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Much like its name suggests, dry-cleaning is a solvent-based cleaning that does not use water. Water causes natural fibers to swell during washing and shrink once dried. The solvent, on the other hand ...

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 ...

What is dry cleaning? First off, it's not "dry." Dry cleaners launder too-delicate-to-wash items by saturating soiled clothing with chemical solvents that literally dissolve stains and odors. (Washing ...