Either way, there are times when youre going to need to dry clean something at home.
Heres how to do it.
What does dry-clean only actually mean?
Sure, the label on your blouse might say dry-clean only, but is there any wiggle room?
According to Gwen Whiting, cofounder ofThe Laundress, there is.
The dry-clean only label is there to reduce the risk of people incorrectly washing the garment at home.
It also depends on the key in of garment and fabric.
Hand washing
One way to launder dry-clean-only garments at home is to hand wash them.
you’re free to do this in your bathroom or kitchen sink, or in a separate basin.
Youre going to fill that receptacle with water at the temperature at which youd like to wash your clothes.
Use a gentle soap or laundry powers (notdetergent).
Dish soap or hair shampoo are good options.
Use your hands or a wooden spoon or something similar to act as an agitator.
Get in there and start churning, squishing and squeezing until everything gets really soapy.
Rinse the items, one at a time, in clean water from the nearest receptacle.
If it does, here areApartment Therapys instructionsfor using your washing machine for dry-clean-only:
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If the piece is stained, apply stain remover to the affected area while its dry.
Place your soiled garment in a mesh bag.
Run your washing machines express cycle, which agitates your clothes for less time overall.
Hang the garment or lay flat to dry.
Use a steamer to remove wrinkles if necessary.
If you happen to have one or are able to get one, thats also an option.
Really, it depends on what youre looking to get out of the cleaning process.
