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How to Use an at Home Dry Cleaning System to Save Money

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dry cleaning at home saves money
dry cleaning at home saves money

Using an at home dry cleaning system is quick, easy, effective and will save you money on dry cleaning bills as well as time and gas for your car. Here's how to do it:

Difficulty: Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • Dryel dry cleaning system or similar brand
  • Clothes dryer
  • Clothing to clean
  • Hangers
  1. Step 1
    Dryel dry cleaning kit
    Dryel dry cleaning kit

    The first thing you'll need to do is purchase a Dryel dry cleaning system/kit or similar brand. Inside you'll find everything you need to get started with doing your own dry cleaning at home to save money, time and gas for your car. You'll only need to purchase the kit once, then purchase dry cleaning sheet refills afterwards.

  2. Step 2
    Dry cleaning refill sheets
    Dry cleaning refill sheets

    Open the kit, inside you'll find a large bag to hold the clothes, a stain remover, stain remover pad and dry cleaner sheets. Choose two-four similarly colored clothing items. If they aren't stained, simply place them in the large bag and add one of the dry cleaner sheets.

  3. Step 3
    Use stain remover in kit
    Use stain remover in kit

    If any of the clothing is stained, insert the stain remover pad inside the leg of pant if that's where the stain is, apply some of the stain remover liquid till moistened and you see the stain disappearing. Then, just remove the stain remover pad and add clothing item to the bag with the dry cleaning sheet.

  4. Step 4
    Use clothes dryer
    Use clothes dryer

    Place the dry cleaning bag inside the dryer. Turn the dryer temperature to medium, use the permanent press cycle and turn on dryer for 30 minutes.

  5. Step 5
    hang clothes when done
    hang clothes when done

    Remove clothes immediately when drying cycle completes. They will be clean and smell lovely. Hang clothing on appropriate hangers immediately to prevent the need for ironing. Repeat entire system until all your dry cleaning items are completed. Doing this routinely will save money on dry cleaning bills and save time and gas for your car.

Tips & Warnings
  • Removing clothing from dryer immediately will prevent the need for ironing
  • System works best on clothing that doesn't require much ironing
  • Clean dryer vent after each load of laundry
  • This system will work for most items that require dry cleaning
  • Read all directions on the kit for the best results
  • Avoid using wire hangers which can further damage or stain clothing
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on 7/25/2009 Love tips on ways to save money. Thank you :)

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on 7/24/2009 Thanks for sharing...your articles continue to impress me.

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