For some, dry-cleaning is a weekly ritual.
They drop some collar shirts, suit pants or jackets and return a week later to repeat the cycle again.
Sometimes the option for dry cleaning is obvious.
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Most garments have clear instructions for washing. Some items are clearly labeled "Dry clean only".
In other cases, your items may not need to be dry-cleaned.
Jonah Creed, owner of Creed's Dry Cleaning in Toronto, told Global News that a dry cleaner is cleaning and bleaching at the same time. He adds that some garments, such as shirts, coats and linen, are not chemically cleaned.
"Dry cleaners clean clothes without water," he explained. "One of the first things the dry cleaning will do is read the care instructions for the clothes."
He adds that there are a variety of reasons why clothing can be labeled as "dry clean only".
Some fabrics may shrink in a home dryer, or other fabrics may contain working dyes.
Frequently asked questions about dry cleaning.
And either because of laziness (some people just like to wash clothes), extreme caution (you pay a lot for your clothes) or just follow the instructions. There are many reasons why people choose to wash their clothes professionally.
Dry cleaning can also be expensive, and hand washing can be an alternative, for example.
In general , women pay more for dry cleaning the same clothes as men .
For example, in dyeing you will notice a price difference for men's blouses and shirts.
CBS reported in a dry cleaner in the United States. For women, they were charged $ 7.50 for a position, while men were charged only $ 2.85. Other women have talked about being accused three times more of the same kind of clothes. Many have described these differences as sexists.
According to Creed, prices differ due to the machines and equipment.
"Shirt presses are designed for larger sizes," he said. "If the business ends with women, it's not good for the machine, so we have to do it twice." That's why we charge more. "
But Creed points out that there are still some common misconceptions about dry-cleaning.
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For example, some people keep their things clean and dry in the plastic bag that contains them.
"The plastic does not let the clothes breathe," he said. "(Dry cleaning) is made with chemicals."
Some detergents, he added, decided not to use plastic to become more environmentally friendly.
Then there is the problem of hidden spots.
Creed says that another reason why people should consider chemically cleansing some of their favorite items (the items they use most often) is getting rid of some hard points to remove.
"The problem with using multiple items without immediate cleansing is that there are stains in your clothes that you do not see or know they are, such as stains from deodorants that rust over time can."
"And then, when you clean it, the stain is really embedded and you see it differently."
Finally, Creed says that people often expect dry cleaners to remove all stains.
"Customers tell us," Why do I pay if it's not clean? "It does not work that way," he said.
"Some things are really hard to solve, whatever you do, you should treat the stain properly.
What is chemically cleanable?
Paul Yoo of Eco Cleaners in Toronto explains that wool and silk are most often dyed. If you throw them into a machine with water, you run the risk of further damage.
Talia Brown Thall , Toronto-based celebrity stylist and personal adviser, agrees.
"If cashmere cachets or a winter coat do not look fresh or a collar is no longer flawless," he said.
He adds that especially silk and white are difficult to clean on their own.
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"If you are not a sorcerer, leave the magic to the professionals," she says. "It's not worth bleaching your favorite silk or bleaching something that's not white."
And whatever you do, do not try to clean the items yourself at home.
"You can make mistakes that can not be repaired and destroy your favorite clothes," he continued. "Something that can be fixed in hours or days can become a big problem."
Simple clothing with simple details may also need a professional.
"Frequently, maintenance instructions only refer to the fabric and not to the accents that can get stuck in another factory," it says locally.
"For this reason, some labels" are intended exclusively for decorative ornament. "Before you wash with beads, sequins, etc., make sure you sew them (you see stitches and no glue) and do not change the color (rub a cotton swab quickly) - Light any kind of accent to see if a dye breaks off. "
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