However, she warned, do not wring the sweater — roll it in a towel ... it’s “easier” to slap a “dry clean only” tag onto an item. However, fabrics like polyester, cotton, viscose ...

If the dust or dirt present becomes wet, it could act as a dye and penetrate and stain the fabric. It can then become impossible to remove. Dry cleaning has a drying effect on textile fibers and puts ...