posted on November 4, 2000 06:29:30 PM new
I just discovered Dryel. For those of you who haven't heard of it, it's a product you can buy to do your dry-cleanable clothes at home. I bought some recently and wanted to share with you guys.
Well, the results were mediocre as far as the actual dry cleaning process went. I didn't feel that the clothes came out as nicely as they do when I actually take my clothes to the cleaners, although it is less expensive to buy Dryel than it is to take the clothes to the dry cleaner's. Also, it is certainly good to have around in case you remember at 2:30 a.m. that you needed something to wear by 8:30 the next day.
The thing that I'm SO EXCITED ABOUT and just absolutely had to tell you guys about is the stain remover that comes with the Dryel.
I used the stain remover this morning to clean up some doll clothes that I bought online. The doll clothes were absolutely filthy- stained, crusty dirty yucky. I put them in a container with a hefty amount of laundry detergent, and that got the cleaning up process started, but they still looked a mess even after that. I was honestly going to throw the junk away & then I remembered that stain remover that came with the Dryel. It worked WONDERS!!! It was fast, too! I saw results pretty immediately. I was a happy camper then! It's supposed to be safe for use on all dry cleanable fabrics. Just wanted to let you guys know in case someone else runs into the same thing; maybe it would do the trick for you.
posted on November 5, 2000 10:16:39 AM new
I'm curious: when you used this product did you notice any discernable odor from your dryer? I have hesitated to use these home drycleaners because I have chemical allergies and am afraid I will fill my house with some fumes I cannot afford to breathe. If you noticed any odor at all then it will probably be too much for me.
posted on November 5, 2000 05:01:02 PM new
Ok, I'll jump in here. Dryel has the best stain remover, but I find Custom Cleaner does a better job in the dryer. I buy the Dryel starter kit and then use the Custom Cleaner refills.
The Dryel stain remover will leave a water spot on silk or wool, so make sure you do test on a hidden area before you use it. If it does leave a water spot, there are instructions on how to get them out. I find if you can rinse the item in cool water, that will get the spot out.
MrsTee,
You will find that they will have enough scent to be bad for your sensitivity to chemicals. Dryel has less scent than Custom Cleaner. You will find they do not fill your home with fumes bad to breathe or even a scent, but you will get a nice facefull when you open the bag up. I have had one customer request I don't use it on her item as she is allergic. (I clean my auction clothing with it if the clothing needs cleaning.)
posted on November 6, 2000 10:43:52 PM new
I love the stuff!!
Can't tell you how many items I ruined buy trying to remove spots or stains myself before I found dryel.
Also great for smokey smelling garments. I bought a long leather coat off an auction and when it arrived, the box was left outside my door and I could smell cig. smoke when I picked up the box. You can imagine the smell of the coat. Off topic but, nothing pisses me off more then sellers who do not mention they will be selling you smoke infested items.
Anyway, I hung the coat outside for 2 days and it still smelled like smoke. So I decided to throw the coat in the dryer with a sheet of dryel. I know you probably should not put leather coats in the dryer but I am broke and didn't want to pay a drycleaner, besides cows seem to do okay with extreme temps right?
Well it worked like a charm! I highly recommend this stuff.
posted on November 6, 2000 11:04:26 PM new
cmbtboots- I couldn't agree more, I hate smoky things too, and sellers don't ever mention it in the ad. I always try to put through an email asking about it, especially if the item in question is a toy. Smoky toys particularly disgust me- I get really upset thinking about kids' poor tiny little pink lungs getting polluted...
Mrs.. Tee, I don't think dryel itself is for you. It does have a distinctive odor that is a bit overwhelming, and I don't even have a sensitive nose, let alone allergies. However, the stain remover that comes with dryel is odor free as far as I can remember.
goingfishing- thanks immensely for the tip about Custom Cleaner. I HAVE TO try it now! I'm very excited!
posted on November 7, 2000 06:07:56 AM new
For washables as well as walls and all kinds of nasty stains, there is a product called Soilove. Boy is it great! Wow!
You can get it on the west coast in grocery stores, the rest of us have to order from the factory, but it is worth it.
It is mentioned several places on the web for use on old linens and clothings for cleaning tough stains.
posted on November 14, 2000 08:52:04 PM new
Thanks, everyone, for the info on the chemical odors. If any of you think it has any odor at all, I had better avoid the stuff. I get sick from paint that has been dry for two weeks.
It was *very* helpful to hear from people who have actually used these products.
