Turns out, ‘Dry Clean Only’ could be a total lie. “It’s just easier for a lot of brands to just put that on everything,” stylist Liz Teich, otherwise known as The New York Stylist ...

It's tempting to ignore the label, but it could cost you your shirt. Here's when you can get away with handwashing, plus best ...

If it says “dry clean only,” you should follow those instructions. “Garments that say this tend to feature fabrics that have ...

We’ve been taken to the cleaners. Consumers are beginning to understand that clothes with “dry clean only” labels don’t always require professional servicing — and that there are easy ...

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 ...

The goal is to return the fabric of your clothes to their original texture. When clothing care tags read "dry clean only," it can feel like a mandate. However, Richardson says "everything can go ...

When my mother taught me what to look for when shopping for new clothes, one of the first things she mentioned was checking the tag to make sure the garment wasn’t “dry-clean only.” ...

Fear not! Many pricey, delicate textiles are actually better off being cleaned at home in the washing machine or the sink—even if the label reads “dry-clean only.” And doing so not only ...

The thing is, dry clean only clothing is so often not actually dry clean only. By learning a little bit about fabric construction and laundering techniques, you can cut your dry cleaner out almost ...

People have been left feeling cheated after discovering what the 'dry clean only' symbol on clothes actually means. The 'dry clean only' label is one that many people dread seeing on their clothes ...

One laundry label that always seems to slow down the washing process is the dreaded 'dry clean only' symbol. It's always a bit of a downer when you're tackling a mountain of laundry and you spot ...