Sending clothes to the dry cleaners is expensive and inconvenient, and sometimes you may even pass on buying a new shirt or blouse you have your eye on because of that “Dry Clean Only” label. “Dry ...

Save yourself a trip to the dry cleaner's with these DIY methods. Outsourcing chores can sometimes add an extra item to your to-do list, as is the case with dry cleaning. Having your clothes ...

Machine washing garments labeled "dry clean only" carries significant risks, including shrinkage, dye bleeding, and color transfer, especially for lined items and delicate fabrics. Some "dry clean ...

Much like its name suggests, dry-cleaning is a solvent-based cleaning that does not use water. Water causes natural fibers to swell during washing and shrink once dried. The solvent, on the other hand ...

In response to a reader who has noticed more and more dry-clean-only labels on clothing, our critic explains why they are increasing and how to properly wash clothes. By Vanessa Friedman I love ...

We’ve been taken to the cleaners. Consumers are beginning to understand that clothes with “dry clean only” labels don’t always require professional servicing — and that there are easy home remedies to ...

Rinse: Use cool water to rinse the garment until all detergent has been removed. Lay Flat to Dry: Do not wring out the fabric. Instead, lay your item on a towel and roll it to press out extra moisture ...

When my mother taught me what to look for when shopping for new clothes, one of the first things she mentioned was checking the tag to make sure the garment wasn’t “dry-clean only.” This was typically ...

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