What Does Dry Clean Only Really Mean?

Determining the proper way to wash your clothes can leave you frustrated and confused. While there are obvious benefits to washing your own clothes instead of taking them to your local Lafayette TN cleaners, when it comes to your favorite pair of jeans or a hard to find shirt, the last thing you want to do is accidentally destroy your clothing. Here are some things you need to consider about the instruction label on your clothes.

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Label Says Dry Clean Only

When a piece of clothing has dry clean only marked on the label, that is a huge indicator that the fabric will not hold up well in your washing machine. While some clothing manufactures use this instruction to protect themselves, you should always abide by that tag. Clothing that says dry clean only can usually withstand a small amount of water before the fabric starts to react to it.

Decals, Decorative Trim and Detailing

Clothing that has decorative trim, detailing, or decals should be taken to the dry cleaners even if the label doesn’t specify to. The reason for this is that the care instructions on clothing usually pertain the fabric itself, not the extra details and accessories. If you don’t want your decals, accessories and other clothing embellishments to fall off, you need to have them cleaned by a professional service.

Washing at Home

If you absolutely must wash your delicate and questionable clothing pieces at home, always do a test a small area on the fabric to make sure that the fabric won’t fade or shrink. You should also air dry the clothes on a dry surface to prevent stretching, shrinking, burns, and tears from the dryer.

For more friendly tips on clothing care, visit McPhersons Cleaners online or give us a call at 615-226-2606 today.