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What actually happens when you drop clothes off at the dry cleaner? We explain the process of dry cleaning, plus when to do so. 27,045 people played the daily Crossword recently. Can you solve it ...

Much like its name suggests, dry-cleaning is a solvent-based cleaning that does not use water. Water causes natural fibers to swell during washing and shrink once dried. The solvent, on the other hand ...

For stubborn stains and delicate fabrics, dry cleaning can be a lifesaver. But how does dry cleaning work exactly? Dry cleaning is a cleaning process that uses a liquid solvent instead of water and ...

Hanging in the back of your car. Piled in clean, white shirt boxes. Whispering by your hand in the closet, sporting clingy plastic and the promise of looking your best that day. Dry cleaning has been ...

In response to a reader who has noticed more and more dry-clean-only labels on clothing, our critic explains why they are increasing and how to properly wash clothes. By Vanessa Friedman I love ...

What is dry cleaning? First off, it's not "dry." Dry cleaners launder too-delicate-to-wash items by saturating soiled clothing with chemical solvents that literally dissolve stains and odors. (Washing ...