2006-07-27 18:00:40 · 8 answers · asked by egyszegedilany 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
You may ruin it. Some fibers should not go through the washer, though I can't think of any offhand.
Or you may have it come through just fine. I drop rayon in all the time, figuring the "dry clean only" rayon is just as washable as the "wash gentle, hang dry" rayon I own.
Whatever you do, don't dry it in the dryer. Hang it dry or lay it flat. Actually, that's a pretty good technique to make all your clothes last longer, not just the ones that you're washing in ways that go against the label directions.
2006-07-27 18:07:08 · answer #1 · answered by Gen 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do it all the time I've never had a problem, just use cold water, with the delicate cycle and hang dry. Buy Wrinkle release to get the wrinkles out if necessary. Oh yeah I use woollite as the detergent it's nice and gentle on the fabric.
2006-07-28 08:19:48 · answer #2 · answered by MOVING 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have found that I can usually wash most things that they say you can only dry clean
2006-07-28 07:01:14 · answer #3 · answered by txcatwoman 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the material. I've done this before, but only with certain materials/knits. I ruined a linen dress that way...was ankle length and became a mini-dress. :) If it's a tightly woven rayon, it'll probably be ok.
2006-07-28 13:14:45 · answer #4 · answered by brevejunkie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It will probably be fine. To play it safe companies put strict washing guidelines on their clothes. Just make sure you line dry it.
2006-07-28 01:05:05 · answer #5 · answered by numbergirl 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You know I've alway's wondered the same thing. I have no idea but I alway's wanted to attempt it to try it. Good Luck with the answers.
2006-07-28 01:03:58 · answer #6 · answered by allyson 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could get badly out of shape.
2006-07-28 01:19:20 · answer #7 · answered by doglover 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends on the fabric.sometimes it shrinks so be careful
2006-07-28 05:23:45 · answer #8 · answered by poptrash 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋