Most of us prefer to do our own laundry as it’s easier and quicker to do so. But when it comes to cleaning your heavily sequinned dresses or ...
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Most of us prefer to do our own laundry as it’s easier and quicker to do so. But when it comes to cleaning your heavily sequinned dresses or the expensive coat your husband purchased last winter, hand and machine wash should be the last resort! Cleaning them at home will not only harm the delicate fabric but also ruin their shape or fitting. Hence, dry cleaning them will serve your purpose here.
Let’s find out the fabric and the type of outfits you should get dry cleaned.
The modern dry cleaning process uses processes that can actually extend the life of many of your clothes. In the case of some clothes, that is a no-brainer. You would always want your suit, jacket or wedding dress cleaning to be perfect. Larger bedding and related items like quilts and blankets are also difficult to wash at home. However, there is more to this than simply dropping off your clothes at the cleaners. Let’s dive in and take a look at some of the details.
The next most important factor in dry cleaning suits is the bubbling that sometimes occurs along the inner lining. Modern suits use a fused material interlining. While this has improved the quality of the garment, the glue used to adhere them to the fabric does degrade over time. It also comes loose with the solvents used in the dry cleaning process. This is what causes the bubbling along the seams. It is usually rectified after a wash with heat and steam that re-bonds the glue. However, not all dry cleaners do a steam treatment. This means that if you use such a dry cleaning service regularly, you suits will get severely damaged. The only way to get past this is to ensure that your dry cleaner uses proper steam treatment during their dry cleaning process.
Apart from the items discussed here, there may be other regular garments that you are unsure of. If you are ever in doubt, refer to the care label or consult a dry cleaner. Cashmere and other soft fabrics are best washed at home.
[You can also read : 5 Ways To Ensure Your Wardrobe Is Winter-Ready]
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