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Old 03-03-2018, 03:42 PM
 
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I have a new sweater that says "Do Not Dry Clean" but instead only machine wash. I ripped the tags off so I'm concerned I will forget months later down the road. What would happen if I dry clean it?
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Old 03-03-2018, 05:48 PM
 
Location: Alexandria, VA
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I guess you'll find out?
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Old 03-03-2018, 06:14 PM
 
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I guess you'll find out?


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Old 03-06-2018, 02:50 PM
 
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You'd probably be out shopping for a new sweater.
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Old 03-13-2018, 07:43 AM
 
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It will smell like dry cleaning solvent.
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Old 03-16-2018, 08:20 PM
 
Location: Mid-Atlantic
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It'll melt.
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Old 03-21-2018, 10:04 PM
 
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My guess is that the cleaner would reject it, for fear of damaging other clothes in that load. If the label was in it, it would get a regular wash (at least at the cleaner that used to be next to where I worked).
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Old 03-21-2018, 10:11 PM
 
Location: Tricity, PL
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Clothes that are labeled do not dry clean can have this for a couple of reasons. One reason is the dye. Some dyes can be removed completely. A dark green can turn pale green or whatever color is the basic color.
Other issues arise when some fabrics contain a bonding agent, like pleather -2 different fabrics glued together, or they have beads that will melt, or prints that will disappear. Many decorative sewn items are not Dry Cleanable.

Did your sweater had any of those?
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