Does dry cleaning mess up your clothes?

Washing your clothes a number of times in the washing machine can ultimately reduce its life. Rigorous or reckless handling is a strict no when it comes to taking care of your clothes, particularly the costly ones.

What is the alternative to this? The answer is dry cleaning. There are many myths around this and we are here to break them down one by one. Although dry cleaning is far better than going through frequent trips through your washing machine, does it actually reduce the life of your clothes?

Dry cleaning is known to extend the life of your clothes. Let’s check out the various reasons and break the myths about dry cleaning below.

1. Dirt Removal
Dirt is like sandpaper on your clothes. The more they rub against each other, the more fibers get destroyed and can break as time go on. Normal wash can remove most of the dirt but not entirely. Dry cleaning removes it completely.

2. Stain Removal
Some stains can be tough to remove, especially the oxidized brown and yellow ones. To avoid damage to the clothes, dry cleaning is the only option to completely remove stains.

3. Water Damage
Yes, you heard it correct, water can cause the threads on your cloth to puff up to double their size. Frequent stretching can damage and turn the fabric out of shape. Fragile fabrics, costly suits, and silk clothes need to be dry cleaned.

4. Insect Attacks
With the frequent changes in Indian weather, our clothes and wardrobes are constantly susceptible to insect attacks. Routinely giving your clothes for dry cleaning can help prevent this. The mothballs’ scent left on the garments will only fade away through dry cleaning.

5. No Shrinkage
Dry cleaning uses no laundry detergents to clean clothes. Clothes are not prone to shrinkage and continue to look good as new when dry cleaned. To reduce damage, avoid laundry detergent or heat for some clothes that have the tag ‘dry-clean only’. Clothes such as silk, velvet, and wool mostly have the tag.

Whatever your laundry needs are, it is essential that your clothes are taken proper care of. This is the prime vision and mission of Eurospin Dry Cleaners. We try to offer a very unique experience to our clients by maintaining high standard quality control measures.

We Do It All – Steam ironing, Dry clean, stain removal and Laundry. At Eurospin Dry Cleaners, we offer free pick up and drop.

Top 10 Dry Cleaning Mistakes that Can Ruin Your Clothes

Some clothes are too delicate to wash. A washing machine can damage details like embroidery, and the wrong water temperature can cause sensitive material to lose its shape. Dry cleaning will ensure that your garments stay in excellent condition for as long as possible. But there are mistakes you should avoid during dry cleaning to ensure your clothes aren’t damaged. Here is a list of dry cleaning don’ts that you should take into consideration.

Do not take your suits to a conventional cleaner because most dry cleaners use perchlorethylene (PERC) as a solvent to clean garments. This chemical is less viscous than water, and it is good at removing oil-based stains. But PERC is toxic since it contains carcinogenic properties, and it leaves a residue in garments. Therefore, to avoid exposing yourself and your clothes to harmful chemicals, take your suits to an eco-friendly dry cleaner.

If you have stained an article, do not press it with the hope of squeezing off the stain. The heat produced when pressing will set the stain, and it will make its removal complicated. Take your garment to the dry cleaners because they know how to treat all types of stains.

Once you pick up your knitted garments from the dry cleaners, do not hang them. Hanging will stretch your knitted clothing and pull them out of shape. Hanging will also cause sagging hemlines, and your clothes will not be in good condition the next time you want to wear them. It is best to store your knitted garments on a shelf or in a drawer.

Do not store seasonal clothing at home without taking it to the dry cleaner for cleaning and mothproofing, as this will only damage your garments and minimize their life span. Be sure to place the storage boxes in a cool and dry place.

Do not drop off large bundles of clothes in baskets at the dry cleaners. If you have many clothes, you should call a representative to pick up your clothes and drop them off after cleaning.

Do not use any home stain removers, whether tested or untested, on your clothing, as this will only aggravate the condition or cause permanent damage. A dry cleaner is in a better position of helping out.

If you accidentally stain your apparel with nail polish, do not try rubbing the stain off with a nail polish remover. You may end up destroying the garment’s dye, and if the clothing is an acetate, the remover may create a hole in it.

After clothes have been dry cleaned, don’t hang them in your closet right away. Since dry cleaning utilizes chemicals, the garments could have lingering traces of the chemicals or a strong chemical smell. Storing freshly dry cleaned clothes  in the closet without first airing them out will cause the substances to remain.  The leftover chemicals may not irritate your skin, but the scent will make it unpleasant to wear the apparel. Let the garments air out for a while and then store them.

Do not take synthetic fabrics like nylon, polyester or spandex to a dry cleaner. You can wash these fabrics in warm water because they won’t shrink and hang them to dry.

Do not take the same suits to the dry cleaners every week. Cleaning the same ensemble too frequently will wear it out and cause damage. If you rotate your outfits,as often, thus preventing damage and ensuring they will last longer