A trip to the dry cleaner can be time-consuming and costly. There's dropping off the clothes, paying their cleaning fee, and returning days later to pick up them up. This isn't a big deal if you’re ...

Here's an inside look on how the mysterious cleaning method unfolds. For stubborn stains and delicate fabrics, dry cleaning can be a lifesaver. But how does dry cleaning work exactly? Dry cleaning is ...

Get fully-dried clothes in 5 steps. We've all been there before: you want to either speed up the weekly house chores (so you ...

Sending clothes to the dry cleaners is expensive and inconvenient, and sometimes you may even pass on buying a new shirt or blouse you have your eye on because of that “Dry Clean Only” label. “Dry ...

In response to a reader who has noticed more and more dry-clean-only labels on clothing, our critic explains why they are increasing and how to properly wash clothes. By Vanessa Friedman I love ...

What is dry cleaning? First off, it's not "dry." Dry cleaners launder too-delicate-to-wash items by saturating soiled clothing with chemical solvents that literally dissolve stains and odors. (Washing ...

Machine washing garments labeled "dry clean only" carries significant risks, including shrinkage, dye bleeding, and color transfer, especially for lined items and delicate fabrics. Some "dry clean ...

Wool and heat aren't the best of friends, so what's the safest way to dry your favourite jumpers and cardigans?