Amazon.com Customer Reviews
Neat idea and it works! - Review written on June 03, 2008
Rating: 4 out of 5
6 customers found this review helpful.
I use these cleaning sheets ALL the time and they're great! They don't handle everything (suits needing pressing, special clothing such as coats or other items which really do need an occasional dry cleaning) BUT for daily clothing you wear regularly and want cleaned or freshened but wish to avoid shrinking, fading, or loss of sizing (all those darling cotton summer dresses and skirts, delicates in silk or linen, black jeans, nice tech clothing, mens' dressy shirts, etc.) - - this can't be beat.
Dry Cleaner's Secret is also extremely easy to use. No putting stuff in bags. Just place 7 or 8 clothing items directly in the dryer and throw in one sheet. Twenty minutes later, your clothes are fresh and clean. No ironing, just hang 'em up or fold - they come out pretty neat. (You can iron if you're into that sort of thing. I hate to iron!)
Beware: once a stain is "set", this product can't work miracles, so always take care of a stain immediately. While the directions say you can apply a moist Dry Cleaning sheet directly to a stain to lift it out before throwing an item in the dryer to dry clean, I've not had the best of luck with more difficult stains using that method.
SO, I wholeheartedly recommend one other product, which I guarantee you won't regret. It's the Tide Bleach Pen. I keep one in my makeup bag at all times. It's saved my clothing more times than I can count. Just apply immediately after stains occur, and most will lift right out of the cloth before your eyes, and fast. Works on colors or light/white clothing. I've successfully removed ink, grass, wine, and food stains.
I love it when I find products which actually make my life easier!
it actually works... - Review written on June 02, 2008
Rating: 5 out of 5
3 customers found this review helpful.
Been using this product for the last year or so- Works great. Most of the Wally World's stopped selling it; so I tried Dryel both with and without the bag: it wasn't nearly as effective or user friendly. Amazon had a great price for the larger box, and great quick shipping. The manufacturer is truthful: If you regularly get your "dry clean only" clothes professionally cleaned, dry cleaner's secret works great in between those regular cleanings. Going to the cleaners becomes one less thing to use precious gas on.
As a musician, I typically dry cleaned my tuxedos and stage clothes every single week. Besides the obvious cost, I was getting a little concerned about the long term exposure to PERC; I've been doing this for 20 some years now. With this product I'm able to get a lot more mileage out of the initial wearing. In addition to regular domestic travel, it's been absolutely great for travel abroad where dry cleaning isn't quite as bountiful or convenient. It's often much easier to find a Laundromat (or hotel) with a dryer that's open and close by, rather than a dry cleaner. Ideal for when you're only in one place for less than 24hrs!
Using the cloth as spot remover works well on light stains, but I wouldn't try it for ketchup or red wine. I have several black silk shirts which are prone to perspiration stains. (no matter how cool the room, stage lights are always broiling)- this product works great for removal and cleaning. The scent (to my guy nose) is not overpowering or "girly"- and it does indeed leave the clothes feeling and smelling clean. I work with a brutally ruthless bunch that would let me know if I smelled funky; no complaints so far!
Remember, this won't "press" your clothes, so if you've got an airline inflicted wrinkled mess you'll probably still need the real thing. Here's a tip: Most dry cleaners offer "press only" service which is cheaper (and arguably safer for you and your garment). Great if the item is basically clean, but needs to look really crisp. That being said, I've been pleased that dry cleaners secret does freshen up the look, especially for darker garments.
Dry cleaning made easy! - Review written on January 20, 2008
Rating: 5 out of 5
3 customers found this review helpful, 1 did not.
Instead of scheduling trips to the cleaners, remembering to pick clothes up on time and dealing with plastic bags, metal clamps and a chemical smell that seems to stay in clothes, I simply throw my items in the dryer, toss in a Dry Cleaner's Secret sheet, and click the dryer on. The results? Fresh, clean woolens and silks in 20 minutes, money saved, and practically instant results. My trips to the cleaner's are a thing of the past.