How Often Should You Dry Clean Your Clothes?
Have you been hesitant to dry clean your clothes because you are concerned about its environmental impact? And you still remember the smell your garments always had when you picked them up from the dry cleaner? Fortunately, dry cleaning services, and the industry, are embracing sustainable practices. Do you know what your impact on the environment is when you wash clothes at home?
10% - The amount you reduce your carbon footprint by using cold water
67% - The percentage air-drying clothes reduce your climate impact
75% - Your laundry’s total carbon footprint when you machine dry clothes.
How Often Should I Dry Clean My Clothes?
How often should I dry clean? If you have been wondering, we have some answers for you. According to the American Cleaning Institute (ACI), home to the U.S. Cleaning Products Industry®, you can wear suits 3- 4 times if they are made from wool and 4-5 times if made from synthetic fabrics before dry cleaning. However, your lifestyle and environment might require you to take the suits for dry cleaning more often. Our humid environment means you will be using Florida dry cleaners more. Smog, smelly environments, and smoky bars also require people to take their clothing for dry cleaning more regularly.
If you wear silk dresses or shirts, clean them after every wear as they are prone to discoloration. Did someone spill red wine on your suit at a work event? It should be taken for professional dry cleaning as soon as possible to prevent the stains from setting, extending your suit’s use.
Did you know we embraced sustainability several years ago at Hometown Cleaners, FL? We redesigned and implemented new systems to use less energy and generate less waste. Our state-of-the-art dry cleaning and washing machines use only hypoallergenic, biodegradable, organic solvents and detergents. It makes it easier on your skin, garments, and the environment. The products we use are deemed non-toxic and non-hazardous by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA). And the smell you remember from earlier dry cleaning methods? Our products leave no residue or odor on your cleaned items.
How Often Should I Wash My Clothes?
How often should I wash clothes? Another great question to which the American Cleaning Institute has answers.
Wash pajamas after 3–4 wears; if you shower before bed they will last longer.
Underwear and socks should be washed after every wear.
You can wear bras 2-3 times before washing, but they should get a rest in between wearing to give the elastic time to regain its shape.
T-shirts, camisoles, and tank tops must be washed every time you wear them.
Wash leggings and tights after every wear to get rid of baggy knees.
Bathing suits should be washed after every wear, even if you only rinse them in clean water.
Dress shirts and khakis can be worn several times unless you wear them outside in a hot and humid climate, or if they are visibly stained or dirty.
Are you wondering about your jeans? The oldest jean brand in the world, Levi Strauss & Co., known to the general denim-wearing public as Levi, provides some guidance. They suggest you wash your denim inside out in cold water after wearing them 10 times, if you can last that long, and hang them out to dry. Wash white jeans with other white items. What should you do with your new jeans? Wash them alone the first time to prevent the bleeding dye from affecting your other clothes.
If you don’t have the time or inclination to do laundry, we will do it for you at Hometown Cleaners. We offer wash and fold, and professional shirt laundry services.
Do I Need a Professional Dry Cleaner?
What does the care label on your clothing say? If it states, “dry clean only”, you want to take the items to someone offering professional dry cleaning in Florida. Dry-cleanable items, whether a tuxedo, cocktail gown or cashmere cardigan, deserve the attention of a professional service provider that understands the materials and has the knowledge to remove stains when required.
Hometown Cleaners has been in business since 1960 and have always believed in friendly service and quality work. You will find us at nine convenient locations along the Treasure Coast and the Jupiter/Juno Beach area. We are always happy when you choose Hometown Cleaners as your dry clean service provider. Contact us today.
