Dry Cleaning
Dry cleaning is expensive. You might even be able to get away with it if you’re a regular customer or work in the industry, but for everyone else who doesn’t live on the edge of fashion or need their clothes cleaned as frequently as they need them dry cleaned? It’s a problem! Luckily, there are plenty of alternatives that can save you hundreds of dollars on your dry cleaning bills while still getting your clothes clean.
Dryer Sheets
Dryer sheets are a great way to reduce static and lint buildup in your dryer. They also help to reduce the amount of time it takes for clothes to dry, so you can get more done during that time. If you’re looking for an inexpensive alternative to dry cleaning, try using this method instead!
Dryer sheets don’t have any special effects on fabrics, but they do have many other uses besides helping with dryers and washing machines. For example:
They’re great for removing pet hair from upholstery and carpets; just rub some on the affected areas after vacuuming or give them a quick wipe (make sure not too much gets on).
You can use them as an alternative cleaner for hardwood floors by spraying down one side with water first before rubbing vigorously over it with another piece of cloth dampened in the water again until there is no longer any visible residue left behind after wiping back onto itself repeatedly until there was nothing left behind at all (don’t forget about those crevices!).
Woolite
Woolite is a detergent that cleans clothes in the same way as other detergents. However, it’s safe for all types of fabrics and can even be used on delicate items like silk or lace.
One of Woolite’s main benefits is its environmentally friendly nature. The company uses plant-based ingredients to create its products, which means they don’t pollute the environment as much as traditional powders would do (and they’re biodegradable).
Woolite also works well for dry cleaning because it doesn’t leave any residue behind when you use it; instead, your clothes will come out clean without any stains or grime behind them!
Aspirin Powder
You can use aspirin powder as a dry cleaning alternative. It’s inexpensive, easy to find, and generally safe for any fabric.
To do this:
Add 1/2 cup of aspirin to the wash cycle. This will help remove stains and soil from your clothes while they’re in the washer or dryer.
Use a detergent that is free of dyes and perfumes (such as Borax). Using too much detergent can cause discoloration on colored fabrics; so if you have white clothing that needs cleaning, don’t use more than one cup of aspirin in your load—you could run into problems later on!
Rubbing Alcohol
If you’re looking to save money and avoid dry cleaning, rubbing alcohol can be a great alternative. It’s effective at removing stains and odors from clothing, as well as many other surfaces.
Rubbing alcohol can effectively remove oil-based stains like sebum (a natural oil produced by the skin) on cotton or wool fabrics; however, it may not work on oily stains caused by synthetic materials like polyester clothes or leather jackets/boots/shoes. If you want to try out this method without worrying about ruining your expensive clothing investment, we recommend using a mixture of half water and half rubbing alcohol instead of just straight rubbing alcohol alone.
Soda
If you’re looking for an alternative to dry cleaning, soda can help. The same chemicals found in regular laundry detergent are used in soda, so it works just like a natural fabric softener—and it’s also a great stain remover!
Soda can be used to clean your washing machine and remove rust stains from clothes.
Takeaway:
It’s easy to dismiss dry cleaning as an unnecessary luxury, but the truth is that a lot of people still use it. The reason for this is simple: dry cleaning does not kill all germs, so some can still cause damage after being put into a machine. If you’re worried about exposure to harmful chemicals and fumes, consider switching to an alternative method of cleaning your clothes instead of paying the high price tag associated with traditional dry-cleaning services.
Dry cleaning uses harsh solvents and industrial equipment that can damage fabrics when they come in contact with them—especially if they’re delicate or have been worn regularly over time. This isn’t just bad news for your favorite blouses and jeans; it also hurts our environment by contributing to air pollution and water contamination (the latter being especially important given how much rain falls every year).
Conclusion
Cleaning is a necessary task. You must take the time to do it right, but it can also be expensive if you don’t want to spend money on cleaning products. There are some great alternatives out there that will save you money without sacrificing quality or effectiveness. A few of these are listed above as well as in this blog post, so get out there and try one or more!
