save money on dry cleaning

Since my own dry cleaning bills run in the $75-$100 category and a lot of our readers use dry cleaning regularly; some tips to save  money.

One idea?  Home launder some of your ‘dry clean only’ items:

Some items marked “Dry Clean Only” can be safely home laundered. The Care Labeling law states only one method of cleaning must be communicated to the consumer, not all acceptable methods

Remember:

Always use cold water

Use a hand process (machine may be too rough)

Use a gentle cleanser (i.e. Dove Dishwashing liquid).

Never use bleaches, regular laundry cleansers, fabric softeners, or rinse additives.

Do not twist or wring the garment

When drying the garment dry it in such a way as not to stretch the garment

Find out more at Stretcher.com