Things Your Drycleaner doesn't want you To Know
Dry cleaning is one part of everyday life that is still mysterious. Even the name “dry-cleaning” contradicts each thing we know. Further mystery surrounds dry cleaning operations. They are hidden behind a curtain covered in plastic garment bags. Some magical machines do some strange process that cleans clothes without them getting wet.
If you’ve ever wondered exactly what goes on behind a dry cleaners’ door, or what “dry” cleaning even means, then read on to find out things your dry cleaner won’t want you to know.
Your Clothes Could Get Wet
Most people believe that dry cleaning doesn’t involve liquids. Dry cleaning does NOT mean there is no liquid. Dry cleaners often use water to remove water-based colors like tomato soup and coffee. But the most common practice for dry cleaning is to put clothes in a bath.
It isn’t dry cleaning if there are fluids. It’s not as catchy as “toxic chemical soup cleaning”.
Dry Clean Only”, doesn’t mean “Dry Clean Only”
We’re all familiar with the warning label “dry clean only” on clothes tags. This might as well serve as a legal document. But “dry clean” is not an infallible rule. It means “don’t put me in a washing machine.”
The law requires manufacturers to tell consumers only one method of cleaning clothes. However, dry cleaning is always recommended. However, the problem with fabric like silk or wool is that they shrink under the rough agitations during the wash cycle.
Gentle hand washing delicates is possible, provided that you are certain the dye won’t run. Be aware. It is not recommended to wash velvet and suede at home. Leave those fabrics to the professionals.
He’s paying for maintenance
Dry cleaning may be costly but you can still get mayonnaise stains out of leather pants by using dry cleaning.
Dry cleaning can be expensive. This is because it involves complicated machinery and costly industrial chemicals. It’s easy to clean ready-to-wear socks and shirts. But once you start cleaning suede suits or silk dresses with silk sashes or sleeves, it becomes more difficult. Some clothes require special treatments to match specific stains.
HTML Organic Doesn’t Mean Eco Friendly
Dry cleaning gets a bad rap for being environmentally unfriendly. It is not undeserved. Worse is the dry cleaner that claims to be environmentally friendly but are far from it. A greener option is carbon dioxide cleaning and liquid silicone. Professional wet cleaning can also be done with biodegradable detergents.
Dry Cleaning at-Home is A Real Option
A dry cleaner should replace your blouse if it’s damaged. Perhaps not Guide for Consumer Textile Products, clothes have a set life expectancy and their value will decrease over time. These lifespan can seem alarmingly short. Two-year lifespan for a silk dress and most dress shirts. Socks only last one year before becoming useless.
If the dry cleaner is unable to locate your clothes it means that they may be in the back. Even though it’s possible that your clothes were mislaid they will most likely disappear from the bag they are in until you get home.
And what do they do when she comes home? She goes to her closet and takes the clothes. The dry cleaners may tell you that the clothes could turn up. The problem is, how are you going to remember when to return the mystery shirt to dry cleaners? It’s better to let go of your worries, light a candle to remember your beloved garment, and then cheer yourself up with a shopping spree.
Your Complaint Only Has Half the Chance of Being Resolved
If your clothes are damaged, or you’re treated poorly, your chances for a satisfactory response are very slim.
It’s essential to keep good terms with your dry cleaner. If you aren’t getting the service that you want, don’t lose heart and move on.
Some Stains Are Just Not Suitable
Dry cleaning is a wonderful process, but not magic. If you spilled red wine over a white sweater and left it in your closet for a month, before going to dry cleaning, you have two choices: to give it up or pour the entire bottle over it. Natural fabrics like wool, cotton, and other natural materials absorb stains constantly over time. The faster you can get clothes to the dry cleaner’s the better.
Oil stains are also permanent and can be very difficult to remove. The most obvious sign of stain persistence is yellowing.
