Are ‘dry clean only’ clothes really dry clean only? Here’s what happens when you wash them at home

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The Spruce on MSN

Skip the dry cleaner: How to wash dress shirts at home without ruining them

Key Points Pretreat stains and wash dress shirts on a gentle or permanent-press cycle per the care label.Dry on permanent ...
The New York Times

Why Is Everything Dry-Clean Only Now?

In response to a reader who has noticed more and more dry-clean-only labels on clothing, our critic explains why they are increasing and how to properly wash clothes. By Vanessa Friedman I love ...
New York Post

Is ‘Dry Clean Only’ a big lie? An expert reveals which fabrics really need to be dry cleaned

New York City stylist Liz Teich says that most items commonly dry cleaned don't need to be. Getty Images/iStockphoto If you’ve gotten into the habit of lugging your wool knits, cashmere cardigans and ...
Forbes

How To Ditch Toxic Dry-Cleaning In 2025

The Environmental Protection Agency announced a ban on toxic chemical solvents PCE and TCE which are commonly used in dry cleaning earlier this month. The chemicals are known to cause environmental ...