Dry cleaning your cashmere sweater or scarf at home is not the same as giving it to a cleaner. Your go-to washing method is probably throwing your clothes in the washing machine, adding a scoop of detergent, and turning the dial.
Answer this: Do you check the labels?
Knowing how to wash your clothes is half the battle. The rest can be done easily by picking up the right products from the laundry aisle in your local store. If you ask us, dry-cleaning is a pretty straightforward method.
There was a time when it was considered a chore. However, the addition of a dryer to the washing machine changed everything. You can now wash your beautiful clothes in the comfort of your home without worrying about damaging them.
Refreshing Your Clothes at Home
A DIY dry-cleaning kit is the best way to remove stains from your favorite clothes. This kit contains a wet sheet and a Mylar bag. All you have to do is insert your clothes and the wet sheet into the Mylar bag and throw it in the dryer for 10 minutes. Air-dry the clothes on a rack and get that laundromat shine.
Steps on How to Remove Stains from Clothes With a Dry-Clean Label
*You can also make your own dry-cleaning kit by buying the items mentioned above individually.
Step #1
Check the label of your garment to see if it says “dry clean only.” If the garment is made of fur or leather, we recommend giving it to a professional for cleaning. If it’s made of silk or wool, proceed to the second step.
Step #2
Spray stain remover on your garment and let it sit for five minutes.
Step #3
Put the garment in a dry-cleaning bag. Make sure not to stuff it or put it in different colored garments.
Step #4
Add the dry-cleaning sheet to the bag.
Step #5
Turn the dryer’s dial to medium heat and leave the bag in for thirty minutes.
Step #6
Take the clothes out immediately, or they will get wrinkled. Hang them out to dry.
Don’t Use the Dryer When Handwashing
One of the biggest mistakes most people make when dry-cleaning their clothes at home is that they hand wash them and leave them in the dryer.
That beautiful cashmere sweater you just bought and had worn only once will shrink to the size for a little girl. Depending on your garment’s material, it’s also possible that it might come out of the dryer looking all ragged.
There’s no need to buy special detergents because dry-cleaning does not include water or chemicals. If dry cleaners advertise they use organic products, keep in mind that these are not eco-friendly.
In conclusion, dry-cleaning your clothes at home saves you from the hassle of giving them to the dry cleaners, keeping track of your ticket, and picking them up. Moreover, you can buy dry sheets in bulk, saving you money on every wash.
