I have a blouse that is dry clean only, it's not silk - I'm actually not sure of the material. Anyhow, I hate the smell of the chemicals that the dry cleaners use and I have tried using the do-it-yourself at home dry cleaning kits such as dryell -but I don't think those get the garment very clean. Could I hand wash the shirt in cold water with some gentle soap - maybe baby detergent or Woolite, then hang to dry, or will that completely ruin the blouse?
2007-07-25 05:08:56 · 7 answers · asked by ellie 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
It's up to you to try it. Generally speaking, though, the reason that tag is on there is because water will damage the fabric. If there is a spot on the blouse, maybe near the bottom, that you can test it, I would suggest this first. Mix some Woolite with water, and test a small spot. Let it dry to make sure that it doesn't leave a spot.
Good luck.
2007-07-25 05:15:12 · answer #1 · answered by Bruce J 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
This depends on the material used in the blouse; since you're not sure, we can't give you a definite answer.
"Dry cleaning" is not actually "dry" cleaning. The garments are immersed in a solvent that removes stains. Thus the chemical smell!
Regarding garment care tags, the manufacturer is required to provide garment care directions and they tend to recommend the method that is least harmful to the garment. In other words, some "dry clean only" garments can be hand washed.
Put a drop of water on an inconspicuous area of the blouse. If it "bleeds" color, you cannot hand wash it without significant color loss. Since I don't know what the fabric is, I can't recommend further!
2007-07-25 05:22:52 · answer #2 · answered by july 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2016-11-10 07:06:53 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've hand-washed lots of dry-clean blouses successfully in woolite, delicate cycle, cold water, no dry. My husband washes his suit slacks like that all the time.
Now that you know that I do it, you can make a decision whether you want to try it.
Debbie
TX Mom
2007-07-25 05:18:18 · answer #4 · answered by TX Mom 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I wash many of my clothes that say dry clean only. As long as you don´t spin them in your washing machine, like I did once before . It should be fine, Use cold water and a soft liquid soap, Hang on a hanger to dry, when you iron it , inside out. first. I fine this helps a lot
2007-07-25 05:26:12 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It will probably ruin it. Experiment on an old one that you don't mind ruining. If it looks OK after you are done you have your answer. If not then you are stuck with real dry cleaners.
2007-07-25 05:13:28 · answer #6 · answered by Rich Z 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes sure as long as you use a mild soap there shouldnt be any problem thats what i do i use my babys detergent "Dreft" and it works good it also makes it smell so good just like my baby
2007-07-25 05:17:42 · answer #7 · answered by TTC #2 Baby Dust MEEE! 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋