Dry Cleaner
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My Cat Is Peeing on My Dry Clean Only Comforter.
Asked by K.B. from Kansas City
on November 1, 2010
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What can I do to get cat urine out/off my dry clean only comforter? Will dry cleaning it get the smell and stain out? Is there anything I can do before I take it in? ...
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- You might want to put litter boxes in a few different areas through out your home if she is older but she also might be having a hard time getting up after laying down...
- Take it in as soon as you can but leave it alone since its a dry clean only comforter. I would get a comforter that you can wash yourself in case of futre accidents (...
- I'd take it to the cleaner's right away - the sooner the better. They will tell you that they can't guarantee any results, but ask them to give it a really good try. ...
Dry Clean Only down Comforter in the Washing Machine???
Asked by S.B. from Dallas
on December 24, 2010
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Our down comforter is dry clean only according to the tag. With the holidays approaching I know I will have to go without for a while if I take it in to be cleaned, p...
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- I'd spot clean the blood carefully, then take to dry cleaners. We use our heavy comforter from Oct to March or so and dry clean in between.
- I have a front load washer and dryer that are large capacity. I've had great results with both of our down duvets! They are dry clean only -but not anymore! I just was...
- I wash all of ours (7) once a month to once every 2-3 mo and have for over 10 years. The biggest trick is 3 tennis balls in the dryer. They break apart the feathe...
Washing Dry Clean Only Drapery
Asked by B.D. from Pittsburgh
on August 14, 2012
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Talk me down!
Has anyone tried machine washing rayon acetate drapery that says 'dry clean only'?
My problem is that there are 4 valance panels for EACH window ...
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- Dryel kit all the way!
- They usually shrink and wrinkle and you can't get wrinkles out of the fabric. Try the dryel or air dry them to get the dust off. Good luck to you. The other S.
- I have never washed rayon acetate draperies... But in the early 90s, I had a rayon acetate dress that I used to hand wash in cold water. I recently tried the "dry c...
Chem Dry or Steam Clean
Asked by J.L. from Dallas
on June 12, 2007
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Need good cleaning of my carpets that will last. Okay, I've seen so many requests for carpet cleaners, and many recommendations. Have used Dalworth and Stanley Steem...
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- TLC Carpet Cleaning in Carrolton/Lewisville is great. However, you might just need new carpet and if your child is still dropping things on the carpet and the dogs ...
- I have used Chem Dry a couple of times and have to say I do like their method. It is not actually "dry". They spray on a foam that is similar to soda water (I know t...
- The people at the flooring stores all recommend hot water extraction by a company that has truck mounted equipment. This is so that all the water that they put into y...
How to Clean My down Pillows???
Asked by D.R. from Los Angeles
on August 24, 2008
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I have a question about down pillows. When I take the pillow cases off of our pillows they are not as clean as they used to be. How do you clean them...dry cleaner, ...
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- I took mine to the dry cleaners...they blow air through it or something. But, I have also washed my pillow in my regular clothes washer on gentle cycle (no fabric sof...
- I washed mine by hand in the tub, then sat them up as straight as possible to dry. You could squeeze out as much water as possible and then hang them to drip dry. What...
- I totally use my washing machine and dryer on all my down bedding. So good so far.
How Do I Clean Glider Cushions?
Asked by K.K. from Chicago
on October 23, 2008
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I bought a used glider I found on craig's list and would like to clean the cushions. Unfortunately it is turning out to be slightly more difficult than I thought it w...
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- Would they fit in the bathtub? Soaking them might make them to heavy to pull out, especially pregnant, but perhaps you would be able to do a better scrub with an open ...
- Do you have the little green clean machine? for a small job like that it would probably work great. If you dont have one, ask around, see if you can borrow one from a ...
- Two things you could do: Take them to a laundromat with those giant 70lbs washing machines. Put them in there with hot water, then when they aredone, bring them ho...
Dry Clean Only Rug
Asked by S.B. from Rochester
on October 3, 2008
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I have an area rug that is can only be dry cleaned. My son spilled a lot of milk on it yesterday, and I was wondering if anyone has any suggestions for cleaning it. ...
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- I'm not positive, but I think if you put club soda/seltzer water on a stain it is supposed to help lift it up. HTH, J.
- if it says dry clean only, i wouldnt chance it trying to clean it myself. my suggestion, move the rug to a room where your son wont be near it! i took my good rug out ...
- Hi S., Why don't you use a dry cleaning home kit. I have used them before in a pinch and they work pretty good. Good luck J.
Think It's Ok to Wash "Dry Clean" Only?
Asked by N.R. from Chicago
on June 20, 2012
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I have removable/zipper cushions on my couch that are in desperate need of washing. The tag says dry clean only, which we've done before. But after lots of animal and ...
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- Silk will not wash. A wool or wool blend can be hand washed with woolite and laid flat to dry. Not sure about cotton. I have microfiber and toss it in the washer on ge...
- Is there a label that tells you what kind of fabric it is? Quite often when clothing, that should be washable, is marked 'dry clean only' it is because they did not...
- The cushions ... give it a try, but I would also be prepared to get a couch cover. If you get one, and put a metal pipe down the back, between the cushions and the ba...
How to Clean My Husband's Ties??
Asked by J.R. from Dallas
on September 19, 2007
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I know this may be an odd question, but I'm sure someone out there can help me. My husband asked me to find out how to clean his work ties. He must have read how it's ...
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- WHAT? No dry cleaning? I've been sending hubby's ties (no matter what the fabric, and believe me, he's spent a fortune on silk ties) to the dry cleaners for over 20 ye...
- I clean my hubby ties myself I take a tub like the one they give you at the hospital put warm water , washing soap , and color bleach 2 in the let them soak a bit. The...
- As a Personal Assistant I've always taken my employers ties to the dry cleaners as well. Just don't take them all at once because as previously mentioned its NOT chea...
Washing Dry Cleanables at Home
Asked by E.M. from Phoenix
on August 13, 2011
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I have 3 pairs of pants that say dry clean only. Two are made of rayon & polyester and the other is wool. I am looking for tips on washing them at home. I did a quick...
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- I have used dryel and never had a problem. I really thought it did a good job, you can buy an all in one kit, you can pre treat spots and it was a fraction of the cost...
- I have used Dryel for years no issues.
- I have to wear suits to work and they are dry clean only. But since I change as soon as i get home, I don't get them very dirty. If I spill something bad, they go to...
