Spray the garment with a fabric odor eliminator if desired.
Dry clean suit in dryer.
Never use the dryer.
Place like colored dry clean only garments in the steam dryer.
A lot of times we take things to the dry cleaner just because they re wrinkled.
Button and zip garments before cleaning to help them hold their shape.
This can be risky if it is a dry clean only garment but for any other type of suit you can toss it into the dryer on a low setting and the wrinkles will fall out in about five minutes.
I try to only launder my suits once per year.
Check with a dry cleaner before doing this if the suit is a dry clean only garment.
Toss it in the dryer.
Dry clean only clothing should be treated as gently as possible which means you should be careful not to stretch or wring your garments during the washing and drying process.
If you run out of or misplace the absorbent pads used for spot treating use white paper towels.
These little squares of material are infused with similar chemicals to those used down at the dry cleaners.
But you can use a wet towel as a pressing cloth to iron and press anything back into shape which is super.
Unroll the wet towel and move the garment to a dry towel.
Step away from the dryer these clothes are not going in there.
The fabric odor eliminator will help remove strong.
Another great stain remover for when you dry clean at home is baking soda.
First spot treat your clothing with the included pre treater.
If you really want to get some extra use out of your dryer you may be able to toss in your suit jacket along with a commercially available dry cleaning sheet.
Group similar fabric weights and colors together in the dryer bag.
Don t mix heavy woolen sweaters with lightweight silk.
Here s how they work.
I refuse to take my suits to a dry cleaner.
How to dry clean in a steam dryer step 1.
Begin the steam cycle on the steam dryer.
Apply it to the stain and let it sit.
Lay each wet garment on a towel.
Used with a standard dryer the kits cost less than having the work done by professionals.
Roll up the towel with the clothing inside pressing gently to remove water.
I don t use a mesh laundry bag but one would be needed for a front load machine.