Cadet uniform

[Ally56]

Hi! I'm new to this forum and my husband just started the academy this week. We live in Fresno and I was wondering if anyone has recommendations on where to take their uniforms to be dry cleaned over the weekend? Thanks so much!!:razz:

[jrsfan]

Sent you a PM with some info.

[Proud wife/mom of 2]

We live in the Turlock area, do you know of a good place here to take the cadet uniform to be cleaned?

Sent you a PM with some info.

[CTCI08Wife]

We live in the Turlock area, do you know of a good place here to take the cadet uniform to be cleaned?

When we went through, there was only one place in town that was open on the weekends that could accomodate us with a Military Press. However, I won't even give you their name, because the did such a horrible job, that I spent all Sunday washing/re-pressing myself to get out their "railroad tracks".

If you are handy with an iron, you may just want to invest ($1.50!) in a good can of heavy starch and do it yourself. They are machine-washable, and once you have a good seam set in, they will always be there (just keep re-pressing along the same line). That way, you aren't at the mercy of the dry-cleaners (in case they mess up!).

Any Central Valley wives (especially those in the Turlock area) - PM me if you are interested in a "Pressing Party" - I'd be happy to teach you some tricks on getting a good seam! :biggrin:

[Ally56]

Thank you for your help! =)

[CHPUSMC]

If you are handy with an iron, you may just want to invest ($1.50!) in a good can of heavy starch and do it yourself. They are machine-washable, and once you have a good seam set in, they will always be there (just keep re-pressing along the same line). That way, you aren't at the mercy of the dry-cleaners (in case they mess up!).



+1

I used undiluted Sta-Flo, soaked the shirts, hung em up to dry overnight, then pressed them out the next day.

[justaroundthecorner]

When we went through, there was only one place in town that was open on the weekends that could accomodate us with a Military Press. However, I won't even give you their name, because the did such a horrible job, that I spent all Sunday washing/re-pressing myself to get out their "railroad tracks".

Same is true for us, although we tried a few places before I started doing it myself (and spending my Sundays fixing the "professional" work). Once you get the hang of it (and set the press well), it goes pretty quickly. We would wash on Friday night when he got home, then I'd press while he did homework on Saturday afternoon.

[IrishJoe]

If you are handy with an iron, you may just want to invest ($1.50!) in a good can of heavy starch and do it yourself.


:lol: Ahhhh the memories! I STILL have 10-12 cans of starch on the shelf. Haven't touched them since the academy, but boy did I go through starch while I was there......

[Dipmo]

We live in the Turlock area, do you know of a good place here to take the cadet uniform to be cleaned?

In Turlock, I used Carr's cleaners on Main St. for mine. They could usually turn it around same day if i got it there early enough on Saturday Morning. Otherwise my wife picked them up midweek. Don't forget to ask for heavy starch and military creases.

[CTCI08Wife]

Same is true for us, although we tried a few places before I started doing it myself (and spending my Sundays fixing the "professional" work). Once you get the hang of it (and set the press well), it goes pretty quickly. We would wash on Friday night when he got home, then I'd press while he did homework on Saturday afternoon.

Exactly our routine. We had it down to a science - Friday night while he ate dinner, I started the laundry. He showered, I repacked toiletries. Saturday morning after breakfast, he homework, and I pressed. That gave us Saturday PM/Night and all day Sunday to spend time together. Just a sidebar to any SO's/Wives of very tall men (6ft+), don't dry your long-sleeved shirts or pants in the dryer. It will mean a little more vigorous ironing, but it will keep things from shrinking and them having to go through the trouble of getting new stuff.

[CTCI08Wife]

In Turlock, I used Carr's cleaners on Main St. for mine. They could usually turn it around same day if i got it there early enough on Saturday Morning. Otherwise my wife picked them up midweek. Don't forget to ask for heavy starch and military creases.

I don't know that Carr's can do this anymore... If I recall when I was looking around, they won't do a weekend 'quickie'. But, the midweek stuff works great. My husband got to where he was only wearing 2-3 shirts and pants/week, and the other 2-3 he would just drop off at home. I was able to take my time and get them all done during the week and swap out with the dirties on the following weekend. If you want to go the drycleaner route, this really is the least stressful way.

Carr's does an excellent job with uniforms (including pressing) - They have a huge clientele of LEO's (local PD, SO, CHP), and they take VERY good care of them!