Comments on: “Dry Clean Only” Clothes and How to Wash Them

By: Danni Black

Danni Black — Tue, 22 Nov 2016 17:09:13 +0000

My husband wears a lot of suits to work so he usually has to get them dry cleaned once a week. I have been wondering if there is an easier way to clean them than having to drive clear across town. I’ll have to look out for a closer place to go and see if these tips can help me out as well. Thank you for sharing!

By: Sus

Sus — Wed, 20 Apr 2016 13:56:54 +0000

In reply to flamingo. If it's clean have the dry cleaners press it.

By: LizDC

LizDC — Wed, 20 Apr 2016 12:44:16 +0000

I use my dryer to “steam” my dry clean clothes between trips to the cleaner – even suits. I put four or five pieces in the dryer and one ice cube per piece of clothing. I run it on low for 15 minutes and then promptly hang the pieces up properly. It lets the wrinkles out!

By: DS

DS — Wed, 20 Apr 2016 07:56:39 +0000

I always use reusable sweat pads under my blazers. They are easy to wash after every use and they help to keep the blazers away from stink.

By: Coach Laura

Coach Laura — Tue, 19 Apr 2016 23:47:01 +0000

In reply to APC.

For the fancy sequin dress, unless is says “do not dry clean” it should be ok.

I don’t use the gentle cycle on my machine often but I just throw anything and everything into a mesh bag and wash on cold. I use it for anything that says “hand wash” (except maybe sequins) and even for things that are not hand wash so that my clueless hubby or son won’t dry something by mistake.

By: APC

APC — Tue, 19 Apr 2016 23:10:23 +0000

This is late but I hope I get responses- I have a fancy dress (with sequins) that says to hand wash. I always make a soppy mess when I hand wash and would rather dry clean. Is there any reason I shouldn’t dry clean it? Also, how do people feel about the ‘gentle/hand wash’ cycle on their machines (not for the dress but otherwise)?