We LOVE people who love ties

We love all our customers, but every once in a while there is one that just makes my day.

I've never heard anyone get so excited about ties. Maybe it was my chuckle that made him feel self-conscious. He laughingly said, "You must think I am such a huge geek: Getting so excited about ties."

Nope. We LOVE people who love ties as much as you do. I wish everyone got this excited about ties... specifically these ties.

How to clean a tie

Even if a tie says that its machine washable, don't do it! The agitation of a washing machine combined with the water will cause the tie to lose its shape. Instead, try wiping the dirt off with a damp cotton cloth and a very small amount of dish washing detergent it's needed.

 

If the tie is made from microfiber or polyester it should clean right up. If the tie is made from silk, only use a damp cloth. The soap will leave a residue behind and it could stain the silk fabric.

A dirty tie can easily be cleaned by following these simple steps.

 

Ties can also be dry cleaned, however the results will not be a tie that looks new again. The tie will  be pressed after dry cleaning and this will cause the tie to look smashed. The seam and loop on the back of the tie will leave an impression on the front of the tie.

 

Instead, after wiping it off with a damp cloth use an iron set on a steam setting to remove any wrinkles. Carefully steam the tie while hovering above it about one quarter of an inch and moving the iron over the surface area of the tie to remove the wrinkles.

 

Finally, if these efforts fail to remove the stains from the tie, try putting it though a washing machine and laying it flat on a towel to dry. It won't look new again, but it may look good enough to save it's life.