2007-05-31 05:35:22 · 14 answers · asked by CHRISTINA C 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
That's not a good idea. But in department stores, you should be able to find kits that you can use to dry-clean in your dryer. I've used one: It's very effective.
2007-05-31 05:41:29 · answer #1 · answered by Tigger 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
I know that taking it to the cleaners can be expensive but they sell a dry cleaning kit in the supermarket, for about 7.00 dollars, its call Dryel and it does a great job. You get a bottle of stain remover, Dry cleaning pads, Other pads that go into the bag they provide, and zip it up and put it in the dryer. You get to use this kit about 4 times, you can put quite a few items in at a time. Read the booklet that comes with it. I don't know if I would want to clean it in the washer, the material that it is stuffed with, will shift, and them you will never get it back where it belongs.
2007-06-07 10:00:03 · answer #2 · answered by lennie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Though Dryel is an okay home dry cleaning product, the bag is not big enough for a normal size comforter. It's really meant for smaller clothing items. Check out the dry cleaners in your area, some run specials on comforters....saw one yesterday for $10. Then purchase a duvet cover to slip over your comforter and when needed, the duvet slips right into the washer and dryer.
2007-05-31 07:52:12 · answer #3 · answered by dawnb 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
TIgger and Donnabelle are correct. Just 'dry clean' in your dryer. Some 'dry clean only' items CAN be washed in your washer with care, but never should you wash comforters. It's too hard on the fabric and contents, causing undue harm, not to mention shrinkage and clumps. You paid too much for the comforter, don't take chances. Dryel is the greatest!
2007-05-31 06:04:13 · answer #4 · answered by Rocky 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
you can wash it on gentle cycle and use woolite instead of regular detergent, also you can dry it on then air cycle(no heat) my comforter is also dry clean only and most of my clothes are dry clean only but who has the time or money for all that
2007-06-07 07:36:43 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
with your comforter (and pillows can go in the wash too) make sure it can fit in your washer and not have too much exra room. Watch it when the water is going in, try setting it to small or medium load first to make sure. I washed mine and the washer overflowed and I had a HUGE mess, and of course I could do nothign about it because the washer was runnign and I couldnt open the top to stop it so I had to wait till it was over. It was a disater. So be careful! I don't recomend washing it if you have a stackable washer/dryer setup.
2007-05-31 06:45:30 · answer #6 · answered by cait5156 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Absolutely. If it fits comfortably into your washer, go for it. I have NEVER taken my "dry clean only" to a dry cleaner. I always use the gentle cycle and cold water. It works great, although I recommend line drying, If you can. If not, your gentle cycle on your dryer will work fine. :) Good luck!
2007-05-31 05:51:12 · answer #7 · answered by jennifer k 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
The dryel is great so I hear and if you cant do that then get a wet rag and go to work. Dont over wet it though. You could also use waterless shampoo which is cheaper than dryel. Make sure you line dry.
Good Luck!
2007-06-05 10:09:15 · answer #8 · answered by pollardsha76 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
There is actually kits you can buy at like walmart that contains the stuff you need to do your dry cleaning at home. Not for sure what they cost though.
2007-05-31 07:28:57 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
also, to save some money, take like a damp wash rag and throw it in the dryer w/ ur comforter and it should take care of it.
2007-06-05 09:16:10 · answer #10 · answered by Jules or Juliet 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋