https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 24 Apr 2026 17:09:20 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/can-you-wash-something-that-is-dry-clean-only#post-2549435 Mon, 16 May 2016 07:09:56 +0000 Mamaof2 2549435@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsMed: I washed it in a laundry bag and it dried it flat<br /> Turned out totally fine!<br /> A few wrinkles that I need to get out but not much! </p> [attach=4342/16/o79r4k.450x600.image.jpeg] https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/can-you-wash-something-that-is-dry-clean-only#post-2546531 Wed, 11 May 2016 14:47:47 +0000 PinkElephant 2546531@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I wash and hang dry similar silky (but not silk) shirts all the time. Like others, I use a laundry bag, primarily so it doesn't snag. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/can-you-wash-something-that-is-dry-clean-only#post-2546527 Wed, 11 May 2016 14:45:59 +0000 Mamaof2 2546527@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsMed: I will let you know </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/can-you-wash-something-that-is-dry-clean-only#post-2546514 Wed, 11 May 2016 14:35:04 +0000 MrsMed 2546514@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I also have this shirt in a couple of colors and it drives me NUTS that it's dry clean only. I hate that it's been to the cleaners, like, 4 times because i like to wear it. If this washes well, it would change my life. Please post on whether or not it works. I'm too afraid to try it because if it fails, I'll be out of my fave shirt. Good luck! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/can-you-wash-something-that-is-dry-clean-only#post-2546483 Wed, 11 May 2016 14:12:37 +0000 Mamaof2 2546483@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@T-Mom: good to know- thanks!</p> <p>@pwnstar: Thanks! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/can-you-wash-something-that-is-dry-clean-only#post-2546482 Wed, 11 May 2016 14:10:59 +0000 T-Mom 2546482@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mamaof2: I have a similar shirt, different brand, and I wash it in a laundry bag. I hang dry and it doesn't wrinkle, ever. Only reason I wash in a laundry bag is that a similar shirt I had developed a hole in the seam from washing. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/can-you-wash-something-that-is-dry-clean-only#post-2546464 Wed, 11 May 2016 14:01:02 +0000 pwnstar 2546464@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mamaof2: I would wash it (and then steam it)! I also like to use the dry-clean substitute Dryel (available at the grocery store) for other non-wash items that really shouldn't be washed (like lined skirts and whatnot). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/can-you-wash-something-that-is-dry-clean-only#post-2546455 Wed, 11 May 2016 13:56:59 +0000 catomd00 2546455@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I do all the time. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/can-you-wash-something-that-is-dry-clean-only#post-2546449 Wed, 11 May 2016 13:55:10 +0000 Mamaof2 2546449@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@honeybear: @looch: thanks! I will give it a try </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/can-you-wash-something-that-is-dry-clean-only#post-2546448 Wed, 11 May 2016 13:54:07 +0000 looch 2546448@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mamaof2: I wash polyester. Just this past week i had a dress that I put in the washing machine. I hung it to dry and then I pressed it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/can-you-wash-something-that-is-dry-clean-only#post-2546447 Wed, 11 May 2016 13:53:38 +0000 honeybear 2546447@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mamaof2: I'd probably take a chance and hand wash and hang that, but I agree, it looks like it's likely to wrinkle. If it wrinkles when you wear it or pack it, it'll wrinkle when you hang it up. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/can-you-wash-something-that-is-dry-clean-only#post-2546439 Wed, 11 May 2016 13:51:15 +0000 Mamaof2 2546439@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@looch: @pwnstar: so it IS ok to wash? I do have a steamer! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/can-you-wash-something-that-is-dry-clean-only#post-2546435 Wed, 11 May 2016 13:50:04 +0000 pwnstar 2546435@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@looch: I was going to say I wouldn't wash it unless you have a good steamer at home! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/can-you-wash-something-that-is-dry-clean-only#post-2546424 Wed, 11 May 2016 13:45:19 +0000 looch 2546424@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mamaof2: haha, it depends if you want to break it out...I think if you wash it, it's going to be very wrinkled. To iron it, you need a hot iron with a pressing cloth. The synthetic setting is useless. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/can-you-wash-something-that-is-dry-clean-only#post-2546422 Wed, 11 May 2016 13:43:02 +0000 Mamaof2 2546422@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@looch: I CAN iron but don't usually </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/can-you-wash-something-that-is-dry-clean-only#post-2546420 Wed, 11 May 2016 13:42:28 +0000 looch 2546420@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Do you iron? If you don't, I wouldn't wash it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/can-you-wash-something-that-is-dry-clean-only#post-2546417 Wed, 11 May 2016 13:41:51 +0000 Mamaof2 2546417@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@honeybear: its such a simple shirt!</p> <p><a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/lush-perfect-roll-tab-sleeve-tunic/4014220?origin=keywordsearch-personalizedsort&#038;fashioncolor=MOONLIGHT%20BLUE" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/lush-perfect-roll-tab-sleeve-tunic/4014220?origin=keywordsearch-personalizedsort&#038;fashioncolor=MOONLIGHT%20BLUE</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/can-you-wash-something-that-is-dry-clean-only#post-2546414 Wed, 11 May 2016 13:39:04 +0000 honeybear 2546414@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It's probably a matter of not retaining its shape if it's wrung or hung while wet. Does it have a lining? Or maybe decorations? Those both impact whether it can be washed. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/can-you-wash-something-that-is-dry-clean-only#post-2546403 Wed, 11 May 2016 13:33:55 +0000 Mamaof2 2546403@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Its polyester - not sure why it cant be washed? </p>