drive-Thru service for pick-ups and drop-offs (with complimentary gourmet coffee), plus 24-hour drop-off via pre-arranged access key. You are notified by e-mailor text message when your order is ready to be picked up. With a history spanning over 4 decades, Carriage Trade Cleaners is a 3 generation family business overseen by the Kimmerer Family along with a well-trained, professional team who ensure your complete satisfaction.

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aDRESSing Dreams

Carriage Trade is proudly a part of the aDRESSing Dreams cause.    So many of you donated your lightly worn clean grad dresses for grade 8 girls in need.  A sincere thank you to all that participated in this campaign.  Your help was greatly appreciated and recognized by many people.

See our link for more details and maybe you can plan to donate a lightly used dress for this cause next year!

Drop off will be at: Carriage Trade Cleaners 932 Simcoe Street North Oshawa (or see our contact page for a Google Map)

Donations will start to be accepted on April 1st, 2012


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