Dry cleaning can be a pain the butt, not to mention super expensive, especially if you’re wearing a lot of wool sweaters during the cold winter season. Thankfully, with a little time and effort, you can wash most of your “dry clean” or “dry clean only” clothing at home. Cotton, linens, and durable polyesters can be washed in the washing machine, so long as they are placed in a laundry mesh bag and set at the most gentle cycle using a mild detergent and cold water. Hang dry immediately and definitely do not place in the dryer. Don’t Miss: How to Eliminate Static Cling Without Using Dryer SheetsDon’t Miss: 6 Easy Recipes for Removing Nasty StainsWool, silk, and cotton material can be hand-washed using a mild detergent like this Woolite Delicates detergent. Be sure to dry clothing afterward by rolling garment between two layers of clean towels, then laying flat on a third clean towel afterward. Take note that some clothing materials should be dry-cleaned no matter what. This applies to…more