{"id":4938,"date":"2020-04-27T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-04-27T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/?p=4938"},"modified":"2025-10-14T08:08:43","modified_gmt":"2025-10-14T07:08:43","slug":"dry-cleaning-myths-debunked","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/dry-cleaning-myths-debunked\/","title":{"rendered":"Dry cleaning myths debunked"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"910\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Dry-cleaning.jpg?resize=910%2C512&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4943\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Dry-cleaning.jpg?w=910&amp;ssl=1 910w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Dry-cleaning.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Dry-cleaning.jpg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Dry-cleaning.jpg?resize=291%2C164&amp;ssl=1 291w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 910px) 100vw, 910px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are a lot of dry cleaning myths. Here are 10 of them, debunked. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Dry cleaning is dry\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dry cleaning makes clothes smell bad\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dry cleaning is expensive\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Club soda can remove stains just as well as dry cleaning<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Excessive dry cleaning wears out clothing<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>It\u2019s fine to store clothes in plastic dry cleaning bags<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dry cleaning a suit will leave it shiny\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dry cleaning helps clothes stay intact<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Always adhere to \u2018Dry Clean Only\u2019 labels<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>There\u2019s no need to dry clean a wedding dress<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-cyan-bluish-gray-color has-text-color\"><strong>Dry cleaning is dry&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Despite the name, dry cleaning doesn\u2019t actually mean that your clothes are cleaned whilst dry. Dry cleaning is called as such because water isn\u2019t used in the process. Instead of water, a chemical solvent, with a lower viscosity than water, is used because of its effectiveness at removing grease-based stains whilst minimally disturbing the fibres on clothing.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1279\" height=\"719\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/blog.laundryheap.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/dry.jpg?fit=611%2C344&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4944\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/dry.jpg?w=1279&amp;ssl=1 1279w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/dry.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/dry.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/dry.jpg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/dry.jpg?resize=292%2C164&amp;ssl=1 292w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1279px) 100vw, 1279px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-cyan-bluish-gray-color has-text-color\">Dry cleaning makes clothes smell bad&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your clothes are coming back from the dry cleaners smelling strongly of chemicals, it\u2019s time to source a new launderette. The smell is a result of the solvent that replaces the water in the cleaning process not being left long enough to be completely removed. In addition, if your clothes have a lingering bad odour, it comes as a result of the launderette not using clean solvent. That means soil, sweat and anything else trapped in the fibres of your clothing is being redeposited rather than cleaned off. A good dry cleaner will always use clean solvent and know the appropriate time to leave the solvent in for in order to produce high-quality, clean clothing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"909\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/t-shirt.jpg?resize=909%2C512&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4946\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/t-shirt.jpg?w=909&amp;ssl=1 909w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/t-shirt.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/t-shirt.jpg?resize=768%2C433&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/t-shirt.jpg?resize=291%2C164&amp;ssl=1 291w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 909px) 100vw, 909px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-cyan-bluish-gray-color has-text-color\">Dry cleaning is expensive<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are consistently dry cleaning your clothes than the cost can begin adding up. If you are only dry cleaning the essentials, such as delicate items of clothing, or you build up a substantial amount of clothing, then dry cleaning is the most sensible option. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1918\" height=\"1079\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.laundryheap.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/money.jpg?fit=611%2C344&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4947\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/money.jpg?w=1918&amp;ssl=1 1918w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/money.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/money.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/money.jpg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/money.jpg?resize=1536%2C864&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/money.jpg?resize=292%2C164&amp;ssl=1 292w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1290px) 100vw, 1290px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image by <a href=\"https:\/\/pixabay.com\/users\/moneycortex-395756\/?utm_source=link-attribution&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=image&amp;utm_content=1680568\">moneycortex<\/a> from <a href=\"https:\/\/pixabay.com\/?utm_source=link-attribution&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=image&amp;utm_content=1680568\">Pixabay<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-cyan-bluish-gray-color has-text-color\">Club soda can remove stains just as well as dry cleaning<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Despite the speculation that club soda can remove stains from clothes, it can actually end up doing more damage than good. Rather than using club soda, dab the stain immediately with a white napkin. For the best result, take your stained clothing to a dry cleaners and inform them of the stain and what has caused it. That way, they can ensure the best treatment is used and the stain is more likely to be successfully removed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1143\" height=\"643\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/blog.laundryheap.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/stain.jpg?fit=611%2C344&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4949\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/stain.jpg?w=1143&amp;ssl=1 1143w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/stain.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/stain.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/stain.jpg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/stain.jpg?resize=292%2C164&amp;ssl=1 292w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1143px) 100vw, 1143px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-cyan-bluish-gray-color has-text-color\">Excessive dry cleaning wears out clothing<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Continuously washing clothing will eventually wear out the colours and fibres of the item regardless of whether you use a dry cleaning service. Contrary to popular belief, dry cleaning your clothing will preserve your clothes for longer than using a regular wash. This is because dry cleaning solvent is lighter than water, and therefore travels through fabric in a much more delicate manner.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"591\" height=\"332\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/dry-cleaners.jpg?resize=591%2C332&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4951\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/dry-cleaners.jpg?w=591&amp;ssl=1 591w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/dry-cleaners.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/dry-cleaners.jpg?resize=292%2C164&amp;ssl=1 292w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 591px) 100vw, 591px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-cyan-bluish-gray-color has-text-color\">It\u2019s fine to store clothes in plastic dry cleaning bags&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many people leave their clothing in the plastic bags that their dry cleaning comes in. This is very bad for your clothing. The reason that plastic bags are used for your dry cleaning is to prevent your clothes from being dirtied post-laundering. As soon as you get your clothing home, it is recommended to immediately take your items out of the plastic to allow your clothes to breathe. Leaving your clothes in the plastic bags could trap humidity and allow stains to oxidise and make the clothes harder to clean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1279\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.laundryheap.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/plastic.jpg?fit=611%2C344&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4952\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/plastic.jpg?w=1279&amp;ssl=1 1279w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/plastic.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/plastic.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/plastic.jpg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/plastic.jpg?resize=291%2C164&amp;ssl=1 291w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1279px) 100vw, 1279px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-cyan-bluish-gray-color has-text-color\">Dry cleaning a suit will leave it shiny<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.laundryheap.com\/blog\/the-right-way-to-care-for-your-suit\/\">suit <\/a>is looking shiny it is not a result of getting it dry-cleaned. The shininess of a suit comes from the fiction of wearing it day after day. That being said, if your dry cleaner is not sufficient at pressing suits you may notice some marks left behind.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"5615\" height=\"3159\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/blog.laundryheap.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/suit.jpg?fit=611%2C344&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4954\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/suit.jpg?w=5615&amp;ssl=1 5615w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/suit.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/suit.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/suit.jpg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/suit.jpg?resize=1536%2C864&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/suit.jpg?resize=2048%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/suit.jpg?resize=292%2C164&amp;ssl=1 292w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/suit.jpg?w=2580&amp;ssl=1 2580w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/suit.jpg?w=3870&amp;ssl=1 3870w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1290px) 100vw, 1290px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/124247024@N07\/\">Flazingo Photos<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-cyan-bluish-gray-color has-text-color\">Dry cleaning helps clothes stay intact<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As previously mentioned, because of the lack of water used, dry cleaning is gentler on your clothing. This is not to necessarily say that all of your clothing needs to be dry cleaned to help them stay intact. We recommend that you always read the care label on your clothing. There are some items that are labelled \u201cdo not dry clean\u201d because they have a protective layer coating the fabric. If these items are dry cleaned your clothing will not stay intact for long.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1199\" height=\"674\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/blog.laundryheap.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/1200px-Cryptic_clothing_label.jpg?fit=611%2C344&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4956\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/1200px-Cryptic_clothing_label.jpg?w=1199&amp;ssl=1 1199w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/1200px-Cryptic_clothing_label.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/1200px-Cryptic_clothing_label.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/1200px-Cryptic_clothing_label.jpg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/1200px-Cryptic_clothing_label.jpg?resize=292%2C164&amp;ssl=1 292w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1199px) 100vw, 1199px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-cyan-bluish-gray-color has-text-color\">Always adhere to \u201cdry clean only\u201d labels<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp;Care labels on clothing must be looked at so that you know how best to look after your clothing. More delicate fabrics, such as cashmere, will most likely come with a \u201cdry clean only\u201d label. It is always advisable to have delicate items of clothing dry-cleaned to avoid damage to the material, however, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.laundryheap.com\/blog\/how-to-hand-wash-clothes\/\">hand washing<\/a> these items can sometimes work just as well. If you are hand-washing any delicate items remember to ALWAYS air dry your clothing to avoid damage to the fabric.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"727\" height=\"410\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/clothes-line-wash-clothes-laundry-dry-preview.jpg?resize=727%2C410&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4958\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/clothes-line-wash-clothes-laundry-dry-preview.jpg?w=727&amp;ssl=1 727w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/clothes-line-wash-clothes-laundry-dry-preview.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/clothes-line-wash-clothes-laundry-dry-preview.jpg?resize=291%2C164&amp;ssl=1 291w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 727px) 100vw, 727px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-cyan-bluish-gray-color has-text-color\">There\u2019s no need to dry clean your wedding dress&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For many people, their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.laundryheap.com\/blog\/5-ways-to-preserve-your-wedding-dress\/\">wedding dress <\/a>will be worn on their wedding day and never again. If there are no visible stains on the dress, you may not see any reason to get it dry cleaned. Regardless of whether you can visibly see any stains, you should ALWAYS get your wedding dress dry cleaned. There will be sweat, deodorant and body oil stains on your dress from wearing it all day. Over time, these stains will turn a yellowish colour that will completely ruin your dress. Having your special dress dry cleaned will prevent this from happening so should you, or anyone else, wish to wear it again it will be just like new.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"674\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.laundryheap.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/wedding-dress.jpg?fit=611%2C343&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4960\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/wedding-dress.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/wedding-dress.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/wedding-dress.jpg?resize=1024%2C575&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/wedding-dress.jpg?resize=768%2C431&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/wedding-dress.jpg?resize=292%2C164&amp;ssl=1 292w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.laundryheap.co.uk\/?country=GB&amp;redirect_msg=true\">Laundryheap <\/a>is open for ALL of your dry cleaning needs. Simply head to our website or download the app to book your slot. We offer a hot wash service and contactless delivery.\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There are a lot of dry cleaning myths. Here are 10 of them, debunked. Dry cleaning is dry&nbsp; Despite the name, dry cleaning doesn\u2019t actually mean that your clothes are cleaned whilst dry. Dry cleaning is called as such because water isn\u2019t used in the process. 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