Dry cleaning of clothes at home

Practical and comfortable clothes that can be washed in a typewriter, and together with other things - the basis in any wardrobe. That's the easiest way to always look, without spending too much time on it. However, many modern things are marked "Only dry cleaning."Often they are not designed for daily wear, but for some special cases. How to properly care for such things, so they served as long as possible? What for this purpose it is better to use means? Is dry dry cleaning clothes at home? You will find answers to these questions in this article.

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What is dry cleaning?

Dry or dry cleaning is a method of cleaning clothes from contamination with the help of products that eliminate stains without dissolving in water. That is, with this method of cleaning, the liquid is not used.

Important! An essential advantage of this method of cleaning is that the fabric is not deformed. This is a big plus compared to the usual washing of things in the water.

Typically, manufacturers point to clothing recommendations for washing things. However, these tips can not always be useful to us or even completely impracticable. With many things, you can dry dry your clothes yourself at home. It is important to be careful and to ensure that the thing does not lose its attractive appearance.

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Which clothes should be dry-treated?

The number of whimsical and delicate fabrics includes:

• Natural wool( cashmere, angora).
• Natural silk.
• Some of the types of artificial silk( triacetate).
• Flax and thin cotton.
• Velvet.
• Thin jersey.
• Natural and artificial leather and suede.

Important! If the clothes contain complex decor elements, for example decorations with rhinestones, sequins, beads or hand embroidery, then they can be damaged during washing. A dry cleaning clothes at home will help to keep the original look of things.

Apply this kind of washing is also desirable in cases where the thing is your favorite, and you would like as long as possible to extend its service life. This treatment has a significant advantage: there is no need to remove shoulder pads, belts, buttons and other elements.

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Dry cleaning agents

As mentioned above, delicate fabrics - suede, wool, silk and even some cotton things are especially needed for such cleaning. Many fabrics can be washed in a typewriter, but only in the "delicate" wash mode. This - triacetate, polyolefin, viscose, flax. As with ordinary washing using a large amount of water, dry cleaning of clothes at home distinguishes two types of cleaners - natural and chemical.

Popular chemical products

Dry cleaning involves the use of chemicals and substances, so it is called - "dry cleaning".In order to implement it at home, manufacturers have produced many different tools.

According to reviews of many consumers, the most effective and convenient are:

• "Spot Remover" - this stain remover was released specifically for efficient and quick dry cleaning of clothes. He perfectly copes with greasy stains, dirt from coffee. This stain remover is indispensable in the way, office and catering establishments.
• Spray to remove stains "K2r" - is considered the first aerosol stain remover in the world. Spraying on pollution, it dissolves its structure from the inside. This spray is suitable for all fabrics.
• "Hagerty. Dry Cleaner Kit" - a set of tools for dry cleaning of clothes. It consists of active substances that can remove dirt of any origin, as well as fabric fresheners. The products from this kit are used in a tumble dryer. The set does not include rigid solvents, because they are adapted for soft and refreshing procedures.

Important! After processing, the fabric does not stretch, it retains its color and does not sit down. It is also suitable for manual processing of woolen, silk, linen, synthetic and cotton fabrics.

• "Dryel" - was made specifically for dry cleaning of clothes at home. This kit is the development of the world famous company "P & G".Got a lot of positive feedback from consumers for their efficiency, ease of use and for the "price-quality" ratio. After using this product, things smell very nice.
• "Woolite" - release in the form of a gel. Effectively removes and protects from dirt knitted, woolen and knitted things. It does not contain aggressive rigid components. Suitable for both color and white things, while the former retains the color saturation.
• "Minute" - as well as the previous remedy, is released in the form of a gel in tubes. It does not require special additional actions - just apply the product on the cloth and wait for the drying. Then you need to remove the dried powder, and the thing becomes clean again.

Important! Its advantage is a low price.

Alternative or natural remedies

There are things made from such fabrics that can not be processed with chemicals, but they require dry cleaning. Also, if you are a big opponent of using a chemistry home, you can safely apply harmless home remedies:

1. Scotch - apply on leather things. It is able to eliminate both fresh and old pollution.
2. Brush - removes suede and similar materials from dirt. Excellent for dry cleaning.
3. Hydrogen peroxide is a natural solvent. It is desirable to use it for light and white things.
4. Ammonium alcohol - is able to neutralize a large number of different contaminants. Rarely used in undiluted form, mainly in the purification of ammonia solutions are used.
5. Vinegar is a known food product, which is also used as a cleaning product for clothes. Visibly refreshing appearance of things. In a solution with acid or essence, rinse clothes thoroughly.
6. Refined gasoline is an excellent solvent for stains. Can eliminate even the most serious pollution, however, because of the specificity of odor and properties, it is recommended to apply in exceptional cases.
7. Soda - has become famous for its absorbent properties. Good for its price and affordability.
8. Sand - used for processing of fur products. It is heated and sprinkled with a thing. Then they simply shake it off with dirt.
9. Starch - able to absorb dirt. If starch is used correctly, it can absorb a large number of spots.

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How do I clean things at home?

If cleaning clothes is not possible in dry cleaning( in some communities this service is not available), then dry cleaning of clothes at home will become a rescue. So, you will need:

• Automatic machine with drying function( the machine processes things with the help of dry air).
• Set for dry cleaning. It includes: a cover, a stain remover, a set of flavored and moistened napkins. If there is no case in your kit, then you can take a special wash bag. This will make it possible to preserve the original form of things.

Important! In this way it is recommended to clean and your favorite things, the term of which socks you would like to increase.

We proceed to dry cleaning

Dry cleaning of clothes needs preparation:

1. To begin with, you should sort things out. The sorting rules are exactly the same as for the usual washing: colored things separate from white, silk - from knitwear.
2. It is recommended to put garments of approximately the same size and weight inside the bag or laundry bag.
3. The dirtiest areas on clothing should be treated with a clothes cleaner.

Important! If the stain is too large, it is better not to use a stain remover so that it does not spoil the fabric. Not all paints are as stable as we would like, so it is necessary to test the remedy first in a small and inconspicuous area. In addition, before starting cleaning, be sure to read the instructions for the product.

Cleaning algorithm:

• Put items prepared for dry cleaning into a bag or bag. Do not hammer it completely - things in it should lie loosely, that better processing with dry air.

Important! Clothes, made of delicate types of fabrics, must first be turned inside out.

• Place the scented and wet wipes inside the bag. The moisture contained in them will be sufficient for a successful cleaning. The wet environment will not allow the clothes to crumple, and will also prevent the formation of creases.
• Switch on the automatic drying mode. Set the timer for half an hour. The temperature should be chosen minimum - the most sparing.
• After completing the cleaning, hang things on the shoulders so that it does not lose shape.

Important! In some cases, you can not remove stains from the first time. In this case, you will have to contact specialists to have them dry cleaned with the help of clothes cleaning.

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When can a hand wash be used?

If a thing is made of silk, wool or cotton, and its label contains "dry-only" marking, such a product can be hand washed. But this must be done with extreme caution, with the use of detergents for delicate types of fabrics.

Important! In the process of hand washing items marked "only dry wash" can only use cold water. This will make it possible to avoid shrinkage.

Action plan:

1. In the course of washing, the thing must be immersed several times in soapy water.
2. Care should be taken carefully, without any brushes.
3. Then it will be necessary to wash off the soap solution in clean, cold water.
4. You can remove water from a thing with a towel. First wrap the clothes in a towel, and then press the resulting roll several times with force.
5. Repeat until the water stops dripping from the product.
6. Dry these things you need on a towel in a horizontal position.

Important! If you are absolutely sure that the product will not lose its shape, you can dry it on your shoulders.

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Wet dry cleaning as a hand wash option

For "wet" cleaning of clothes a good quality soap is used that can easily dissolve in water. A good result is provided by detergents for wool products.

From the funds that can be easily found in any house, you can prepare your own version of the cleaner:

• For 12 liters of water, about 30 degrees - 60 grams of borax( can be replaced with the same amount of ammonia) and 30 grams of washing soda ash.
• For 12 liters of water at a temperature of about 30 degrees - 15 grams of soda, borax or ammonia and 60 g of soap.

How to apply these compounds:

1. First, soak the thing in the first composition for two hours.
2. Then shift to the second and gently pucker.
3. After that, squeeze out soapy water, put the clothes back in the first solution, and then rinse twice in the water at room temperature.
4. After the end of the wash, lower the product into the vinegar solution( for 10 liters of water, one teaspoon of vinegar).
5. After wet washing, dry clothes only on the shoulders.

The main thing for dry cleaning clothes at home - the right choice of means, as well as their use. If you choose a chemical, carefully read the instructions.