i accidently bought a dry clean only bedspread, if im careful can i wash it at home?

Question

i bought a comforter set that is cotton, polyester, and the shams have rayon cording. can i wash it at home if im careful? its oversized so a little shrinking wont be terrible.

Answer 1

wash in gentle cycle but don't put in dryer, unless it has a down filling, then you have to dry clean it. for comfroter its not the cover that prevents you from washing it at home, its the filling.

Answer 2

With this blend of fibres, I don't see why you couldn't try machine-washing it. Is it very brightly coloured? I would imagine that the possible results could be shrinking (either the whole thing or just the cording itself, which could pull it out of shape) or fading/running of the colours.

If I were you, I wouldn't try washing this at home in a top-loading washing machine, as the twisting action could be too rough for it. Instead go to a laundry mat that has the large capacity front loading machines and wash it cold with a gentle detergent. If this is successful, you could try going warmer, but this increases the risk of shrinking.

I'd also be careful about machine drying it, as this could lead to mis-shaping, and high heat won't be good for the poly or the rayon! Try cool ironing as well, as I'd be cautious about melting the synthetic fibres with a hot iron (I know about this, as I tried to put an iron-on name tag on a polar fleece jacket...ugly results for both the iron and the jacket!).

I try to avoid dry-cleaning because it's expensive and not very good for the environment. If you're concerned about ruining your comforter, maybe you could use your older one and just use this one for best? Good luck!

Answer 3

I guess that would depend on what kind of washer you have. If you have a front-loading washer, it should be okay on the gentlest cycle with Woolite. If you have a top-loading washer, the agitator in the middle can cause the stuffing inside the bedspread to bunch up and look uneven. If that's the case, you might try hand-washing it in your bathtub with Woolite and cold water, only if absolutely necessary. You could also take it to a laundromat and wash it in their high-capacity washers, but I would check to make sure they have a gentle or hand wash cycle before doing so. Otherwise, I would just spot-treat if it gets a stain on it and maybe have it dry-cleaned when you really need to.

Answer 4

If you have not used it yet I would take it back you don't want to have to keep having it dry cleaned. If you have used if I'd take a chance on a low wash. Cotton and polyester do machine wash and rayon is a man made fabric which should wash. What the hell take a chance. Good luck

Answer 5

Manufacturers are required to list washing instructions on garments (and bedspreads). Typically, they list the most conservative method that is likely to cause the least damage to the item to avoid consumer complaints. Therefore, many dry-clean-only items may be safely washed in cold water, gentle cycle, gentle detergent. Please test an inconspicious area first to make sure the color won't run. If you don't want to take any chances, return the item to the store.

Answer 6

I wash all my comforters at home.... Gentle cycle, woolite.. If it's oversized king you may want to wash it in the double capacity washers at the laundry mat... They do a nice job for under $2.... Just don't use too much detergent... I wash all the bedding/comforters every month....

Answer 7

Some say using woolight and hand washing or gentle cycle will work, I'v always been afraid to try. If it's an expensive spread, dry clean it. If it isn't, I'd probably try it myself.

Answer 8

Cold water, Woolite, gentle cycle

Answer 9

They sell at home dry cleaning pads at the supermarket.They are on the isle with the laundry detergent.Why don't you try that.

Answer 10

i wouldn't risk it those usually cost bunches so the best thing to do would just take it to the dry clean or don't get it dirty!!