Luxury Dry Cleaning, Simply Green, Simply Better For You

Luxury dry cleaning in New York City just got a whole lot cleaner. Jeeves of Belgravia, New York is the ONLY luxury garment care firm in NYC cleaning exclusively in liquid CO2.

Why have we done this? Your man Jeeves has wanted to get away from using petrochemicals     (a cause of groundwater contamination throughout the country) for months now, and has finally found a solution. Perchloroethylene (perc) the most common dry cleaning chemical is also listed as a probable carcinogen by the EPA.  By Jeeves removing perc from his dry cleaning process he is hopeful that other dry cleaners will follow suit.

So called organic dry cleaning uses a chemical solvent made by Exxon-Mobile that is “organic” just like gasoline is organic.

Until now, there was not a suitable alternative that met the Jeeves standard.

Jeeves has invested in a hybrid CO2 dry cleaning system that cleans better than traditional dry cleaning. Jeeves’ process using CO2 is called Eco2 Cleanse.

Beverage grade CO2 is used in the Eco2 Cleanse process, the same gas that puts the fizz in your soda. New CO2 is not created for our cleaning process. In fact, all of the CO2 that we use is recaptured from manufacturing.

No other luxury garment care firm in New York City has CO2 dry cleaning. Yes, your man Jeeves is the only one.

Jeeves wants you to have dry cleaning which is; Simply Green, Simply Clean and Simply Better for You.

If you want to learn more about CO2 dry cleaning, here is more information.

Save Your Skins! or Leather & Suede Tips

Fall has arrived in NYC with Mother Nature giving us 30 degree temperatures one day and 70 degrees the next. Your man Jeeves has some tips to look great and stay warm on those chilly days when you reach for your leather jacket.

• Inspect your leather and suede garments before the first wear of the season. Look for stains, heavy soiling and repairs that may be needed.
• Repair open seams, torn linings and loose buttons now. These are all small problems that can be fixed inexpensively but can become expensive repairs if ignored
• If your leather or suede garment is stained or has heavy soiling, have it cleaned otherwise stains will become permanent! Cleaning adds conditions which keep leather soft and supple.
• Have leather items conditioned annually if cleaning is unnecessary.
• Consider having a “Shower & Stain” protection applied to suede items. This will potentially prevent spotting from rain showers and repel some stains.
• As leather ages it gathers a patina that adds to the character of the garment. Have fun wearing your leather!

If you do need any of the above services, our in-house leather and suede cleaning team can help.

Did you know that most other garment care firms do not clean leather and suede in house? So you never know where your garments are going.

If our leather and suede cleaning team cannot clean your garment, nobody can. Your man, Jeeves.

Whom You Know Panel of Experts Recommends Eau Flirt

This was sent by your man Jeeves’ good friend Peachy Deegan of Whom You Know…. let Jeeves know what you think.

We are pleased to present the facts:

Eau Flirt ®

The Scent of Seduction

You can hurry love…when you’re wearing the right perfume. Eau Flirt® eau de toilette puts science to the service of romance in a unique elixir containing ingredients proven to quicken the pulse of potential suitors. So dab it on your pulse points and let the seduction begin!
The world’s first perfume clinically proven to make men flirt with women

Eau Flirt was inspired by a study conducted at the Smell and Taste Treatment and Research Foundation by two physicians. The study tested the effects of 30 different single scent or combined ingredient scents on male sexual arousal. The combination of lavender and pumpkin pie proved to evoke the most passionate response.

Eau Flirt’s proprietary blend includes top notes black currant, plum, raspberry, apple, and black licorice and lavender, middle notes of jasmine, ylang, nutmeg and cinnamon (the classic aromas of pumpkin pie), and a drydown of musk and rare and precious woods. Ingredients are all natural flower and plant essences and sourced from France, Italy and the U.S.

No animal testing has been done and it’s allergy tested with no artificial colorings.
To find a retailer or purchase directly, please visit www.harveyprince.com, www.fragrancex.com and specialty stores/high end perfumeries nationwide

U.S. suggested retail $98 for 3.4 oz. eau de toilette spray, 1.7 oz $66, and 1 oz. purse size $36. Mini roll-ons are $19

Eau Flirt is the newest perfume from Harvey Prince, the maker of Ageless (www.agelessfantasy.com), the first anti-aging perfume and a top seller in London’s prestigious Harvey Nichols.

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And the fact is, we recommend it. A lot of scientific studies have been performed and although we got A’s on our term papers, we think you are more interested in what our credentials are for flirting and what our panel thought. Here’s what you need to know about the studies that were executed before the product came out: It was performed by an Ivy-League school, fragrance changes your perception of people, studies going back to 1974 were considered, and men overwhelmingly prefer women to wear perfume. And the components of this perfume are formulated with the most successful components of the study.

Although Peachy Deegan is a girl under the radar with her pseudonym, the fact is she is one of the best flirts around-the CBS Early Show even picked her to flirt on national television last year. She has been wearing it since she got it and has had some excellent responses!

Our panel of experts commented:

“Is it possible to have a seductive scent? Although skeptical, I was eager to give it a try! All the ingredients are natural flowers and plants, I love that fact that there is no testing on animals, and it has been allergy tested. The combination of lavender and pumpkin pie are proved to evoke the most passionate responses. So off I went for my evening out, I sprayed it on…..I am not sure if men wanted to flirt with me more than usual, or was it that I oozed confidence because I believed in the product, either way you should definitely give it a try!”

“I find Eau Flirt to be a delightful scent–mainly because I am not a perfume lover. I do not like to wear a fragrance that permeates a room or an elevator because it is too dominating. Eau Flirt, on the other hand, leaves a light and intriguing fragrance without overpowering. I love it for that!”

“Eau Flirt is very sweet and lightly spicy – not overpowering; it condours up the sensual feeling of wanting to be by the ocean…I love it!”

“Eau Flirt has just the cutest bottle. The bottle’s very sturdy but sleek design leaves no worries about spills in your bag. A vibrantly clean scent that envokes a flirtatious mood. One of the loveliest, fresh scents ever! One spray of this perfume lingers for hours. It has a crisp lime green color with even a crisper fresh, sexy scent. People have stopped me on the street to ask what scent I’m wearing – very flattering! It has a subtly exotic scent with spicy undertones….a feminine, glamorous quality. This fragrance is more refreshing than anything I have tried before, and it retains a freshness. It’s a keeper!”

“You can be a serious Flirt wearing this perfume! I tested it while on a bachelorette party bar hopping and the fun citrus scent lasted all night. It was a nice sweet smell without being overpowering and it received many compliments. The perfume is a great summer scent and I highly recommend it! Do not let the cartoon box fool you as the scent is very mature. Everyone asked me where I found out about it and I referred them to our great and informative blog- whomyouknow.com. Please let people know where they can get it - www.harveyprince.com – as many were interested in purchasing it. It is well worth the high price tag as I have never found a perfume which made me feel so young and vibracious!”

“When this fragrance was launched just less than 2 months ago, I was quite intrigued and eager to give it a test drive. It’s been clinically proven to attract men, hence doing some of the flirtation work for you, which sounds good to me, as flirting isn’t something that I’ve always excelled in. It’s also appealing to have something
as effortless as spritzing on a fragrance work for you. While Eau Flirt’s notes and formulation remain a closely guarded secret (don’t all flirts have some secret flirt skills?), it’s reassuring to know that some of the notes do remind me of the most loved and now-classic fragrances out there. While I can’t say Eau Flirt drew the men to me in droves, I do like the scent enough to use it often, so the flirt test is still ongoing! The illustration on the packaging and bottle is very whimsical and fun, thoroughly capturing the flirt mood and mindset. Personally, I think getting yourself to a flirtatious state and being a good flirt is very much a state of mind too, so if a fragrance like Eau Flirt can put you in that state and give you an
edge, then why not dab some on before going out?”

To get yours and flirt up a storm:

Fall into Winter

Nippy day here in New York City, wet and gloomy.  Jeeves had to tie a scarf around his neck for the first time this season, then slipped on his gloves.

So, how does your man Jeeves get ready for cold weather?

• Don’t wait to have your winter coats and jackets cleaned; clean them before a stain develops.
• Check for moth damage. Wool garments that were not cleaned before summer arrived should be looked at.  Moth holes can be repaired, but invisible weaving can get costly.
• Leather, suede and shearling garments that are soiled should be cleaned before winter.  Have these garments “weather proofed”, which will help them shed water and soiling.
• Have loose buttons, hooks and other closures repaired now. There is nothing worse than having a coat that cannot be buttoned up on a freezing cold day.
• Check your other garments for open seams and falling linings. These areas take a lot of wear and should be fixed before they get worse.

Following these simple steps will insure an easy transition into Winter and save you hassle If you need cleaning advice, just ring your man Jeeves. As always he is at your service.

Jeeves can provide the ultimate in garment care for you just about anywhere around the globe. For those in New York City, Jeeves offers complimentary pick-up and delivery. Elsewhere Jeeves can ship via FEDEX.

Jeeves is only one of 23 garment care firms in the USA selected as one of America’s Best Cleaners.

How Your Bridal Gown Can Last 200 Years

Actually this part is up to you.

The cleaning and preservation of your bridal gown after your wedding can only do so much. Yes, the first steps are proper cleaning and preservation, which includes acid-neutral materials and a porous storage vessel.

Sealed boxes and plastic should never be used. And of course the wedding dress should only be preserved if clean.

Assuring that your gown is stored properly is up to you.

Ideally an air conditioned and humidity controlled storage environment is ideal, but for many this may not be practical.

Storing your cleaned and preserved bridal gown in a basement is never good. Many basements may seem fine, but the humidity levels may be too high. This can lead to mold damage over time.

Attics are too hot. Excessive heat will break down textile fibers, so attics are a “no no”.

The best place for long term storage would be in an inside closet in a part of your home which is a part of living space. These areas are generally heated and air conditioned so you are giving your gown the very best storage conditions and the potential to last 200 years.

You should also open your gown vessel every two years to check the condition of  your dress. If you ever see anything that doesn’t look right, bring it back to the firm which took care of the cleaning and preservation for you. They should be able to advise you of any issues.

Please wash your hands or wear cotton gloves before you handle your preserved gown, you do not want the oils in your hands to transfer to your gown.

In need of bridal gown cleaning and preservation?

Jeeves of Belgravia, New York is recommended by both the Vera Wang Bridal House and the Bridal Salon at Bergdorf Goodman. Your man Jeeves will care for your gown unlike any other firm anywhere.

Your gown will be cleaned without the use of petrochemicals in our Eco2 Cleanse liquid carbon dioxide process. Eco2 Cleanse is the gentlest, greenest way to clean your bridal gown.

After cleaning your gown will be treated to Jeeves’ museum conservation method of gown preservation.

Jeeves offers complimentary pick-up in the New York City area and FEDEX shipping worldwide.

Give our bridal gown preservation department a call if you need additional information at 212-570-9130.

Bergdorf Goodman, Bridal Gowns & Jeeves New York

Your man Jeeves ran over to Bergdorf Goodman last week to meet with Nara the bridal manager. She was in need of having a few of her sample gowns cleaned to “freshen them up” for her clients.

Nara asked, if Jeeves would like to start with a simple gown or a more complex piece. Jeeves chose a most beautiful Oscar de la Renta gown with yards and yards of pleated silk trim. Jeeves always wants to impress on the first go around.

The Oscar gown was collected and transported to the Jeeves production facility where our head cleaning technician was awaiting it’s arrival.

The issues? A very soiled hem from all of “try on’s” at Bergdorf’s, a grayish cast from NYC dust and makeup around the neckline. Nothing tragic, but the gown was in need of cleaning.

A few hours later the gown was perfectly cleaned, and inspected. Off to the hand finishing area and into the hands of Roseanna.

Roseanna, who has been hand finishing gowns at Jeeves for over 15 years was hard at work. Her hand iron was a careful blur as each inch of the gown was gone over.

The result? Perfection.

Bergdorf’s had their Oscar back on Saturday before noon for a fitting. At last your man Jeeves had heard, they had made the sale.