I have a confession to make. I don’t take a single thing to the dry cleaners. I just can’t bring myself to do it! a) It’s expensive. b) I can’t even begin to imagine what kind of chemicals go into the process. c) I barely have time to exercise, yet alone swing by a dry cleaners.

So, in general, I try to avoid those dreaded “dry clean only” labels (yes, it is hard for me to shop for professional clothing).

However, when I do by something that is supposedly “dry clean only” I usually end up putting it through the wash on cold using the gentle cycle (and air drying). … Read More