Congratulations to the Arrow Sewing Cabinets Velocity Iron Giveaway winners:
Ann Kelly
Jessica Holton
Elaine  Benfield
LeAnne Law
Yes, there were lots of celebrities shown with the Velocity V50 in our video – but our prize winners will also be joining the ever-growing group of star quilters and sewers-just like you-who have embraced the patented Reliable iron technology.

Thanks to all participants and to Arrow Sewing Cabinets!

Please check out the product reviews on our website for first hand experiences from users!

Click the link (to the right under Blogroll)  to our Reliable Ironing Spotlight  for ‘pressing matters’ Reliable style - since 1955!

Yes, it’s time to get out your Spring wardrobe and go shopping for some of those trendy new bright jeans, or a stylin’ new blazer.  But before you do, take some time out for your tried and true cool weather wardrobe friends.

Save yourself the disappointment and expense that can arise from not properly caring for your seasonal clothes with these simple tips:

· Take stock - Pull out all of your cold weather clothes if you didn’t wear it this past season – donate it to someone who will.  There are lots of great charities that accept gently used clothing.

· Repairs - Anything that you did wear this past season should be checked for loose buttons, scuffed hems and general repairable wear and tear.  Mend everything before storing for the season.

· Cleaning – wash, press, steam, and dry clean – absolutely everything needs to be clean dry and wrinkle free before packing away for the warmer weather.  This will ensure that your clothing is fresh and ready to wear whenever the winds begin to blow colder. (pssst! This is where a good quality garment steamer, and iron will be your best investments!)

· Storing - Invest in some airtight garment containers to store your treasured garments. All those lovely wool suits, lined pants and beautiful cashmere sweaters need a home for the hot days ahead.  A home that is safe from moths, as well as excessive heat and moisture as well as nesting little critters.

· List – Make a list of the items that need replacing – keep it handy through the coming months.  You just never know when you’ll spot a good sale on a cool weather wardrobe staple.

Now, pull on your favorite spring outfit and embrace all that Mother Nature has to offer, content in the knowledge that you will be equally ready for her changing moods come Autumn.

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We are so proud of our boy!  Our Steamboy T1 that is.  Our firstborn in the Steamboy series was put to the test and proven worthy of a Consumers Digest Best Buy Award for performance and value. Pick up the February issue of Consumers Digest magazine to see their comprehensive review of numerous brands and types of steam cleaners! Or you can register (www.consumersdigest.com) for Consumers Digest Membership to read the full review online . 

Two exceptional Menswear shops in Toronto Ontario have taken to heart the Reliable “buy well, and look after it well”, approach to wardrobe selection and care.

Barbuti and Ted’s Style Shoppe are not only serving their clientele with a remarkable selection of exquisite clothing and accessories, they are adding a dose of quality Reliable garment care to their retail mix.  Both retailers have dedicated display space in their stores to wardrobe maintenance.

With Steam Generator irons, Pant Presses, Garment steamers among other helpful items, those shopping for the holidays at these fine stores will also learn about the value of quality care for their purchases.  Both retailers are also providing shoppers with the opportunity to purchase Reliable products at the same time as they pick up a beautifully tailored suit.  Now that’s a good match.

Visit online:

www.barbuti.ca
www.tedsstyleshoppe.com

Happy Thanksgiving!

With holiday time just around the corner many people like to plan a winter-cleaning weekend.  What may come as a surprise to many is that high temperature steam can make all of those winterizing cleaning efforts much easier and more effective. Steam cleaners offer a solution for the big pre-winter cleaning chores like windows and walls as well as a myriad of everyday household cleaning tasks.

Here are some winter-ready cleaning basics:

1. Remove clutter from the house giving dust mites pet dander and other allergens less places to accumulate.  Those that remain will be removed using a variety of attachments that come with a good steam cleaner. Holiday Hint - Some guests may be allergic to your furry family members.  Steaming the floors and seating areas just before any dander sensitive guests arrive will make the party fun for all!

2. Take the warm weather clothes from the closets and drawers and ensure they are clean and dry before storing for the winter giving moths and insects less reason to nest.  A fabric steamer will freshen fabrics without chemical detergents, fabric softeners or wrinkle removers.  Holiday Hint- If something should spill and you have a mark or two to remove use small gentle circular movements with a 30mm nylon brush attachment on the surface while steaming.  Followed by a cloth covered brush and steam to remove any soiled steam residue (be sure to test steam on a less visible surface before tackling bigger areas)

3. Flip the mattress.  This is something to do with the change of each season that will help maintain the shape of the mattress.  Using steam to sanitize all surfaces of the mattress in the process will help reduce allergies caused from dust mites.  High temperature steam also kills bed bugs should they ever come for a visit.  Holiday Hint - Between house guests steam the surface of the mattress to ensure the freshest sleep for those you love.

4. Clean the windows inside and out.  Now that you’ll be indoors a bit more, you’ll want to enjoy a clean view.  It’s so easy to remove the tell tale signs of built up summer dirt and grime with the power of steam.  Steam makes quick work of freshening blinds and draperies too.  Holiday Hint - A quick steaming of your drapes post party will eliminate lingering food and perfume odours.

5. Move and clean behind and beneath appliances where grease, grime and dust have been accumulating.  High temperature steam will remove grease from the surface of appliances as well as the surfaces they sit on.  Holiday Hint - so a guest warmed up something in the microwave without a cover… no worries, steam cleaning will loosen hardened food particles and wipe up is easy and chemical free!

Once these bigger pre-winter chores are done, getting the house ready for holiday parties and guests will be a breeze!

Freshen up for the Holidays!