Dry clean

Any clothing requires proper care, because this is the key to its strength, external attractiveness. Therefore, before you decide to habitually load a new thing into the washing machine, you need to carefully study the labels. Today, many products are marked “Dry Cleaning”, which means that there can be no talk about any use of water, and even more so about processing in a typewriter. Is it really worth adhering to such recommendations, or can this be omitted and can act as usual when the wardrobe item is dirty?

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What is dry cleaning?

Not all tissues calmly tolerate abundant wetting in water. Many products from this lose their shape - they stretch or sit down, and indeed can shed. Moreover, not every thing is subject to intensive machining, associated with twisting, wringing, thorough friction and whipping.

That is why for the processing of delicate fabrics and was invented in the middle of the 19th century. a new way to remove contaminants - dry cleaning.

The difference between dry cleaning - technology

The main difference of this technique is that special, dissolving dirt and various substances (grease, resins, dyes) are used, without reaction with an aqueous medium. To obtain a qualitative result, it is enough to apply the appropriate substance directly to the stained area, leave it for the duration of exposure, and then dry the product.

Important! Dry cleaning of clothes today is used not only in dry cleaning, where there is special equipment for this.In the presence of an automatic dryer, this procedure can be completely carried out at home. The main thing is to choose the right stain remover.

Application

Dry cleaning is mainly used for delicate, warp-prone fabrics. It is also necessary to comply with the recommendations on the label for those materials that, under the influence of water, can lose their strength, color. If until now you have not paid attention to the labels, then our signs will help you understand decoding of badges on clothes.

Most often, dry washing at home is needed for things from:

• skin
• Wool
• silks;
• suede;
• some types of knitwear.

Important! Products with sequins, decorative stones, appliques are also better to dry clean.

Professional dry cleaners

Given all the trends in the development of the household chemicals market, it is not difficult to guess that many manufacturers produce the widest range of dry-cleaning products. You can find them in any supermarket or in special stores with cleaning and detergents.

Important! When choosing a product, pay attention to its composition. So that dry washing of clothes is not only effective, but also gentle, it is better to give preference to those products based on tetrachlorethylene.

Popular means for today, according to the manufacturers and reviews of the hostesses, are:

1. “Spot Remover”. A tool that is ideal for dry cleaning at home to be effective and not take a lot of time. It perfectly removes stains from coffee, grease, engine oil. Convenient and compact packaging allows you to use it even on the go.
2. “K2r”. Present on sale as a sprayable spray. Affects contamination from the inside of the fabric, and even applies to delicate paintings. “Hagerty. Dry Cleaner Kit. ”This product, with the help of which dry cleaning clothes at home will become your favorite pastime, comes on sale in the form of not just one product, but a whole set. The kit includes a stain remover and fabric freshener, so you can not only fix the stained areas, but also restore the overall appearance of the clothes. Suitable for natural and synthetic fabrics.
3. “Dryel”. This tool is not used in professional dry cleaners, as it is recommended for use at home. An excellent price-quality ratio will allow you to no longer think about how to remove dirt from things that have a “dry cleaning” tag on their tags.
4. “Woolite”. This product has a special purpose - it is used for dry washing clothes from knitted and woolen fabrics, as well as for knitted products. The composition does not contain chemically aggressive components, which allows you to maintain the shape, color of the thing and the strength of the canvas.
5. “Minute.” Stain-removing gel, which does not even require a finishing stage - automatic drying. Great for dry washing to be completed in just 1-2 minutes. It is also beneficial in terms of price - it is lower than any other similar means. Feature - cheap.

Important! Also, the products of the Amway trademark have gained a lot of positive reviews, although it is not cheap. You will find a more detailed review in our special article. Amway Stain Remover.

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Alternative Dry Wash Methods

Dry cleaning in professional institutions is an innovative method, but if you do not accept the use of household chemicals, there are a lot of folk remedies that are an alternative. Depending on what exactly your clothes are made of, you can apply:

• Soda;
• Ammonia;
• Sand;
• Talc;
• Starch.

Important! The only drawback is that most of these products are able to cope exclusively with oil stains, but not always with more complex contaminants. Yes, and their use may not fit the most delicate fabrics.

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Now you know what dry cleaning technology is, how practical it is and what it needs. Follow the recommendations of the manufacturers of your clothes and then you do not have to change your favorite wardrobe items for new ones every season. Quality things will serve you for several years, and you will always remain “in trend”, feeling warm, cozy and comfortable.