{"id":1283,"date":"2024-02-16T10:47:57","date_gmt":"2024-02-16T10:47:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cleanhousefast.co.uk\/?p=1283"},"modified":"2024-02-17T10:48:08","modified_gmt":"2024-02-17T10:48:08","slug":"can-you-dry-clean-at-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cleanhousefast.co.uk\/can-you-dry-clean-at-home\/","title":{"rendered":"Can You Dry Clean At Home?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Taking clothes to be dry cleaned, paying for them, picking them up again – it\u2019s all a bit of a faff, isn\u2019t it? Can you dry clean at home instead?<\/p>\n

Actually, the answer is yes, you can, and it\u2019s easier to do than you might think. There are a few things to remember about it though, so let\u2019s look into it.<\/p>\n

Can You Dry Clean At Home?<\/h2>\n

You can, with the right equipment, do your own dry cleaning at home. It\u2019s not as simple as throwing clothes in the washing machine<\/a>, but it is definitely do-able!<\/p>\n

Dry cleaning at home is not the same as taking them to the cleaners – the method is not \u201cdry\u201d<\/em> for a start\u2026<\/p>\n

Official dry cleaning uses chemicals, which you won\u2019t want to be messing around with at home, but with a few substitutions you can take care of even your most fussy clothes.<\/p>\n

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  1. Place the clothing in a clean bowl filled with cool water and about a teaspoon of delicate washing liquid.<\/li>\n
  2. Swirl the clothing around in the water, then leave them to sit in the bowl for around 20 minutes.<\/li>\n
  3. Drain the water out of the bowl and gently press the items of clothing against the sides, to remove some of the water.<\/li>\n
  4. Refill the bowl with clean water and swish the clothes around gently to rinse them, then drain out the water and gently press the clothes again.<\/li>\n
  5. Spread out a towel on a flat surface and spread the clothing out on it, making sure there are as few creases as possible.<\/li>\n
  6. Allow the clothes to dry completely, then use a steamer to remove any wrinkles that may have settled in.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    If your clothing has particularly stubborn stains, you should treat these first before you clean the entire item.<\/p>\n

    Dampen the area, the rub a small amount of delicate dish soap into the area until the stain has lifted.<\/p>\n

    Alternatively, make a paste with baking soda and water, apply it to the stain and wait for 15 minutes before rinsing off.<\/p>\n

    What Can I Do Instead Of Dry Cleaning?<\/h2>\n

    Dry cleaning really is a bit of a faff, isn\u2019t it? You have to load up the clothes, take them to the place, pay, then wait for them to be ready. If only there was an easier way\u2026<\/p>\n

    It turns out, there is! You don\u2019t have to have your dry clean items cleaned professionally; there are a few things you can do at home:<\/p>\n