You really can wash these items! We didn’t make a “washing recipe” for the longest time because we didn't want people to think we were crazy, but since the demand is strong for a dry cleaning alternative – this is what we do.
WARNING:
Any items with rayon or a viscose blend is unpredictable so wash at your own risk!
Tools:
Wool & Cashmere Shampoo, Stain Solution and/or Wash & Stain Bars
Optional:
Mesh Bags, Stiffen Up
Pre-treat:
• Pre-treat underarms and collar and cuffs each time you wash even if you don’t see a stain.
• Use The Laundress Wash & Stain to remove ring around the collar, stubborn stains, grime and grease commonly found on cuff & shirts. Lather bar with water and work soap into stained areas and soak. |
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• Stains can build up and appear over time from food, body products (deodorant), perspiration & body oils, etc. To treat underarm stains use The Laundress Stain Solution.
• Run hot water* (we pour boiling water from the kettle) onto the area and soak. Repeat until satisfied (we recommend this also for coffee and wine stains).
*Safe for cotton and linen fabrics only.
Machine washing:
• Turn item inside out.
• Put in The Laundress Mesh Bag.
• Put in machine on cold water woolens/delicate setting in machine with our Wool & Cashmere Shampoo.
Dry/Finish:
• Take out after cycle, turn right side out and hang.
(For Jackets - make sure you use a good hanger on the shoulders and stuff sleeves with tissue or paper towel to keep shape.)
(For Pants - hang on the waist, long to dry.)
• Steam well while damp and then finish when dry. Do not iron.
Tips and Tricks:
• Freshen with The Laundress Fabric Fresh between washing and wearing to remove odor and bacteria
• If you are dry cleaning, don't over dry clean – keep it down to once or twice a season. It will help your items last longer.
• Get a good steamer – we do NOT recommend ironing these items.
For More Recipes:
Visit our other recipes on the left-hand menu and click on “Can I Be Washed” for our fabric washing guide.
