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What is dry cleaning?

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Much like its name suggests, dry-cleaning is a solvent-based cleaning that does not use water. Water causes natural fibers to swell during washing and shrink once dried. The solvent, on the other hand ...
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 ...
For a lot of folks, doing laundry isn't one of the most exciting parts of the day. As lucky as some are to have a laundry room in their home or a washing machine and dryer in their apartment, the ...
We test three at-home dry-cleaning kits to find out how well they remove food and makeup stains from cotton, silk, and merino wool.