How to Dry Clean Clothes at Home
If you regularly visit the dry cleaners, the cost certainly adds up quickly, but you can dry clean your clothes at home and save money. You can actually purchase a dry cleaning kit, such as Dryel or Woolite, for home use and simply follow the accompanying instruction pamphlet. Garments knitted or made from silk or acetate are ideal candidates for dry cleaning, so with a few simple steps you can get the job done. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Read the precautions on your garment's tag and the instructions on the stain removal within your dry cleaning kit.
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Place a paper towel beneath the stained areas on your clothes.
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Add a small amount of stain removal to an area of your garment (not clearly visible) to test the results. Use a cleaning cloth in the dry cleaning kit to wipe it off. If all goes well, spot clean other stains on the garment.
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Remove the paper towels and place the garment inside a dry cleaning bag (in Dryel's dry cleaning kit) or directly into the dryer (Woolite). If you're using a dry cleaning bag, only add clothes until the bag is half full and place them in the dryer.
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Set the dryer to medium heat and spin for 30 minutes.
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Remove clothes from the dryer promptly. Hang them in an open area or lay them flat, allowing them to air out.
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Tips & Warnings
Only place garments of like colors into the same dry cleaning bag. Your garments may still be damp when you remove them from the dryer.
Check the dry cleaning product for perfumes or any other products you may be allergic to. Clothes may wrinkle if you do not hang or spread them out to dry.
