Dry clean only?

Minniethemoocher

I think that I may be tempted to hand wash it and see how it reacts. If it seems OK, then maybe a wool wash another time.

*miaomiao*

How much is the jacket worth? How much does dry cleaning cost? Maybe wash inside a pillow case? Good luck!

janb5

I`ve just googled it for you and came across this!


Never put your shearling or sheepskin coat in the washing machine or dryer. That will almost certainly ruin your coat.

Read more: How to Clean a Shearling Coat | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/how_5326031_clean-shearling-coat.html#ixzz26k0lVEzE

Think that`s a No then!!:rotfl:

faerie~spangles

janb5 wrote: »

I`ve just googled it for you and came across this!


Never put your shearling or sheepskin coat in the washing machine or dryer. That will almost certainly ruin your coat.

Read more: How to Clean a Shearling Coat | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/how_5326031_clean-shearling-coat.html#ixzz26k0lVEzE

Think that`s a No then!!:rotfl:

The above advice is for a real shearling coat.

The op's coat is polyester and the main reason for not using a washing machine is that the 'furry' fibres will get tangled.

Wash in your hand wash/wool program.

You must use fabric conditioner or hair conditioner as this will help ease out the tangles when you need to brush the fibres to fluff them up.

Do not under any circumstances be tempted to put it in the dryer.

MoaningMyrtle

I think I will give it a handwash in Stergene then a short spin. Thanks for all your advice.

zippychick

ive merged this with our dry clean only thread

Zip

any_name_will_suffice

hiya,

I wonder if you guys may have some suggestions?

My OH has a fairly rigid, cotton, cowboy style hat, in a light beige colour, with a brown band around it.

It's quite sweat stained, and he wants to clean it. There's some instructions on it which have the dry clean symbol, every other symbol is crossed out.

Is there a way I can clean it without taking it to the dry cleaners? My OH wondered about steaming it, but I don't have a steam cleaner and I'm not sure how to go about it?

It wasn't an expensive hat, £10 I think from the market, but he's quite attached to it.

Thanks

Any name

Thistle-down

Not sure if this would work but I remember reading about putting baseball caps on the top rack of the dishwasher so they retain their shape.

Dark_Star

I have done that & it works. You may want to chuck in soap powder rather than a dish washing tablet though ! It lets the item get wet & washed without being pulverized in the washing machine...;)

McKneff

What a damn good idea....