What happens if you regularly wash something that's suppose to be dry cleaned only?

Does it like get destroyed or something?What happens if you regularly wash something that's suppose to be dry cleaned only?
It depends on what it is. Stuff like wool can shrink and lose its shape while some rayon or acetate will never be the same and can really fall apart. If you decide to risk it be aware that it could be ruined or it could be fine. Wash on Cold to reduce shrinkage and gentle cycle and then lay flat to dry or on a mannequin.What happens if you regularly wash something that's suppose to be dry cleaned only?
There are some garments that you can get away with washing in the washing machine. There are some that you cannot; wool, leather, suede, and other garments made from the hide of an animal all have to be dry cleaned. Also satin and silk I would recommend getting dry cleaned.


And if they have lining in them, they DEFINITELY need to be dry cleaned because the lining can shrink or the outer layer of wool or acrylic could shrink, and one would end up shorter than the other.


But if it's made with cotton, polyester, rayon, etc. it should be all right to wash it.


Like sweetpea said; if it hasn't ruined it by now it should be okay.
If it hasn't ruined it already, I wouldn't worry about it.
More than likely the garment will be destroyed, yes.

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