As November settles in, the weather cools, calendars fill up, and the holiday season inches closer. Before the rush of travel, gatherings, and winter wardrobes begins, now is the perfect moment to prep your closet, home, and cold-weather gear. A little early-season care can save you time (and stress!) all winter long.
Here’s your November garment care checklist to help you stay organized, polished, and holiday-ready.
1. Rotate and Refresh Your Winter Wardrobe
Coats, sweaters, scarves, gloves, and wool pieces should come out of storage now. After months tucked away, many items need:
- Odor removal
- Professional cleaning
- Pilling refresh
- Shape and fabric restoration
Wool and cashmere especially benefit from deep cleaning, which prevents fiber damage and moth activity.
Pro tip: Don’t wait until the first real cold snap. That’s when cleaners get the busiest.
2. Clean and Condition Leather Before Winter Dryness Sets In
Cold weather can dry out leather, causing cracking or stiffness. Whether it’s:
- Leather jackets
- Boots
- Handbags
- Gloves
A conditioning treatment keeps your pieces supple, protected, and beautiful through the season.
If your items picked up summer humidity, a professional clean now will reset them before harsher temps arrive.
3. Prep for Holiday Parties Earl
From Thanksgiving through New Year’s, your favorite outfits will see action. Make sure they’re ready before you need them:
- Evening dresses
- Suits
- Dress shirts
- Special-occasion fabrics (silk, velvet, sequins)
Spot clean, press, or tailor early so everything fits and looks perfect when the invitations start rolling in.
4. Refresh Bedding Ahead of Holiday Guests
November is prime time for:
- Comforter cleaning
- Blanket washing
- Pillow sanitizing
- Guest bedroom prep
With cold/flu season beginning, a deep clean boosts freshness and helps reduce allergens before visitors arrive.
5. Fix Small Repairs Now (Before They Become Big Headaches)
Buttons loose? Hem coming undone? Zipper acting up?
November is ideal for:
- Coat zipper replacement
- Sweater mending
- Suit/shirt tailoring
- Repairing ripped seams
These little fixes make winter clothing feel new again — and help garments last longer.
6. Plan Ahead for Winter Laundry Piles
Bulky items like sweaters and coats take longer to dry and clog home machines.
Professional wash & fold or pickup + delivery services save hours each week when laundry volume inevitably jumps in winter.
Start the Season Fresh With Mulberrys Garment Care
Whether you’re unpacking winter coats or prepping for holiday travel, Mulberrys is here to help you move into the season seamlessly — with:
- Eco-friendly, toxin-free cleaning
- Expert tailoring
- Leather and suede care
- Comforter and bedding cleaning
- Free pickup & delivery
- Award-winning service
Get ahead of the holiday rush.
Schedule your November cleaning today: