Spring cleaning isn’t just about tidying up the hard-to-reach areas of the home that you never get to. It’s the perfect time to have a home and life refresh, helping you dust off the cold weather and step into the warmer months.
Our dedicated service providers on Level 1 are here to support you with all your spring-cleaning needs. Here are their tips to help you get everything in top shape this season.
Stay on time in style with Good Times Watchmaker
Whether you wear it every day or it spends most of its time in your jewellery box, dust, dirt and oil can become built up inside watches over time. That’s why Vahe from Good Times Watchmaker recommends you get your watch serviced by a professional. For mechanical watches, this process involves dismantling their parts and getting everything cleaned, lubricated and magnetised. Quartz watches don’t have to be serviced as regularly as mechanical ones, but Vahe says you should still get their waterproof resistance and battery levels checked from time to time.
For your next service, the experienced Good Times team are here for all your watch repair needs, including battery changing, pressure testing and band replacement. They even offer a free call out service to nursing homes and retirement villages.
Go on a sole-searching journey at St Ives Cobbler
Cleaning out your shoe cabinet is no easy feat, but it has to be done. Shoes pick up all kinds of dirt, mud and dust every day. Garo from St Ives Cobbler suggests using a cream polish product to give your leather shoes a good clean. Unlike liquid or wax polish, your shoe’s exterior will absorb the cream, keeping the leather moist and preventing it from cracking.
When a bit of polishing isn’t enough, the St Ives Cobbler team can bring your shoes back to life. With superior customer support, their services include re-heeling and repairing rips. They also offer a range of shoe care products and accessories in store.
Azad’s Fashion & Alterations can make it a perfect fit
As you sort through your wardrobe you might discover clothes that you forgot existed – things that no longer fit, are missing a button or have just gone out of style. Instead of throwing out these quality items, you can give them a new life by visiting Azad’s Fashion & Alterations.
Whether you need a quick alteration or a complete restyle, Kasim and his crew can tailor anything in your wardrobe with ease. Surprising store regulars include leather items and teddy bears. They also receive a lot of requests to alter suede and silk products.
Give your clothes a fresh start at XL Dry Cleaners
When it comes to stained pieces, there is obviously no one size fits all method, but using Napisan is always a good start. If you can’t seem to remove the stain on your own, Jai and the XL Dry Cleaners squad provide world-class dry cleaning and laundry service.
Jai insists that silk clothing should always be dry cleaned, along with formal dresses and light-coloured items. He also recommends regularly getting your business shirts, work suits and blankets professionally washed. Visit the XL Dry Cleaner today and your garments will be good as new in no time.
Become a cut above the rest with Kingsmen Hair and Big Barber Delux
Refresh your look with a haircut or new hairstyle to keep your hair looking fit and healthy come rain or shine.
Kingsmen Hair is a men’s grooming go-to. Mohamad and his crew specialise in a range of cuts, including their popular taper and burst fades. Whether you’re trying to replicate a celebrity’s style or feel like you need a change, Mohamad invites you to visit the shop for a consultation. His team of talented barbers can give you advice on which haircut is best for your face shape and styling routine.
Don’t have time to book an appointment? Big Barber Delux is a walk-in only barber shop delivering amazing haircuts with superior service. Shop owner Cami recommends buying products from their Big Barber brand to help maintain your fresh new look at home.
Get outside with your furry friend using these tips from The Pet Connection
As the weather begins to heat up, you and your pets can have more fun in the sun. Jenn from The Pet Connection recommends taking extra precautions for pets with a lot of fur during this time. Make sure you bring water when walking your dog and try to take them out in the early morning or late afternoon for cooler conditions. For pets with exposed skin, always apply pet-safe sunscreen before they go outside.
If you’re keen on teaching your dog some new tricks, Jenn suggests patience is key. You should also use different rewards for learning different commands.
With a wide variety of specialty foods, snacks, accessories, toys and even pet-safe sunscreen, The Pet Connection has everything your furry friends need for this season.
