NWR: to dry clean or not

GiannisWifey Posted: Dec 14, 2009 02:09 PM

NWR: to dry clean or not

Can you handwash a sweater that says 'DRY CLEAN ONLY'?

I might do a sweater change, and the sweater I wore to work today is the one I want to wear tomorrow!!! I was so tired this morning, I didn't even think of dropping this off at the dry cleaners and wearing something else!!!!!!!!!!!!!

AngnShaun Posted: Dec 14, 2009 02:09 PM

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i dont know if you can or not... i wouldnt cause i know i would ruin it...

mrsdraskin2009 Posted: Dec 14, 2009 02:11 PM

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I'm too nervous. I would DC it.

MrsC2010 Posted: Dec 14, 2009 02:11 PM

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i do. i just put those type of things in the wash on gentle cycle and then hang them to dry.

FutureCap Posted: Dec 14, 2009 02:11 PM

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i wash all my sweaters myslelf. all with woollite on the delicate or handwash cycle in cold water and then let them air dry!

GiannisWifey Posted: Dec 14, 2009 02:17 PM

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I guess I have no choice!!

I was going to handwash it or gentle cycle (delicates) and lay it flat to dry???

I am so bad with this stuff!

KTnChris Posted: Dec 14, 2009 02:26 PM

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what about that dryell stuff?? maybe you should try that

ShannonSoon Posted: Dec 14, 2009 02:27 PM

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i do all the time on the handwash cycle and then air dry

MisyMiss32 Posted: Dec 14, 2009 02:29 PM

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I would definetly try and use Wool Lite and hand wash it in the sink. Lay it flat to dry.
I have done it a few hundred times for my daughter's cheerleading outfit that says Dry Clean Only and I haven't had a problem.

brittndave Posted: Dec 14, 2009 02:34 PM

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i never dry clean anything! i always do a handwash cycle in cold water and lay flat or hang to dry then throw it in the dryer for a few minutes to fluff it up

Iluvpoodles Posted: Dec 14, 2009 02:35 PM

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Yup. I even wash clothes that are dry clean only lol

FutureMrsLMS Posted: Dec 14, 2009 02:36 PM

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Depends on the fabric and material of the sweater.I've thrown in clothes that say 'Dry clean only' in my washer/dryer and used gentle cycle and plenty of Woolite.

If the sweater is a fine chenille, cashmere or wool-blend, or even a thick silk blend, you can get away with using gentle cycle in the washer but you must AIR DRY the sweater immediately after the cycle ends. If its rayon/polyester - i'd dry clean.

grkbarbie Posted: Dec 14, 2009 02:37 PM

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just hand wash the armpitss with a tiiiiiiiiiiny drop of soap

little j Posted: Dec 14, 2009 03:08 PM

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honestly, if you really want to wear the sweater. do it. the only one smelling you is your FH. just spray some perfume

i think id be too scared to ruin it by doing somethin tonight. just wear it dirty. the pictures wont know you stink

latinaj Posted: Dec 14, 2009 03:51 PM

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Posted by grkbarbie

just hand wash the armpitss with a tiiiiiiiiiiny drop of soap

ITA lol

JLWSJC Posted: Dec 14, 2009 03:53 PM

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I wouldn't. I did it with pair of linen pants on accident and the results were not pretty I was so mad.

What's it made of?

JLWSJC Posted: Dec 14, 2009 03:55 PM

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Posted by KTnChris

what about that dryell stuff?? maybe you should try that

I FORGOT ABOUT THIS STUFF!! Good call!

Totally go to Wal Mart or Target and get it, it's awesome, it really works and it will NOT ruin your clothes... and so much cheaper than dry cleaning, espcially for things that don't necessarily need to be pressed crisp, you know? Like sweaters!!

heathery72 Posted: Dec 14, 2009 04:25 PM

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get one of those dry clean at home things. TIde makes one you throw it all in the dryer.

pipermaru Posted: Dec 14, 2009 06:27 PM

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Posted by FutureMrsLMS

Depends on the fabric and material of the sweater.I've thrown in clothes that say 'Dry clean only' in my washer/dryer and used gentle cycle and plenty of Woolite.

If the sweater is a fine chenille, cashmere or wool-blend, or even a thick silk blend, you can get away with using gentle cycle in the washer but you must AIR DRY the sweater immediately after the cycle ends. If its rayon/polyester - i'd dry clean.

that's exactly what i was going to say