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Dry clean sweater?

I have a sweater made up mostly of: Acrylic/nylon/cotton/ and about 5 % angora. Its labeled dry clean only, if I wash it in the washer on the handwash cycle, gentle with cool water will it ruin it? I am just not feeling a trip to the cleaners for a silly sweater.

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  • 1 decade ago
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    As long as it's not wool u can put it in the gently cycle on cold water.Then lay it flat on a towel to dry.I do it all the time.Good luck

  • 1 decade ago

    The Angora in the garment is the reason for the "Dry Clean Only" label. Angora is the hair of the Angora goat or of the Angora rabbit.

    Most consumers don't read Care labels. The Federal Trade Commission requires that manufacturers have to list at least one safe method of care for each garment, but there may be several options available for correctly cleaning your garment. Dry cleaners are required to follow the instructions on the care label.

    From experience, they can be washed by hand using a home-based product such as WOOLITE. Be sure to measure the garment; width, height, shoulders and length of arms. Some shrinkage may occur, but can be reshaped to its original size if dried flat.

    If you have further questions, feel free to contact me.

    "Spots happen..."

    Sincerely;

    Dan L Gray Sr

    Source(s): http://www.drycleanersdirectory.us/ "...the dry cleaners network!"
  • 1 decade ago

    If the sweater has angora, you really shouldn't wash it. Even a small amount will shrink, misshape and ultimately ruin a pretty sweater.

    Sorry, but dry cleaning is really your only option.

    Edit for clarity: Angora is wool, it is very fine delicate wool. Water will ruin it.

  • 1 decade ago

    If the tag says that it should only be dry cleaned, I'd listen to the tag. If you really like that sweater I wouldn't risk washing it. Myabe it will get ruined and maybe it won't. Don't take the chance and just go get it dry cleaned.

    Source(s): Personal Experience
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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    I wouldn't do it. You can freshen a sweater in between dry cleaning by using steam from your shower and a little outdoor breeze.

  • 1 decade ago

    For the love of Pete, don't put it in the machine.....!!!!! Get some Woolite and hand wash..Don't wring it, just squish the water out and lay it flat on a towel to dry.(FLAT)....Cool water/.....

  • Jae
    Lv 4
    1 decade ago

    Yeah and use Wool-lite too, I do for all sorts of "dry clean only" items.

  • 1 decade ago

    dry clean your sweater

  • 1 decade ago

    woolite with coldwater usually does the trick....,low heat tumble dry...

    i just read your christmas day blog,your sister should be tyed up

    and forced to drink....

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