Sometimes clothing needs to be dry cleaned, but that isn’t always the case. Fact checked by Isaac Winter If a care tag says "dry clean only," you should usually follow it and only dry clean the item; ...

Is your garment really "dry clean only" and other common myths debunked. March 6, 2014— -- intro: While a trip to the dry cleaners is a common experience for many, there are secrets we probably ...

Despite the name, dry cleaning is a process that uses liquids other than water to clean clothes, bedding, upholstery and other types of fabrics. Water can damage certain fabrics — such as wool, ...

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 ...

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Dry cleaning is often recommended for suits, wool coats, and thick knits, and for fabrics like silk, wool, cashmere, and even raw denim. But dry cleaning can take a big bite out of your budget and ...