https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/washing-advice-needed Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 05 May 2026 03:25:15 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/washing-advice-needed#post-205556 Wed, 25 Aug 2010 05:14:28 +0000 Scarlet 205556@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just hurry up! The sooner you treat stains, the better. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/washing-advice-needed#post-205485 Wed, 25 Aug 2010 01:36:45 +0000 April 205485@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Agreeing with all the good advice you've already gotten, Karin, which is to say: many "dry clean" things can be washed but I wouldn't try it with something as structured as a blazer; getting it cleaned shouldn't be prohibitively expensive, and you won't need to do it very often since a blazer isn't usually worn next to your skin; if a dry cleaner can get out the stains this time, you might be able to get by with a "dry-clean-at-home" product next time. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/washing-advice-needed#post-205445 Tue, 24 Aug 2010 21:49:01 +0000 biscuitsmom 205445@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Absolutely! If it says 'ONLY' I would only dry clean it, if its something you love....you're better off paying extra than take a chance on destroying something you really want.... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/washing-advice-needed#post-205438 Tue, 24 Aug 2010 20:58:59 +0000 KarinSwe 205438@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks everyone, lots of great advice! It does say Dry clean only, and it is a blazer I really like, so I probably should just leave it to the dry cleaner. Better safe than sorry this time, I guess! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/washing-advice-needed#post-205417 Tue, 24 Aug 2010 19:37:07 +0000 Dusty 205417@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yeah, I wouldn't wash acetate. It has a tendency to just fall completely apart if it touches water. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/washing-advice-needed#post-205413 Tue, 24 Aug 2010 19:28:51 +0000 Cookie 205413@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is what I have been told about labels in clothing. If it just says "Dry Clean" the item can probably be safely washed on a gentle cycle and hung or laid flat to dry. If the label says "Dry Clean Only" that is what you had better do. Hope that helps. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/washing-advice-needed#post-205404 Tue, 24 Aug 2010 18:58:11 +0000 Lynne 205404@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Do you know what the stains are? It's better to treat them first if you're going to attempt washing it yourself...if they are oil or fat I can recommend talcum powder: cover generously, leave 15-20minutes, brush off, and repeat as neccessary. I've saved several shirts this way. Good luck! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/washing-advice-needed#post-205402 Tue, 24 Aug 2010 18:52:04 +0000 Polly (thunalata) 205402@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the problem is that the main material and the lining may shrink by different amounts. Oh, just seen that Khris has said that already! </p> <p>I have had some success with dry cleaning fluids - I used it to rescue 2 pants from bicycle chain oil stains (!) - both wool, dry clean only. Lots of blotting required and colour test first (mine were both dark - black and navy blue). It took two bottles of cleaner to do it, but less than professional dry cleaning. I used Dylon stain remover at a cost of £2.09 about 6 months ago. Then I bought bicycle clips </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/washing-advice-needed#post-205370 Tue, 24 Aug 2010 16:55:55 +0000 Scarlet 205370@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The only thing I would not hand wash is a blazer or a tie. If it is something you really like, take it to the dry cleaners and point out the stains especially. It probably costs $10 or less and it is unlikely to be an oft-repeated expense. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/washing-advice-needed#post-205369 Tue, 24 Aug 2010 16:55:23 +0000 chewyspaghetti 205369@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wouldn't do a blazer in the machine. I don't think you will ever get it looking crisp without it being professionally pressed, and you run the risk of the lining and outer fabrics shrinking at different rates and not matching up afterwards. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/washing-advice-needed#post-205364 Tue, 24 Aug 2010 16:49:55 +0000 shannon 205364@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If the blazer has shoulder pad they could move around a bit while washing. If possible try to pin the pads in place so they don't become loose and float around inside your jacket </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/washing-advice-needed#post-205362 Tue, 24 Aug 2010 16:47:25 +0000 shannon 205362@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I "hand wash" dry clean only items in my machine all the time! The only thing I have shrank was a silk top, and that's even still wearable. A well respected dry cleaner here in town told me that most things can be washed safely at home. I wouldn't recommend silk, wool or leather, but everything else, for sure! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/washing-advice-needed#post-205359 Tue, 24 Aug 2010 16:38:48 +0000 KarinSwe 205359@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How strict would you say the "Dry clean only" recommendations are? I have a grey blazer from River Island, 100% polyester, and 100% acetate for the lining, which I've managed to get some bad stains on... any ideas if it'll be completely destroyed in the washing machine? It's quite loose fitting as it is, if that makes any difference! </p> <p>Being a student in not-so-cheap London I'd rather eliminate any unnecessary spendings, but on the other hand a blazer might not cost that much to get properly cleaned... </p> <p>Many thanks for any advice! </p>