I've heard you can avoid going to the cleaner's, and just do what it says above, or you can wash them in the sink. I hope you can, because I've heard cleaners cost an arm and a leg.
2006-11-16 08:33:02 · 13 answers · asked by curiogirl84 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
NO NO NO! you will ruin your clothes!
2006-11-16 08:34:52 · answer #1 · answered by Patricia L 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
I would use dryel or another home "dry cleaning" product. I've had good results with all the name brand products. I've used the products for 4-5 times between taking the item to the dry cleaner. I'd use the dryel instead of the hand washing method. Dryel costs about $1.00 per use and can do 1-4 items at a time. Some items can be hand washed in cool water with a non enzyme detergent made specifically for hand washing. I'd be very leary of using a washing machine unless it has a delicate or wool/silk setting and a temperature selector as the agitation/heat can damage dry clean only items. You can not use a dryer to dry the items--lay flat only.
2006-11-16 16:43:04 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Alot of fabrics can not get wet hence the "dry" part of dry clean only. You are risking damaging your garment by washing it in the machine or sink. I have accidentally washed some and ruined them and others have been fine but I would rather be safe than sorry. Especially if the garment is expensive.
I say, if it's worth paying for and saving then get it dry cleaned. If it's something you aren't worried about all that much then go ahead and wash it.
2006-11-16 16:36:16 · answer #3 · answered by april_fay21 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Completely depends on the fabric . . .
A lined suit or lined wool garment will have to be dry cleaned, but I launder in the sink, all silk & down jackets in lukewarm water & woolite (there will be some dye bleed but dry cleaning strips silk & down of its natural oils). Wash each silk item seperately & rinse in Downy. The top loading machines are too brutal on evan regular clothes, so I would rarely do that, unless it is a front loader.
I use a dry cleaner about once every 10 years & my items last years longer.
2006-11-16 16:46:27 · answer #4 · answered by kate 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The reason for dry cleaning is because a lot of fabrics will either shrink or fade in the washing machine. Fading usually means that the color is bleeding, so you could ruin an entire load of laundry. Try looking for Dryell. It will freshen up your dry clean only clothes and comes with a stain removal kit that works well.
2006-11-16 21:43:25 · answer #5 · answered by Wiseass 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have very few dry clean only clothes but I do it! I hate having to go the to cleaners. I only want to wash my clotes all one way and get it over with!
2006-11-16 16:35:04 · answer #6 · answered by Alisa 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I wash silks and sweaters in my washer on delicate. I have a washer that tumbles the clothes and when the cycle is finished the don't have a wrinkle in them. Otherwise I have to press my silk shirts.
2006-11-16 17:03:00 · answer #7 · answered by swbabe 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have a few pants that i've done that with. then i hang them to dry and press the wrinkles out. but it really depends on the material and whether you want to risk and experiment.
2006-11-16 16:40:38 · answer #8 · answered by cy 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It really depends on the material but I have done this numerous times with minimal problems.
2006-11-16 16:41:42 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
NO, but there are products you can use at home to clean them. One is called DRYEL and you use it in the dryer.
2006-11-16 16:40:38 · answer #10 · answered by Tickle Monster 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
hand washing in cold water is my prefered method, then drip dry or if its a sweater then lay flat to dry.
2006-11-16 16:36:08 · answer #11 · answered by Rainy 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋