Washing a Dry Clean Only

May2004 Posted: Aug 03, 2004 10:59 AM

Washing a Dry Clean Only

I wore a dry clean only shirt yesterday and I want to wash it - I'm too lazy to go the cleaners or wait for more dry cleaning stuff.

Has anyone done this? Did it come out OK? Do you think I could do it on the handwash cycle and hang dry?

Thanks.

reallybehind! Posted: Aug 03, 2004 11:01 AM

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i usually wash stuff in the sink in cold water and woolite and then hang dry. i have yet to ruin anything, but you never know. if it's something expensive or something you really like you might not want to chance it.

tracyg Posted: Aug 03, 2004 11:05 AM

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i've been wondering the same thing. I have something 100% cotton and it says dry clean only. I wash plenty of cotton things and i actually want to shrink this item, so i may try washing it. we'll see how it goes.

Kriss2c Posted: Aug 03, 2004 11:44 AM

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I wash a majority of my dry clean onlies.... I hang them dry and so far I've been pretty lucky with 'em. I wouldn't do it with a suit or sweater but I've done blouses, skirts and trousers.

Sasha96 Posted: Aug 03, 2004 02:10 PM

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I do the same like the other ladies said, but my friend uses Dryell and loves it!

Stacey04 Posted: Aug 03, 2004 02:15 PM

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I put it on the gentle cycle..No problems yet

DjPiLL Posted: Aug 03, 2004 02:29 PM

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Isn't there some sort of wash you can do where you just put the shirt in the dryer and it cleans it that way? Kinda like a 'dry clean'.

I dunno... since I don't do laundry.. im probably wrong and don't know what I am talking about.

Summer05 Posted: Aug 03, 2004 09:03 PM

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Posted by DjPiLL

Isn't there some sort of wash you can do where you just put the shirt in the dryer and it cleans it that way? Kinda like a 'dry clean'.

I dunno... since I don't do laundry.. im probably wrong and don't know what I am talking about.

Dryell! I dont know if it actually gets stuff clean, but it makes your clothes smell good!

pschica Posted: Aug 03, 2004 09:04 PM

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just do not put it in the dryer - especially if it has a liner....i talk from the experience of losing my fav skirt by accident!!! (and the poor dh who did it!!!!)

HearzBellz Posted: Aug 03, 2004 09:12 PM

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If you have a dryer can you use the Dryel kit? It works pretty well.

newbie Posted: Aug 04, 2004 05:14 PM

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It depends what it is.

I hand wash certain things in cold water and a mild soap. I let them hang dry. I've washed pants, skirts, and tops. I've never washed anything with a lining, though.

kiwijonze Posted: Aug 04, 2004 05:18 PM

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I wash nearly all of my dry clean only items on the gentle cycle in cold water and then lay them out flat to dry. I've done it for years, to save money and b/c I never feel like dry cleaning really cleans to my liking.

swags1016 Posted: Aug 04, 2004 05:47 PM

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The only time you can run into a problem is if the garment is silk or rayon. A lot of time clothing manufacturers will use a spray sizing on these products that is water disolvable and when you get the clothes wet (really wet) it comes out. The clothes will disort and no amount of ironing will fix it. My suggest would be stick an end in water for a little bit let it dry and if all is ok then proceed. (BTW I worked in a dry cleaner all through HS)