Comments on: If You Must Dryclean….

By: Cindy

Cindy — Fri, 14 Sep 2007 20:19:52 +0000

My dry cleaner takes back hangers and plastic bags but I found out they only reuse the hangers and just throw the plastic away. I’ll have to try your tip of tying off the bags and use it for light trash.

By: Christopher

Christopher — Wed, 05 Sep 2007 15:27:30 +0000

Most dry cleaners will take back the hangers and bags and use them again. Next time you’re there, ask them if they’re interested.

By: Miranda

Miranda — Tue, 04 Sep 2007 19:23:05 +0000

A little additional info:

A number of garments that say ‘dry clean only’ can be hand washed in cold water with nontoxic soap and do just fine! Some linen for example.

Many cleaners put out banners saying they are “organic” but are NOT — they are simply using the somewhat less toxic versions of petroleum solvents. So it’s important to ask the store what process they are using. See my blog entry on this:
http://green-gazette.blogspot......chive.html

By: ann benoit

ann benoit — Tue, 04 Sep 2007 18:28:00 +0000

I like using those bags to keep my bike seat dry when i leave it outside too- they’re big enough to tie into a sizeable knot!

By: Ron Askotzky

Ron Askotzky — Mon, 03 Sep 2007 21:02:57 +0000

I enjoyed your blog and your ideas for conserving dry cleaner packaging! Please check out the articles on our website – you’ll enjoy them!