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How to Care for Special Items

Follow these cleaning and storage guidelines to keep treasured items looking great. (22 Photos)

Colleen Egan on Jun 15, 2011 at 12:38PM

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How to Care for Special Items

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Trench Coat


In the same way that your trench coat protects your from the elements, you have to protect your coat, so get a weatherproofing treatment at your dry cleaner’s. Spot clean stains, and make sure to have it professionally cleaned at the end of the season.

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