Textile Expert Victoria Armstrong
Textile Expert Victoria Armstrong
Be Positive
As women , we have a tendency to self-doubt , to let our fears get in the way , along with outside talk . Negative self-talk is one of the hardest hurdles to overcome . When that creeps in , I figure out why . Having a mentor helped me to change my thought process , to think positive and to be positive . Don ’ t let the negative talk in . I write down the good and the bad of my day , and then analyze how I can change the negative action to a positive action . What did I learn from the negative of that day ? Was it just something I had no control over ? Will it affect me tomorrow ? If so , how ? Push past your fears .
I like to write down my ideas as well – some are good , and some not so much . Journaling these thoughts helps to sort out the process and gives me something to look back on . Do what you love . Nobody can tell you what that is , but you .
Textile cleaning isn ’ t just about clothes . We can restore boots , purses , rugs , window coverings and much more . I have a love for restoring antique textiles . Last year I restored a 60-year-old wedding dress . This year I restored some doll clothes , old wool capes , and some yellowed antique nurse ’ s caps .
At Master Cleaner , we give people more time to do what they love by offering to do Bulk Laundry which includes wash and fold . We also offer Press Only services and FREE Valet service . We care about our clients and the environment . We are determined to do our part for you , our community and the earth we share . That ’ s why we use System K4 and a Wet Cleaning system . SOLVONK4 has very different properties from conventional solvents in dry-cleaning . It is a halogen-free , organic solvent , safe for everyone – water , air , soil and humans – but also cleans better than traditional solvents and other ‘ green ’ solvents .
Master Cleaner is the first dry cleaner in Alberta to win the Environmental Stewardship award . We have also been nominated for ‘ Small Business of the Year ’ as well as ‘ Customer Service of the Year .’ I am currently the first female president of the Alberta Textile Care Association , which is a support and learning platform for dry cleaners . I have also been nominated for ‘ Professional Achievement and Entrepreneur of the Year .’
I am fortunate to be working in an industry I love . As owner of two retail outlets of Master Cleaner , I can continue to serve my community and follow my dream .
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Textile Expert VICTORIA ARMSTRONG
Master Cleaner 11-52 Brentwood Blvd Sherwood Park 780-467-8582 9705-90st Fort Saskatchewan 780-998-9411 mastercleaner . ca www . facebook . com / MasterCleanerexpert / LinkedIn : victoria-armstrong Twitter : @ armstrong _ vicky
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