Janet Davis Cleaners - June 2022

Janet Davis Cleaners - June 2022

“HOT OFF THE PRESS” Dry Cleaning News

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JUNE 2022

A FAMILY TRADITION IT’S NATIONAL DOUGHNUT DAY!

Is there a better breakfast pastry than the doughnut? For years, it has been an American staple enjoyed by people of all ages. Cream-filled, jelly-filled, frosted, or glazed, there’s a doughnut to please anyone. On June 3, we celebrate National Doughnut Day, so go ahead and stop by your local doughnut shop and indulge in a sweet treat. My relationship with doughnuts started at an early age. An old- school doughnut shop did business right by the cleaners my dad was running at the time. He would always bring me with him to work on the weekends, and it became tradition to stop by the doughnut shop and pick up some doughnuts to start the day. They knew who we were, which made it a really cool experience. Although it’s slightly different now, my dad has continued a doughnut tradition with my children. At some point, he picked up the slogan “sprinkles are for winners” from a Progressive Insurance commercial. Every time he gets doughnuts for the girls, he chooses the ones with sprinkles and announces, “Sprinkles are for winners.” Now, they’ve expanded their love of sprinkles from doughnuts to just about everything else. They’ll still get their usual vanilla frosted doughnut with sprinkles, but they also want sprinkles in their pancakes, on their ice cream, and on just about anything else sweet. We went on a trip to Venice, Florida, and discovered an ice cream shop that had more pink sprinkles than you could ever imagine. They just about died when they set their eyes on all of those sprinkles! Personally, I’m not much of a sprinkles guy myself. My favorite doughnut has always been chocolate with white glaze. It surprises people when I order a chocolate doughnut because I don’t eat chocolate regularly. Even to this day, that’s my go-to doughnut. I’ve tried many different flavors and styles, but I always end up going back to the usual.

While I still have fond memories of the doughnut shop near my dad’s old workplace, I’ve found quite a few doughnut shops with that old- timey feel. One of my absolute favorites is the Donut Cutter off of Woodward Ave. here in Berkley. I also enjoy going to Knapp’s Donut Shop in Rochester. Walking into these shops is like walking through a time machine. They still have the doughnut counter with stools to sit at and enjoy your coffee and doughnut. Although I’ve never personally sat at the counter to start my day, I usually see a lot of people at both locations kicking back and enjoying the doughnut shop atmosphere. Doughnuts are a fun and delicious treat almost everyone enjoys. Do you have a favorite doughnut or doughnut shop? I’d love to hear about it the next time you stop by. I’m always on the lookout for a new place to try or new doughnuts to dethrone the chocolate with glaze. Until then, you can find me at Knapp’s or the Donut Cutter when I need to satisfy my doughnut craving.

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Look Fresh for Your Wedding DON’T FORGET THE GROOM AND WEDDING PARTY!

Re-Invent Your Closet Space

Sometimes it just doesn’t feel like we have enough space in our homes. However,

there might be a few spaces hiding in plain sight that you can utilize, like a closet! Not sure how to start? Check out these three closet transformations.

Peak wedding season has finally arrived! If you’re getting married sometime over the next few months, have you prepared your dress or tux? If you purchased your wedding attire off the rack, received it from previous generations, or had an issue during alterations, you probably should get it dry cleaned before the big day. You don’t want to break out your attire a few days before the wedding only to discover stains or problems needing attention. But, if you do find yourself in that situation, we can still help. We’ve helped many couples prepare for their special day and would be honored to help your entire wedding party get their attire looking as fresh as possible. We take pride in our work and do everything in our power to make our customers comfortable and happy with their attire for the big day. Even if your dress was passed down through the family, we can make it look like it was made for you. “When I was searching for places to revitalize my mom's 30-year-old wedding dress for my own special day, I came across an overwhelming amount of positive reviews on Janet Davis Cleaners. After having them revitalize the dress, I was so happy with it that I also had them clean and preserve it afterward. They did a phenomenal job, and I would recommend them 10 times over!”

OFFICE SPACE If you have a walk-in closet that isn’t full of clothes or boxes,

you may benefit from turning it into a home office. Ensure you’ve got proper wiring and adequate space for a chair, put a desk inside, set up your computer, and get ready to work in cozy comfort.

DRESSING ROOM

Our closets are designed to

hold our clothes, but where do you try them on? You can convert any size closet into a dressing room with the right use of mirrors and light. BAR Small closets can easily be turned into bars. Simply put your furniture

–S.M., reviewer on Google

inside, add your preferred drinks and mixers, and take a sip!

With our team of dedicated and trained professionals, you can rest easy knowing your wedding attire is in good hands. We don’t just prepare dresses, either. We can ensure the groom, groomsmen, and bridesmaids look their best on your wedding day as well. If you need a suit or tux steamed, we can help — even if it’s the same day as the wedding! If you need to get your wedding attire ready or need some help revitalizing your own wedding dress, give us a call at ( 248) 543-0340. We would be honored to help you prepare for the big day.

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IS DRY CLEANING TOXIC? Investigating the Environmental Impact

THANK YOU FOR THE HANGERS!

One of the biggest trends we have seen over the last few decades is the development of environmentally friendly practices for businesses. Nearly every business has the ability to do something to make their everyday functions greener, and dry cleaning is no different. Indeed, many have asked the question: “Is dry cleaning toxic for the environment?” The answer is that it really depends on how you do it. To truly understand the steps taken to make dry cleaning more environmentally friendly, looking back at how dry cleaning started in modern history helps. Surprisingly, the idea of dry cleaning was discovered by accident. In 1825, a maid accidentally knocked over a lamp and spilled kerosene on dirty linens. The maid’s employer, Jean Baptiste Jolly, found that once the kerosene had dried, it had actually cleaned the linens. He tested his theory further, and after being proven right, he opened the very first dry- cleaning service in Paris.

As you can imagine, kerosene is incredibly flammable and dangerous to work with. It may have been a strong cleaner, but the risk of an explosion or fire afterward always lingered. Eventually, Michael Faraday, a prominent chemist, discovered perchloroethylene (PERC) which was a much less flammable way to dry clean. Though it’s never been proven, some believe that PERC is a carcinogenic agent. It’s an organic material, so dry cleaners claim they’re an “organic dry cleaner.” That phrase is more or less made up. We can claim whole foods are organic because they’ve been certified. Organic dry cleaners aren’t certified and just claim to be organic. At Janet Davis Cleaners, we use DF- 2000 as our dry-cleaning solvent. It was made in a lab by Exxon Mobil Corp. and is designed to be safe for use and for humans. It’s a big improvement over PERC and is much more environmentally friendly. When used with modern machinery, it sits in a pan and leaks into another pan so there are never any issues.

Keep Going!

Our team is truly shocked ! We cannot believe how many hangers we have received after we put out the call to return your hangers to us in late 2021. You are helping us save both the environment and some money as the hanger shortage continues and prices increase. Thank you to those who have continued to return your hangers. And please keep it up!

So, that brings us back to the question: Is dry cleaning toxic? The answer truly depends on the methods and processes followed by each specific dry cleaner. In our case, the systems and processes we use have a minimal impact on the environment and are checked by the state every year.

Inspired by Saveur.com

SUDOKU

This dip tastes great with bread, crostini, or crackers and will be a hit at any summer gathering. Grilled Corn and Ricotta Dip

INGREDIENTS

• 6 ears of corn • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream • 1 1/2 cups ricotta • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour

• 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, finely grated • 2 tbsp unsalted butter, diced • Chives and scallions, finely chopped

• 2 tbsp thyme, finely chopped • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat the oven to 325 F. 2. In a large grill pan, cook the corn until charred on all sides. Let cool, then cut the kernels from the cob. 3. In a food processor or blender, purée two-thirds of the kernels with the cream, ricotta, flour, and thyme. Season with salt and pepper, and stir in remaining whole kernels. 4. Pour into an 8-inch baking dish. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top, and dot with butter. Bake for approximately 1 1/2 hours, until bubbly. 5. Garnish with chives and scallions before serving.

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4 Is Travel Insurance Worth Your Money?

Travel Insurance: Scam or Savior?

If you’ve ever booked a plane ticket or hotel stay online, you’ve probably been offered an opportunity to "protect" your purchase for an additional fee. Since you’re spending big dollars on your trip, you may have hovered over the option, wondering if it’s a wise investment or a quick money-making scheme.

restrictions, so always make sure you understand the terms and buy coverage that offers the protection you want. It can be hard to swallow the idea of paying more to insure yourself against an event that probably won’t happen. So, can you skip it? The risk you’re willing to take is up to you, but remember the amount of

Before you buy, you should know that trip protection and travel insurance are different. When you book directly through the airline or hotel or on a travel website like Travelocity or Expedia, they offer you trip protection. These plans often provide nothing more than a voucher you can use to reschedule in the event of a cancellation — something you won’t need if you book refundable accommodations.

money you’re spending on travel and consider whether it’s worth protecting your investment. While you may decide against travel insurance for your weekend trip two states away, experts recommend always purchasing it for international travel or cruises due to the higher cost and potential for things to go wrong. The price, they say, is usually worth the peace of mind.

If you’re going to purchase travel insurance, you should take the time to shop around, just like you did with your accommodations. Not all plans are created equal, so read the fine print and make sure you understand what is covered — and what is not. The last thing you want is to spend your hard-earned money on a policy that leaves you holding the bag.

But you can also purchase travel insurance through a reputable third party, and these policies offer cash refunds if your trip is canceled or interrupted. They also typically cover lost or damaged bags, and high-quality policies will cover medical emergencies that occur at your destination. But there may be

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