October 2020

Call me cliché, but fall is my favorite time of year. The leaves turn from green to gold, the air gets crisper, and the layers come out. Admittedly, the fall wardrobe transition might be the biggest reason I’m so fond of the season. Cozy knits, warm scarves, leather jackets, ankle boots—I look forward to outfits including these pieces all year long. And while autumn offers up some swoon-worthy style options, fall fabrics can prove to be a bit of a challenge when it comes to cleaning and care. Wools pill after repeated wears. Leather items can become cracked and brittle without proper conditioning and protection. Furs lose their luster as they gather dirt, oils, and odors throughout the season. Velvet’s unique pile can get matted and flat. The trick to avoiding these issues with your fall wardrobe is regular professional care—more specifically, care from your local GreenEarth cleaner. A dry cleaner has extensive knowledge of fabrics as well as how they’re constructed and will be able to determine the proper and best cleaning techniques. When you trust your garments to a GreenEarth cleaner, you can rest assured that you’re leaving your fall wardrobe in expert and safe hands. The GreenEarth Cleaning System delivers an impeccable clean without exposing your clothes or the environment to harmful chemicals. It’s made up of just one ingredient—pure liquid silicone, which is essentially liquified sand and an abundant natural resource. Unlike petroleum-based solvents which actually wear away surface fibers during the cleaning process, liquid silicone is chemically inert, meaning it doesn’t chemically react with fabric fibers; it just carries the detergent to your clothes and gently carries away soils. Because of its gentle nature, there’s no risk of leaching dyes, shrinkage, or damaged trims, either. Garments come back fresh, soft, and rejuvenated after being cleaned in GreenEarth. And did we mention there’s no chemical smell? In fact, there’s no smell at all. GreenEarth is completely odorless. Now there’s nothing more to do but pay your nearest GreenEarth cleaner a visit with some fall favorites and experience the difference for yourself. If you’d prefer a contactless customer experience, many of our Affiliates offer pickup and delivery service. Get started by using our Store Locator here.

The anticipation of Halloween includes trick-or-treating, black and orange decorations, and lots and lots of candy. Getting together with friends and loved ones might be expected for Halloween celebrations but there are other ways you can celebrate this year as you stay at home for a green Halloween. October 31st is only a few days away and if you’re a sustainability enthusiast who loves all things spooky, these fun activities are just for you! Carving Pumpkins Put the green into carving your pumpkins. Buy your pumpkin locally. Save the insides and repurpose them in different recipes. Stay away from using bleach to make your pumpkin last longer. After the season is over and you’re ready to get rid of it, critters will use it for food. A natural way to extend the life of your creation is to use vinegar. (1 part vinegar to 10 parts water)   Costume Contest You can still show off your costume with a virtual contest. How do you make your costume eco-friendly? Reuse common household items that would otherwise go to waste. This is where you get creative – use cardboard boxes to become a robot or turn toilet paper rolls into a pirate’s telescope. Take advantage of what’s in your closet. You probably already have a costume in there! Last year’s costume can get an upgrade with some added fake blood and zero new garment purchases.   Homemade Candy If you’re saying no to trick or treating but still want candy at home, make your own! This will cut down on all that wrapper waste and let’s be honest, quarantine has made us all bakers. Here are some ideas: Caramel apples. Everyone can decorate exactly how their sweet tooth desires. Sugared pecans. Anything chocolate-dipped. Pretzels, strawberries, marshmallows, etc.     Halloween Movie Night Putting on a marathon of the family’s favorites is a sure way to get in the Halloween spirit. The eco-friendly spin on this one is pretty simple: Keep the lights off! Enjoy your Halloween!