kenmore1978
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Has anybody ever tried this? Does it work?
Dryel
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askomiele
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Nothing as good as water and soap. For handwashables just do handwash or use a handwash cycle. And when I go shopping I never buy anything that is not washable in water. So from my point of view dryel is a waste of money.
I've tried this once but it was not very good. It's only a refreshing.
I've tried this once but it was not very good. It's only a refreshing.
veg-o-matic
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It's good for sportcoats and stuff that need freshening but not actual cleaning. The spot remover that comes with it is pretty good.
Gotta admit I'm not crazy about the smell, though. I end up airing stuff out after the Dryel treatment.
veg
Gotta admit I'm not crazy about the smell, though. I end up airing stuff out after the Dryel treatment.
veg
Vile, vile, vile over powering scent which takes ages to "air out" of laundry if ever. Dryel really won't "dry clean" seriously filthy items, but in a pinch better than nothing for freshing up a wool jacket or pair of slacks. More likely than not one will need to touch up press the item afterwards.
Bought one kit to do a pair of wool slacks on a Saturday when all dry cleaners were either closing or closed, that I needed for a Sunday. Used according to directions, the results were "ok", but the slacks were not too dirty to start with, and it took ages to air the scent out.
IIRC the only "cleaning" part of Dryel and it's cousins is the liquid one applies to spots/soiled areas. The sponge one puts into the plastic bag along with the item (then all into the dryer) provides some moisture and lots of scent to "freshen" dirty items. In no way does the process compare with true dry cleaning where items are immersed in a solution. One probably could achive similar results by hanging a wool garment in a bathroom over a tub filled with hot water and some white vinegar.
Launderess
Bought one kit to do a pair of wool slacks on a Saturday when all dry cleaners were either closing or closed, that I needed for a Sunday. Used according to directions, the results were "ok", but the slacks were not too dirty to start with, and it took ages to air the scent out.
IIRC the only "cleaning" part of Dryel and it's cousins is the liquid one applies to spots/soiled areas. The sponge one puts into the plastic bag along with the item (then all into the dryer) provides some moisture and lots of scent to "freshen" dirty items. In no way does the process compare with true dry cleaning where items are immersed in a solution. One probably could achive similar results by hanging a wool garment in a bathroom over a tub filled with hot water and some white vinegar.
Launderess
veg-o-matic
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Whirlpool Clothes Freshener
Has anyone seen one of these in person? I keep running across them in the Beast Buy ads. Seems to be kind of a big hanging plastic garment bag that creates steam inside?
Interesting concept, but at a couple hundred bucks, I think I'll pass.
veg (the cheapskate)
Has anyone seen one of these in person? I keep running across them in the Beast Buy ads. Seems to be kind of a big hanging plastic garment bag that creates steam inside?
Interesting concept, but at a couple hundred bucks, I think I'll pass.
veg (the cheapskate)
Nothing more than a variation of hanging one's items in a moist enclosed room.
Dry cleaners and laundries have huge "moisture cabinets" which are basically large closets with steam and perhaps other chemicals added to freshen laundry. Guess they are the idea for the Whirlpool units. Since have two steamers (a Jiffy and Rowenta portable), don't see the need for anyting else.
Launderess
Dry cleaners and laundries have huge "moisture cabinets" which are basically large closets with steam and perhaps other chemicals added to freshen laundry. Guess they are the idea for the Whirlpool units. Since have two steamers (a Jiffy and Rowenta portable), don't see the need for anyting else.
Launderess
I've used Dryel as well to freshen a suit. Ok I smoke, so I'll TRY to make the clothes smell a bit better. BUT, I've found I get the same results tossing the suit in my dryer with a Downey sheet, a damp lint free cloth and on low heat for about 15 minutes. It's a lot cheaper.
