- Should linen fabric seat covers and sofa covers be dry-cleaned or washed?
Many linen textiles have a great shrinkage when they are washed in water for the first time. This first shrinkage is generally irreversible. Most regular manufacturers will pre-shrink the fabrics so that they will not shrink again after they are made into finished products. Due to the long-term use of car seat covers or sofa covers, they tend to accumulate a lot of water-based stains. Generally, water washing can restore their cleanliness and tidiness. However, if the washing label has indicated that dry cleaning is necessary, it is still advisable to follow the requirements of the label for dry cleaning.
- How to fix pile reversal on suede garments after wear?
Use steam to blow the back of the fabric and gently brush the pile on the front of the velvet surface with a soft-bristled brush. If the effect is not good, use textile softeners first and then operate again according to the above methods.
- Can viscose fibers marked as dry-cleaned only be washed with water
The viscose fibers belong to regenerated cellulose fibers. Their characteristics are easy shrinkage and easy wrinkling. No matter what time it is, washing it with water will cause shrinkage. As a result, the clothes made of viscose fibers are marked as dry-cleaned. Although the shrinkage after water washing can be moderately restored by ironing, it is hard to restore to the original conditions. Therefore, it is suggested to hand the clothes to the professional laundry shops for dry cleaning.
- How to avoid damaging the silk clothes when removing stains?
When removing the stains on silk clothes, the laundry shops must cautiously do a little test on the corner or on an inconspicuous place. The appropriate stain removal method can be chosen after people observe the conditions after testing. Using the ultrasonic wave to remove stains can avoid damaging the fabrics. When receiving silk clothes, the laundry shops should also remind customers that if the silk clothes accidentally get stains, people should not use a damp cloth to wipe stains because the wet friction will cause local fading. People should only use a clean wet wipe to gently press and temporarily absorb the stains, and send it to a laundry shop as soon as possible for professional cleaning.
- Why Do Woolen Fabrics Full?
Pure woolen fabrics are generally marked as dry-clean only and should not be washed. Washing the wool not only makes the wool shrink but also makes the wool fibers felt together and become thick, completely ruining its usability. The first reason for fabrics’ fulling is friction and rubbing. As a result, normal washing machines and washboards cannot be used for washing woollen sweaters. Even if people rub their hands together too much, it can cause the fabrics to full. The alkaline detergents, relatively high water temperature, and mechanical force stirring all cause damage to the woolen fabrics. The woolen fabrics can be dry-cleaned, but some water-soluble stains are hard to remove in this way.
Therefore, people can use wet cleaning machines to clean the woollen clothes. The matched wet cleaning detergents can protect the fabric fibers and reduce friction. In addition, wet cleaning washing machines can precisely control the spin speed, on-off ratio, and water temperature. It provides a safer care method for wool products.
