Today's Tip: Don't Get Taken to the Cleaners

Dry cleaning can be harsh on fabric. Your clothes are an investment; you want to preserve them. Dry clean infrequently. If stains are not an issue, and wrinkles are, take the garment and have it steam-pressed, or better yet, hang it up in the bathroom, blast a hot shower, and close the door for ten minutes. If wearing a silk blouse/shirt wear a cotton scarf, or ascot at the neck to prevent collar grime, ladies wear underarm shields to keep perspiration stains/odor away. Some fabrics that say dry clean only can be hand/machined washed or spotted, and hung to dry.