Dry Cleaning

Any clothing requires proper care, because it is a guarantee of its durability, external attractiveness. Therefore, before deciding on the habit of downloading a new thing in a washing machine, you need to carefully study the labels. Today, many products are marked "Dry cleaning", which means that no use of water, and even more so of processing in the typewriter of speech can not go. Is it really worth sticking to such recommendations, or can this be omitted, and can it act normally when the garment is polluted?

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What is dry cleaning?

Not all tissues easily tolerate copious wetting in water. Many products from this lose their form - stretch or sit down, and generally can shed. Especially not every thing is subject to intensive machining, coupled with twisting, squeezing, careful friction and whipping.

That's why for the processing of delicate fabrics and was invented in the middle of 19 century.a new method of removing contaminants - dry cleaning.

The difference between dry cleaning is

technology. The main difference of this method is that special, dissolving dirt and various substances( fat, resins, dyes) are applied, without reaction with the aqueous medium. To get a high-quality result, just apply the appropriate substance directly to the soiled area, leave it for the duration of the exposure, and then - dry the product.

Important! Dry cleaning of clothes today is used not only in dry cleaning, where there is for this special equipment. In the presence of an automatic dryer, this procedure can be fully carried out at home. The main thing - to find the right means for removing stains.

Application of

Basically, dry cleaning is used for sensitive, deformable fabrics. It is also necessary to follow the recommendations on the label for those materials that, under the influence of water, may lose their strength, color.

Most often dry laundry at home is needed for things from:

• skin;
• wool;
• silk;
• suede;
• some kinds of jersey.

Important! Products with paillettes, decorative stones, appliques are also better to dry clean.

Professional means for dry washing

Given all trends in the development of the market of household chemicals, it is not difficult to guess that many manufacturers produce the widest range of products for dry-washing things. You can find them in any supermarket or in special shops with cleaning-washing agents.

Important! When choosing a product, pay attention to its composition. To dry clothes washing was not only effective, but also sparing, it is better to give preference to those products, the basis of which is tetrachlorethylene.

By popular means to date, according to the statements of manufacturers and reviews hostesses are:

1. "Spot Remover".A product that is ideal for dry cleaning at home was effective and did not take a lot of time. Perfectly removes stains from coffee, fat, engine oil. A convenient and compact package allows you to use it even on the go.
2. "K2r".It is on sale as a spray spray. Affects the contamination from the inside of the fabric, and is applicable even for delicate fabrics."Hagerty. Dry Cleaner Kit ".This product, through which dry cleaning of clothes at home will be your favorite occupation, comes on sale in the form of not one tool, but the whole set. The kit includes a stain remover and fabric freshener, so you can not only fix the soiled areas, but also restore the overall appearance of the clothes. Suitable for natural and synthetic fabrics.
3. "Dryel".This product is not used in professional dry cleaners, as it is recommended for use at home. The excellent price-quality ratio will allow you to stop thinking about how to remove dirt from things marked "dry cleaning" on the tags.
4. "Woolite".This product has a special purpose - it is used for the purpose of dry washing clothes from knitted and woolen fabrics, as well as for knitted products. The composition does not contain chemically aggressive components, which allows you to keep the shape, color of the thing and the strength of the canvas.
5. "Minute".Stain remover gel, which does not even require a finishing step - automatic drying. Great for dry washing to be completed in just 1-2 minutes. It is also advantageous in terms of price - it is lower than any other similar means. Feature - it's cheap.

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Alternative dry-washing methods

Dry cleaning in professional institutions is an innovative method, but if you do not accept the use of household chemicals, there are a lot of folk remedies that are an alternative option. Depending on what your clothes are made of, you can apply:

• Soda;
• Ammonium Nitrate;
• Sand;
• Talc;
• Starch.

Important! The only drawback - most of these tools are able to cope exclusively with oil stains, and with more complex contaminants - not always. And their use may not be appropriate for the most delicate tissues.

Now you know what dry cleaning technology is, how it is appropriate and what is needed for it. Follow the recommendations of the manufacturers of your clothes and then you do not have to change your favorite wardrobe items to new ones every season. Quality clothes will last you for several years, and you will always remain "in trend", feeling warm, cozy and comfortable.