Not just for sweaters Check and prepCheck the care label to see if your wool item is Dry Clean Only. If it is washable, make sure you start out by spot cleaning the wool item or garment and soaking it in cold water for at least an hour. This makes...
Silk
Caring for silk Many silks can be hand-washed, and it's actually better for them than dry cleaning. Silk is made up of a protein that's kind of like your hair, so treat it the same way: gently, without harsh detergents. Tips for gentle washing Check the labelSome silks can't...
Linen
Love your linen longer Linen – summer’s breathable, chicly rumpled staple – is another fabric that people assume has to be dry cleaned. But linen actually does better if you wash it by hand: it gets softer and more wonderful with each wash. But it does need to be washed...
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