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Back-to-School Clothing Care in Halifax: Uniforms, Sports Gear & Backpacks

  • Writer: MDC Admin
    MDC Admin
  • Sep 12
  • 2 min read
Kids with colorful backpacks run joyfully towards a school building's glass doors, reflecting a sunny, green background.

September in Halifax always feels like a fresh start. Kids head back to class, parents get back into a routine, and wardrobes start working overtime. School uniforms, soccer jerseys, and even backpacks are suddenly on daily rotation. It doesn’t take long before they’re showing the signs: stains, odours, and wear-and-tear.


At Maritime Dry Cleaners, we’ve been helping Halifax families look sharp for over 50 years. Centrally located off the Bedford Highway with easy parking, we know the demands of school-season clothing—and how to keep it lasting longer. Here are some practical tips for caring for uniforms, sports gear, and backpacks this fall.


Softball team in striped jerseys lines up on a sunny field with gloves and bats, displaying focus and anticipation. Trees in background.

Uniform Care: Daily Wear Without Daily Wear-Out

Uniforms take a beating, but with a few simple habits you can extend their life:

  • Rotate and rest: Keep two or three sets of uniforms in rotation. This avoids overwashing and gives fabric time to recover between wears.

  • Quick action on stains: Treat food, ink, or mud stains as soon as possible. Even a rinse under cold water helps until you can clean properly.

  • Mind the press: Sharp creases and fresh collars make uniforms look polished. Professional pressing every so often keeps kids looking their best.


When home washing won’t cut it—or when time is short—our team can handle uniforms with eco-friendly cleaning that’s tough on stains but gentle on fabric.


Youth football teams in blue and yellow uniforms line up on a green field, preparing for a play. Players wear white helmets.

Sports Gear: Tackling Odours and Fabric Stress

From hockey pads to soccer jerseys, sports gear can quickly become a challenge.

  • Air it out: Don’t leave gear zipped up in a gym bag overnight. Hang jerseys and uniforms to dry between games.

  • Wash with care: Overloading your washing machine with gear can cause stretching or pilling. Stick to small loads or bring tricky items to the pros.

  • Fight odours: If regular washing doesn’t freshen up your gear, professional cleaning removes deep-set bacteria and sweat smells.


Even backpacks can benefit from a periodic deep clean—especially when they’re stuffed with lunches, gym clothes, and the occasional leaky water bottle.


Why Halifax Families Choose Maritime Dry Cleaners

For more than half a century, Maritime Dry Cleaners has been a fixture of Halifax life. As a family-run business, we’ve served generations of local families—helping them keep school clothes, workwear, and special items looking like new.


With our central Bedford Highway location and plenty of parking, it’s easy to drop off items between errands. And because we’re rooted in Halifax, we understand the needs of local families in a way big-box services just can’t match.


There’s always a special on at Maritime Dry Cleaners! Stop by our Bedford Hwy location and ask our friendly staff about this week’s savings. Fresh clothes, fast service, and value you can count on.


Maritime Dry Cleaning store front. a clean building with plenty parking. on the Bedford Hwy. in Halifax

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