Which garments can you wash and which should you leave to the pros?
Heres what you gotta know before taking the risk.
What Really Happens if You Machine Wash “Dry Clean Only” Clothes?
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Some are minor, while others are irreversible.
Look for a detergent specially formulated to clean these fabrics," Ceconi advises.
Fortunately, not all of these garments are strictly off-limits to at-home care.
Ceconi also notes that silk apparel can be hand washed as long as it is not heavily embellished.
When it comes todown comfortersand pillows, Ceconi says to simply read the label.
You should not assume that comforters need to be dry cleaned," he says.
He adds that knits should be dried flat on towels or a drying rack.
Its always best to ask an expert.
Use agreat dry cleaneras a resource, Pozniak says.
