I have a microsuede 100% polyester comforter , it says dry clean only. Do you think anything will happen if I machine wash it?
2006-11-12 02:08:06 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
It can be washed in cold water on the gentle cycle. But you will need a place to hang it or flat dry it. Does not need to go into the dryer.
2006-11-12 02:11:55 · answer #1 · answered by Sugar 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have always washed my "dry clean only" clothes and they were fine. Just make sure you wash it in cold water on the delicate setting.
However, if the comforter is large, it may be a waste of time for you to do it yourself because it wont have enough room in your washing machine and it will just sit there in a clump while the agitator goes around.
For best results I would recommend taking it to be professionally cleaned, not because it says to dry clean it, but because of the size.
2006-11-12 02:13:03 · answer #2 · answered by jenniferaboston 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The machine will shake it until the stitches break and the filling clumps up into unusable lumps. At that point it is worthless. Dry clean it and next time buy a machine washable one.
2006-11-12 02:11:00 · answer #3 · answered by Rich Z 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've wondered and experimented w/ the same thing....except ours was a silk duvet cover. I washed w/ woolite on gentle and air dried....it required ironing...but was fine. If you do decide to machine was it...you might consider a Laundromat washer as they are larger...less chance of wrinkles. Again, gentle cycle, liquid soap (powder may lump), and air dry.
Good luck!
p.s.
if you happen to have matching shams or something else w/ the fabric...consider experimenting w/ it first.
2006-11-12 02:12:40 · answer #4 · answered by l2brennan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't do that. Typically, designer fabric is not intended to do through that process. Also, if it's DRY clean only, it isn't even supposed to be wet. Some people try Dryell (which is dryer only) and have good experiences.
2006-11-12 02:12:17 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, if your washer capacity w/allow a comforter, you can wash it on the delicate cycle -- air drying is preferred and a quick fluff in the dryer can take out the wrinkles
2006-11-12 02:27:55 · answer #6 · answered by hummingbird 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you will ruin it. You are stuck with a "dry clean only product."
2006-11-12 02:11:33 · answer #7 · answered by Beau R 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it will shrivel up & shrink ( my husband accidently did this
to a pair of my dry clean only dress pants )
2006-11-12 02:16:17 · answer #8 · answered by start 6-22-06 summer time Mom 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do what the label says , DRY CLEAN ONLY !!!!
2006-11-12 02:26:46 · answer #9 · answered by Mags 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It will shrink like crazy.
2006-11-12 02:48:30 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋