While some items will always need professional attention, many fabrics can be cleaned and freshened at home. The truth is, dry cleaning is not dry—the clothes get wet, but with a cleaning and ...

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 home remedies to ...

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 See more of ...

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 ...