I'd dry clean it also. However, do you have a cleaners that uses the
CO-2 cleaning method? It uses far less chemicals and lower temps
than regular dry cleaning processes. Since we got one in our town
(Here in Lincoln, Nebraska, the chain is "Hangers"), I haven't used
anyone else, and have had good results, including getting cigarette
smoke smell out of a wool beret.
Another argument for dry cleaning - rayon can shrink, even in cold
water on gentle - I washed the top of a rayon pantsuit after spilling
something on it - it shrank enough that I couldn't button it
after. It might make your dress look like it was made of "bubble"
fabric - not a good thing.
Sandy
At 08:34 PM 2/8/2008, you wrote:
I just bought a "nice dress" that is 75% rayon, 25% polyester. It
says "dry clean only, short cycle" but also says "light steam, light press".
I'm guessing that I could probably get away with washing this also
(hey, I've got "allergy skin" - the fewer chemicals up against it
the better)...
-Liz
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