Dry clean only?

any_name_will_suffice

great idea, thanks.

wouldn't the dishwasher be too hot though?

Dark_Star

not on a low setting it shouldn't be....30 or 40 degrees should be fine;)

jackyann

What you really need to worry about is the stiffening agent. It may be rendered useless by heat and / or detergent.
I would ask for an estimate from a proper dry cleaner (somewhere you can talk to the person who does the actual cleaning)

I would also consider sprinkling it with talc and rubbing in, leave awhile, then brush off with something like a fairly stiff baby's brush / soft nail brush or similar.

zippychick

ive merged this with our dry clean only thread

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jayjay21

I'm trying to save a bit of money on washing my work clothes at home instead of using a dry cleaners, I don't wear anything too fancy but I am afraid of putting it through the wash, it is made up of...

54% polyester
44% wool
2% lycra

How would you advise I was these? And how would you dry them to ensure that there are no creases and they don't shrink. I have an old pair that I could do a 'trial' on before washing my others.

lollipopsarah

I wash my husbands work trousers on a quick wash with a few other bits using about half the usual liquid wash stuff and white vinegar for rinsing.
Take out as soon as finished, give a good shake and hang up on the shower rail to try for a couple of days (I use 2 trouser hangers with the grip things one for each half or the waist).
Never put in the tumble drier or they will shrink.
xx

dorothyjeffery

no reason why you shouldnt wash them at home BUUUUT if you do it quite often, it wont be long before they are a different colour to the jacket!!!!! found that one out the hard way. dont tumble dry and press using a damp cloth or you will get very shiny trousers.

zippychick

i've merged this with our dry clean only thread which has loads of previous discussion which will help

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