Ahead, a laundry expert shares which dry clean only fabrics you can usually hand wash and what garments you should always avoid hand washing, as well as her best tips to prevent shrinking, color bleeding, and other damage. In this article, we will delve into the world of dry cleaning, explore what happens when you hand wash dry clean only items, and discuss the best practices for caring for your delicate garments. “manufacturers develop their cleaning recommendations based on the type of materials used, construction and adornments,” said rich handel, the senior test project leader and resident laundry expert at consumer reports. Your items that say dry clean only can be washed at home in the machine or by hand Here's exactly how to know if you need to listen to the dry clean only command—it all depends on what you want to wash. Chemicals such as perchloroethylene (perc) or tetrachloroethylene are not always ideal for garments with a hand wash only tag.
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