This is a guide about saving money on dry cleaning. Many of us have dress and work clothing that is often dry clean only attire. While dry cleaning can keep these articles of clothing looking crisp and fresh, it can also be quite costly.
Does anyone know of an at-home method of cleaning men's dress suits? I remember reading books that mentioned "sponging" and other ways to clean wool suits prior to dry cleaning, but I don't know the procedures with today's fabrics.
Cleaning "Dry Clean Only" Clothing at Home
This is a guide about cleaning dry clean only clothing at home. Many of our nice clothes are dry clean only. Taking your suits, dresses, etc. to the dry cleaner can be very expensive. Are you looking for a way to clean them at home?
Cleaning Dry Clean Only Clothing at Home
How can I dry clean a cotton dress at home?
Washing Dry Clean Only Clothes
I just bought a lovely pair of Ann Taylor slacks at a Thrift Store. I didn't think to check the care label. It says "Dry Clean Only". The fabric is 91% triacetate, and 29% polyester. Can triacetate be hand-washed?
Cleaning "Dry Clean Only" Clothing at Home
I have some dresses that require dry cleaning. I would like to know how to do that work in home conditions?
I am looking for an inexpensive cleaner. I have over 15 suits that I want cleaned so I can donate them to Dress for Success. Do you know of an inexpensive cleaner near Huntington?
For clothes that are to be dry cleaned, pin a note to stains to alert the cleaner. It will help if you can specify the source of the stain.
Spray Vinegar on Underarm of Shirts Before Cleaning
MY husband's shirts used to come back from the cleaners with a foul underarm odor, then I read a tip somewhere about spraying underarms of shirts with vinegar water before washing.
Dry Cleaners Turned My White Dress Grey
I had a bright white, dry clean only, dress dry cleaned. It is now off-white. The dry cleaners would not claim any responsibility or help with the dress.
Underarm Odor On Dry Clean Only Clothes
Uderarm Odor On Dry Clean Only Clothes. I have a very expensive, dry clean only suit that has underarm odor. I took it to the cleaners but the odor is still there.
Should The Dry Clean Deal With Ring Around the Collar?
My Husband wears dress shirts quite regularly throughout the week, and I always take them to the dry cleaners. but the dry cleaner hasn't been able to get out the ring around the collar. Should I expect him to? Is he not doing what is expected of him?
Removing Smells from Plastic Containers
Here's something I just learned, if you have plastic that has like an onion smell or something wad up newspaper and put it into the container and then close it up for a day and the smell will be gone. Also newspaper is the best way to clean windows and mirrors, streak free.
Spots on Clothing: Tell the Dry Cleaner Everything
It is costly to ruin an expensive piece of clothing by cleaning it improperly. If you have tried to remove a spot before taking the garment to a dry cleaner, make sure you let the cleaners know what you have already tried. It can make a difference in how they will treat the spot. It is always a good idea to air out dry cleaned garments in your garage or a spare room so the left over gases can escape. Take them out of the dry cleaning bag and let them air out for 24 hours, before hanging in the closet.
Here are some tips for saving money on dry cleaning.
Dear ThriftyFun,
I have a ton of clothing that requires dry cleaning. Do you or your readers know of any ways to save on dry cleaning?
Thanks,
Samantha.
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