My son has bought trousers that are dry clean only, can I clean them at home somehow?
2007-01-04 22:33:51 · 10 answers · asked by angel 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
Yes you can put them in a washer on a gentle synthetics wash if you are going to use a tumble dryer then it needs to be on a cool setting but hanging them out to dry is best alot of clothes are labelled dry clean only this is a manufacturing preference but some things can be washed
Dry clean is only another method of cleaning with the use of chemicals it is gentler but it still has its problems like bad for enviorment also materials in washers and dry cleaners can cause bobbling.
i PERSONALLY i wash my trousers that are dry clean only along with other things its the drying and washer temperature that causes shrinkage
2007-01-07 09:30:50 · answer #1 · answered by shannara 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you can buy a tumble drier system that includes a bag and the dry clean sheets to put in it.
I used this system a while back but for some reason haven't done for ages as I try to wash by hand.
It depends on what the trousers are made from but you might get away with a gentle wash if you can . Or you can get Dabitoff in a bottle for spot cleaning which works well.
hope this helps.
try Lakeland shops or catalogue for more info. on the tumble dry system.
2007-01-05 06:50:44 · answer #2 · answered by Athena 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try hand washing them with a really gentle liquid first off - something like Stergene. If they are ok after that then put them on the gentle cycle in your washing machine. My daughter was terrible for buying dry clean only items and I always washed them - never had a disaster yet. Obviously this wouldn't work on something like suede or leather - use common sense on fabric in question.
2007-01-05 09:02:48 · answer #3 · answered by Queen of the Night 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wash - gentle cycle, cold. Hang to dry. I've washed many dry clean only things. Dry cleaning prolongs the life of clothes, washing will wear them out sooner, but can be done.
2007-01-05 06:38:32 · answer #4 · answered by reynwater 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
how old is your son? If he bought them and is old enough to buy his own clothes then he should be old enough to get them dry cleaned himself. Maybe this will help him chose more carefully when shopping.. I wash everything, if it lives through a gental cycle by itself then hang to dry. If it doesn't live through it then you'll know for next time, lol.
2007-01-05 09:23:09 · answer #5 · answered by J M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can get special bags that you put in the washing machine for dry clean only clothes. You get them in woolworths etc.
2007-01-05 06:39:26 · answer #6 · answered by OriginalBubble 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
For the cost incentive that it may bring, I have to personally say "No" and not to be a nay sayer, but if you can get your trousers done and pressed for less than$4.50 per garment,then you all need to keep your laudrymat (hint..hint..am I mean or what?).open?
2007-01-05 06:45:42 · answer #7 · answered by bottleblondemama 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try DRY CELL ,(WALMART)
CHEAPER THAN GOING TO THE CLEANERS AND CAN BE USED ABOUT 4 TIMES.i USED IT ON A WOOL JACKET AND A
FAUX SUEDE COAT ....WORKS FOR ME !!!!!
(good housekeeping seal of approval) GOOD LUCK>
2007-01-05 08:48:45 · answer #8 · answered by HARVEY 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
can you still get those dry cleaning sheets that go in tumble dryers?
2007-01-08 08:48:01 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
just take them to Morrisons for drycleaning, £12 for 4 items
2007-01-05 06:42:00 · answer #10 · answered by Kirsteebelle 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋