https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dry-cleaning-sadness Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 02 May 2026 20:20:17 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dry-cleaning-sadness#post-294934 Wed, 09 Feb 2011 15:09:28 +0000 Lisa 294934@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh that stinks! At least you know not to go there again! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dry-cleaning-sadness#post-294792 Wed, 09 Feb 2011 03:55:06 +0000 taylor 294792@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A reputable cleaners would have noted the holes when you picked the item up...un less of course they were responsible...</p> <p>Sorry this didn't turn out better L( </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dry-cleaning-sadness#post-294789 Wed, 09 Feb 2011 03:50:59 +0000 Sveta 294789@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, what an awful customer service! I am sorry that you had such a bad luck.<br /> Well, in any case your other clothes are safe from that dry cleaner now! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dry-cleaning-sadness#post-294786 Wed, 09 Feb 2011 03:43:14 +0000 danza.armonia 294786@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Update!</p> <p>Well, I didn't quite expect the response I got at the dry cleaners. It went something like this:</p> <p>Me: "I picked up this cardigan on Saturday and it has a few new holes in it"<br /> (Show manager cardigan).</p> <p>Mgr: "These are definitely moth holes."<br /> Me: "But, it's a new cardigan, worn once, and there weren't any holes when I dropped it off."<br /> Mgr: "No, I know moth holes and these are definitely moth holes."<br /> Me: "You don't think it could have snagged on another item."<br /> Mgr: "No, moth holes. Moth balls smell but you should use them."<br /> Me: "But the sweater is only a month old. None of my other clothes have holes in them."<br /> Mgr: "These are moth holes. If you like, I'll refund your cleaning fee."</p> <p>Seriously unprofessional. I was one question short of asking "are there moth's in your facility?" but thanked her for her time and left.</p> <p>It's an expensive loss for me, but will be more expensive for them as most of my work wear asks for dry cleaning, and I'm taking my business elsewhere from now on. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dry-cleaning-sadness#post-293535 Mon, 07 Feb 2011 03:26:38 +0000 Michelle 293535@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Holes after a dry-clean? Sounds unacceptable to me. I really hope the dry cleaners will take responsibility for this. Good luck!<br /> If you do decide to switch to handwashing, see if you can track down some of the washing soaps that are specifically meant for fabrics like cashmere. A hand-wash with something like that would likely work perfectly.<br /> Also, feel free to enlist our help as you expand your colour palette! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dry-cleaning-sadness#post-293499 Mon, 07 Feb 2011 02:46:32 +0000 Sveta 293499@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have an old washing machine so I do not trust my wool clothes to it. I wash by hand (I know, stone age!) in lukewarm water with a bit of shampoo. Just let it soak, then gently rub the spots which get dirty - armpits, neck, sleeves. Then rinse with the same temperature water, wrap into a towel and gently squeeze (not twist or wring). Then lay it flat to dry on the towels. It may sound like a tedious process but it is really quick. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dry-cleaning-sadness#post-293454 Mon, 07 Feb 2011 00:50:35 +0000 Jenava 293454@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The cleaners must have put them in with something that caught on things (like a zippered or studded item)...that is their fault for not being more careful with your knitwear. </p> <p>FWIW I usually wash mine on delicate with some Woolite and lay them between two towels to dry (which the cat likes to sit on - I like to think it's sort of like a dryer....LOL). But it kind of depends on the fabric. If it's just normal knit wool with a little spandex I say go for it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dry-cleaning-sadness#post-293429 Sun, 06 Feb 2011 23:55:00 +0000 danza.armonia 293429@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sveta, how do you wash your wool clothes (and dry them)? Maybe I should switch!</p> <p>I've had great luck with having my wool sweaters dry cleaned in the past (and they all say dry clean on them), but I guess there's more risk than I anticipated. I only wish this had happened with one of my black cardigans (which have lasted for several years). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dry-cleaning-sadness#post-293421 Sun, 06 Feb 2011 23:11:38 +0000 taylor 293421@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh Booo!!!:( Let us know how it turns out! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dry-cleaning-sadness#post-293412 Sun, 06 Feb 2011 22:44:29 +0000 Sveta 293412@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That's too bad! I hope either dry cleaners or BR will refund you for it. I always wash my wool clothes and never dry clean them: I read somewhere that dry cleaning is not good for fine wool at all. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dry-cleaning-sadness#post-293405 Sun, 06 Feb 2011 22:13:52 +0000 danza.armonia 293405@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>thanks guys! I'll be heading to the dry cleaners on Tuesday, and I hadn't even thought about contacting BR as a back up. I'll let you know what happens. . . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dry-cleaning-sadness#post-293402 Sun, 06 Feb 2011 22:00:00 +0000 chewyspaghetti 293402@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You also might be able to go back to BR. If you laundered it according to directions, it should not be ruined! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dry-cleaning-sadness#post-293344 Sun, 06 Feb 2011 18:45:45 +0000 biscuitsmom 293344@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh no!!! I would definitely call and speak with the mgr, and then the owner if you dont get satisfaction from the mgr.... I try to examine my items before I leave the premises...its much harder to prove once you've had it at home. Good luck and keep us informed </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dry-cleaning-sadness#post-293343 Sun, 06 Feb 2011 18:44:04 +0000 lyn* 293343@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>:( Oh noes; does the cleaners have a policy to cover this kind of stuff?</p> <p>Mine usually warns me that there is no guarentee for certain types of clothes before they wash it and ask if Id like to take the risk. If they didn't warn you; I hope they do replace it!</p> <p>*fingerscrossed* </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dry-cleaning-sadness#post-293334 Sun, 06 Feb 2011 18:23:04 +0000 danza.armonia 293334@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So I have been in a black/brown color rut for some time and after spending some time on here, am making active efforts to expand my color palette. I'm sad to say that my relatively new BR favorite bright watermelon only-worn-once wool cardigan has come back from the dry cleaners with many holes.</p> <p>Fingers crossed the cleaners will offer to replace it. . . I'm hoping not to have to branch out from my SYC-except-for-accessories plan for this year. </p>