Q&A for How to Dry Clean

No. You should use a lint brush first to remove the dog and cat hair before you attempt to dry clean the articles of clothing.

You don't use liquid in dry cleaning, you take it to your local dry cleaners. Trust me. Being in the dry cleaning business for 30+ years, I do know a little. It's just really much better if you want to wear the garment again.

Most professional dry cleaners use a chemical called trichloroethylene, but it's regulated and hard to purchase, so your options are limited.

Call that dry cleaners immediately. My suspicion is that when they were spotting the garment, they failed to get all the chemical out.

Yes, you can. Put one or two jackets of similar fabrics in the dryer. Then, throw in one fabric softener sheet for each jacket in the dryer. (I also put a damp washcloth or white sock in with the jackets.) Check to make sure the lint trap is clean and set the dryer on medium for 30 minutes.

Yes, but be mindful to not overuse it, as excess concentration of detergent can make the treated parts fade and look patchy.

May want to research a bit on the steps you need to take to get rid of the problem before cleaning the clothes. Make sure to isolate the clothes first. Some online guides say to freeze garments effected. I wouldn’t do this on dry cleaning only clothes. You can try to vacuum the eggs off first, very carefully. With a problem like this, I would bag up the clothes and consult with a dry cleaner. Make sure to keep your items isolated and notify the dryer cleaners first as not to spread the eggs. If the eggs have hatched, it’s likely the moths have already done damage to the garment.

If you want to remove dust or dirt from a painted canvas or a framed picture, you can use a soft, dry brush or a slightly dampened cloth with water (no chemicals) to gently wipe the surface.