Do not be put off reading a dry cleaning only instruction on your dress and blouse labels. It is perfectly possible to spot clean or gently hand wash most of these items at home in the bathroom sink.

However it is easier and often inexpensive to take a batch of dirty and crumpled clothes to the shop and collect your clean, ironed and fresh garments a few hours later. They will be hung, crisp and ready to wear.

The process of dry cleaning is a misnomer as it implies that the process does not involve any liquids, in fact it simply means that the process does not involve water. A chemical is used when water may damage, shrink or simply not penetrate the fabric. At the end of the cleaning process the fluid is filtered and reused, reducing the amount of vapor and pollution that may otherwise escape into the air.

Be wary of shops that seem to offer a very cheap service. The standard of cleaning, particularly for stains, and the quality of the ironing may not be as good as you hoped.If you take advantage of special offers and use the same service regularly then you will probably be able to reduce the bill.

If your shop offers a minor repair and alteration service then you can hand over trousers that need a new hem or shirts that need buttons. Then relax in the knowledge your garments will be ready to wear upon collection.

If you wear shirts and suits all week at work then arranging for dry cleaning on a regular basis will significantly reduce the amount of time you spend at the weekend doing your laundry. Home or office collection and delivery services are sometimes available. Collecting or receiving your dry cleaning and placing it straight in the wardrobe ready to wear again gives a real sense of pleasure and reduces stress.

An establishment for dry cleaning Kings Cross is convenient for locals. If you need to complete dry cleaning Upper Street area you can take your garments there.