Clothing manufacturers often err on the side of caution when writing care label instructions. Still, many dry-cleaned items are safe to hand-wash at home, except for certain items such as wedding ...

We don’t always have the answers, but we have some people on speed dial who do — which is why we present to you our series, FYI, where we have experts explain topics like how often should you wash ...

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 ...

Is your garment really "dry clean only" and other common myths debunked. March 6, 2014— -- intro: While a trip to the dry cleaners is a common experience for many, there are secrets we probably ...

New York City stylist Liz Teich says that most items commonly dry cleaned don't need to be. Getty Images/iStockphoto If you’ve gotten into the habit of lugging your wool knits, cashmere cardigans and ...

The search for a clean alternative to a common toxic solvent used in dry cleaning is proving elusive. Perchloroethylene, a nonflammable, colorless liquid with a sharp, sweet odor, has been used for a ...

The Environmental Protection Agency announced a ban on toxic chemical solvents PCE and TCE which are commonly used in dry cleaning earlier this month. The chemicals are known to cause environmental ...