80% Wool 20% Nylon- label says dry clean only...

WifeofDJFLP

......would you risk bunging it in the machine on a wool cycle?

It's my winter coat, from Gap, it's not particulalrly dirty, a few marks at the height my toddlers nose was at last winter :rolleyes: and it needs freshened up.

My washing machine has about a million different programs on it and it'd be a nice change for it as all I ever use is the 40 degree cotton one (why can't you buy a one program washing machine at a fraction of the cost of a fancy one?) and TBH I wouldn't be heartbroken if the coat died,as I've had it a couple of years and it was quite cheap (for Gap;) ) in the sale.

WifeofDJFLP
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mrsBagpuss

Hi

I wouldn't risk washing it i've had some disasters with the washing machine

my other thought was there was a product on the market called SVIT it was a dry cleaning method using your tumble drier. Don't know if its still available but I've seen a similar product somewhere just recently (could be Lakeland laundry section)

The Svit came with a seperate stain remover as well as the sheets that went into your drier . worth a go and I don't think its pricey

Ben84

It depends. If it's a favourite or expensive item I wouldn't take a chance, but for an item that I'm not worried about I'll hand wash in warm water and stardrops. I normally do this because the cost to dry clean would be more than the item is worth.

whatatwit

It has got a high wool content and could easily shrink.
Also the drying of it would take time.

If you don't want to dry clean it, then try sponging the marks with cool water, but don't use too much water.
Then give it a good brush over with a clothes brush and also trim off any bobbles that have formed.

Tiddlywinks

I personally wouldn't risk it because it might shrink. Also, it will be difficult to dry now the weather has turned colder and then tough to iron without it going shiny at the seams etc; unless you have a professional steamer.

If you still decide to go ahead, I find the Persil delicates liquid (clear bottle, pink lid) is really good but a bit expensive - I use this on my woolies and haven't had any recent disasters (touch wood).

Tiddly

Churchmouse

Now you see I'm totally different, I'd definitely risk it:D Particularly if your machine has a handwash setting. It's the agitation that shrinks things more than temperature;) Be prepared for the lining to be a bit of a bug9er:rolleyes: Don't spin it for more than a minute at a low spin speed. Be prepared to dry it flat, for days if need be. It's worked for me in the past;) :cool:

Obukit

I always chuck anything that says handwash or dry clean only in my normal wash (40C), on the basis that if it doesn't wash normally, I'll never wear it anyway. Touch wood I've never had any disasters - a quick shake out and a good dry on the washing line outside and they're always good as new.

Obviously if it's very expensive or has sentimental value don't chance it, but otherwise, I'd give it a try.

border_collie

It will go soft, but if you aren't bovvered then...........:D

pollywollydoodle_2

If a garment says hand wash or dry clean only then I usually wash it on the gentlest cycle available and put it in a pillow case first.

cheap_charlie

I would probably risk it in the machine but like pollywollydoodle says put it in a pillow case.

The Lakeland dry cleaning kit is here...

http://www.lakeland.co.uk/hagerty!REG-dry-cleaner-kit/F/C/washing-laundry/product/21276