First of all, we must understand that dry cleaning does not mean that the garments do not get wet. Simply, it is indicating that water should NOT be used, just other substances that do not penetrate the fibers.
In addition, these solutions do dissolve grease and oil stains, but they do so without fading garments or damaging fabrics.
To go into more detail, experts in this type of cleaning teach us that the solvents used could be: perchlorethylene, hydrocarbons and silicone fluids. Without a doubt, they make a difference in the garments.
How to do a dry cleaning at home?
Once we consult the label with the legend “dry cleaning”, remember that it applies mainly to what is wool, silk, cashmere and other delicate fabrics.
One suggestion is to do the test on a small part of the fabric to make sure it doesn’t fade or affect the texture, here’s what is needed for this method:
You need:
- 1 bucket or container
- Cold water
- mild detergent
Step by Step:
- To start, mix cold water with a little detergent.
- Then, we submerge it slightly and remove it, we can do it 2 times.
- Afterwards, the stains are rubbed with the tips of the fingers but never use a brush.
- Next step, we throw away the soap used for the garment and add cold water.
- To finish, we immerse the garment again and remove it until there is no soap left.
- When cleaning is finished, spread the garment out on a towel and roll it up, the idea is to squeeze gently to remove excess water but without twisting.
- We can repeat the process by passing it to another towel and place it on a flat surface, the environment must also be dry and free of moisture.
- To finish, we leave the garment there until it dries completely. It can also be hung on a hanger but without deforming the clothes.
