A Lesson Learned About Storing Wedding Dresses

Another year has gone by which has yielded new experiences, interesting facts and challenging situations. I thought I would share with you at least one interesting lesson I learned this year.

If you are storing your wedding dress, whether you're keeping it for the memories or are planning on passing it down to a future generation, be aware that there is the possibility of mysterious stains appearing on the fabric after it has been cleaned a couple of times and sometimes decades later. What is the cause? The oxidation of sugar could be the culprit.

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Pack-Out? Huh?

When a customer is told that their house is going to be packed out, sometimes what they envision is not an accurate depiction of what actually takes place. So, just to offer a bit of clarity, here is a general explanation of what to expect:

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Spotlight on Chloe

It’s Chloe Hudson's turn to be interviewed for Champion’s Spotlight.

Chloe has been with Champion since 2001.  She is on the contents crew, so if you ever experiece a fire damage, more than likely Chloe will be coming to pack out your house.  Now, let’s get to know Chloe:

What is your favorite snack? Popcorn.

 

What is your favorite piece of clothing?

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Dustless on the Other Side

Picture this scene: Your house has finally been restored so you don't have to spend another night in a hotel. The walls of your house are freshly painted per your color preferences, the new floors have been stained and finished, the last of your furniture has been moved back in from a container and the final cleaning has been completed.

But, while you are moving back in, you notice that although the cleaning crew seemed to have worked diligently for most of the day, there is a thin layer of dust on everything in the restored areas.

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One Thousand Firsts

The anniversary of my 8th year with Champion is fast approaching. There are many stories to relate in this bittersweet industry. Cries of devastation from homeowners at the beginning of a loss turn into sighs of relief and reflective appreciation at the job’s completion. I’d like to think I’ve seen it all yet every so often I am surprised. But when you see me at your home ready to do my part to put your life back together, this one fact remains constant: whether it is my 100th or 1000th job, I am ever-conscious that it is your first loss. So, in essence, it also becomes mine again. I treat every job as if it is the first because every person is different and every situation is unique. I care about what has happened to you and how it is affecting you. So go ahead and cry if you need to. You’ve been devastated and no person, even if they have been through something similar, can possibly understand exactly how you feel. I’ll hand you a tissue and give you a moment. When you’re ready we’ll walk through your house and anything that is important to you is important to me and when I tell you to call me if you have questions or forgot to tell me something, I mean it. We’re all in this together and all want the best possible outcome. One day it will all be a distant memory but when you think of it I hope the process leaves you with a warm feeling.

Chloe L. Hudson - Senior Contents Technician