However, when it comes to the “dry clean only” label, the company says, “Most clothing manufacturers put [it] when a normal wash at home would be just fine.” Watch out for the word "only ...

In response to a reader who has noticed more and more dry-clean-only labels on clothing, our critic explains why they are ...

Fear not! Many pricey, delicate textiles are actually better off being cleaned at home in the washing machine or the sink—even if the label reads “dry-clean only.” And doing so not only ...

"Generally, [for dry-cleanable garments] it's either a hand wash or a gentle machine wash cycle and the key with that is ...