Dry clean only?

jemw

Hi Guys

I wondered if any one has any tips for washing a "dry clean" only wollen jumper in the machine?

My hubby bought a jumper in the sale without realising it was "dry clean" only... :mad:

Thanks in advance
Jennie

BitterAndTwisted

The risk from washing pure wool is from shrinkage, so use only cold water on the gentlest cycle with a water-drain rather than a spin at the end. Then dry flat on an old bath-towel.

If it's a decent-quality sweater I'd probably wash it by hand: just squeezing, no rubbing

jemw

Hi B&T

Thanks for the reply

I've never washed anything by hand before, LOL, so will give a cool wash a try :-)

BitterAndTwisted

Good Heavens! What do you do with your tights and stockings? Your good-quality bras with the underwires? Or are you a gentleman with no need of said items?

Edited to add: I've just reread your first post and think it's probably unlikely you are a chap as you have a husband but you never know......

jemw

LOL

Don't do tights and stockings!

As for the bra's, i bung them in the washer, as they are only cheapies from asda!!

JayJay14

Use one of those net bags you can get for washing those tights and stockings you don't do - the machine will probably stretch the jumper out of shape otherwise!!

Jojo_the_Tightfisted

Or, as husband had the bright idea...tell him he has to hand wash it. Even marks and sparks machine washable, tumble dryable jumpers shrink in the wash, so dry clean only is not a good omen.

border_collie

Use baby shampoo on a cool setting in the washer.

jemw

Thanks for all your replies guys :-)

flutterbyuk25

Hey all

I have a lovely red silk dress that I bought in the Monsoon sale. I wore it on weekend and want to wear it Friday night. It needs a clean but it says dry clean only on label.

Is there an OS way round dry cleaning it?

It's not dirty (no stains or marks) but needs freshening up.

TIA

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