How to Save on Dry Cleaning

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Do you feel like you’ve gone on a shopping spree every time you go to the dry cleaners? While it’s nice to have shirts and pants hung so crisp, fresh and clean, dry cleaning service all costs a pretty penny. If you are looking to save some bucks each month on your laundry, consider implementing these tips on how to save on dry cleaning.

Scope the Land

Rather than go to the closest dry cleaners out of convenience, do a little research on surrounding stores. Perhaps only a block away, you’ll find a better deal that also offers a frequent cleaner punch card.

Limit the Clothes You Yake

You can hand wash most cashmere, wool, satin, silk and cotton clothes. However, always take suede, velvet, fur and leather to the professionals.

Dry Clean at Home

Spot treat stains, then throw garments into the dryer with a dry cleaning sheet like Woolite Dry Cleaner’s Secret or Bounce 15 Minute Dry Cleaner. FYI, these at home products are not intended for heavily stained clothing. Instead, they work to keep products fresh in between professional dry cleaning sessions.

Care for Clothes in Between Wear

Many people take their clothes to the cleaners, because a garment is wrinkly and not because it actually needs to be cleaned. Make sure you hang your clothes when you remove them rather than stash them carelessly on a chair. Consider purchasing a fabric steamer to quickly and easily steam out wrinkles.

Hand Wash Carefully

Use Woolite or a delicate fabric wash. Stick to cold or warm water, depending on your garment’s tags. As a precaution, it’s best to test out a small hidden piece of fabric to make sure it won’t shrink or discolor. When treating stains, try to treat them immediately or else they will become permanent. Similar to the fabric wash, also test the stain remover on a hidden area of the cloth so as to not remove the fabric dye (I’ve been there, done that!). Do not rub stains; hold an absorbent pad or paper towel on the other side of the cloth and blot stains.

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