I try to only launder my suits once per year.
Dry clean suit in dryer.
The fabric odor eliminator will help remove strong.
Never use the dryer.
Don t mix heavy woolen sweaters with lightweight silk.
These little squares of material are infused with similar chemicals to those used down at the dry cleaners.
Group similar fabric weights and colors together in the dryer bag.
I don t use a mesh laundry bag but one would be needed for a front load machine.
Button and zip garments before cleaning to help them hold their shape.
Check with a dry cleaner before doing this if the suit is a dry clean only garment.
This can be risky if it is a dry clean only garment but for any other type of suit you can toss it into the dryer on a low setting and the wrinkles will fall out in about five minutes.
Used with a standard dryer the kits cost less than having the work done by professionals.
Here s how they work.
Lay each wet garment on a towel.
But you can use a wet towel as a pressing cloth to iron and press anything back into shape which is super.
Then put your clothes and the damp pad with cleaning solution also included in the dryer where the heat steams them.
Dry clean only clothing should be treated as gently as possible which means you should be careful not to stretch or wring your garments during the washing and drying process.
If you run out of or misplace the absorbent pads used for spot treating use white paper towels.
If you really want to get some extra use out of your dryer you may be able to toss in your suit jacket along with a commercially available dry cleaning sheet.
Unroll the wet towel and move the garment to a dry towel.
First spot treat your clothing with the included pre treater.
Toss it in the dryer.
Another great stain remover for when you dry clean at home is baking soda.
Apply it to the stain and let it sit.
Roll up the towel with the clothing inside pressing gently to remove water.
I refuse to take my suits to a dry cleaner.
How to dry clean in a steam dryer step 1.
Begin the steam cycle on the steam dryer.
Mix four tablespoons of baking soda and a quarter cup of warm water to make a paste.
Place like colored dry clean only garments in the steam dryer.
The only challenge is that some suits are made with water soluble fusing.