In which I'm flogging a product

Something I don't do very often, but I am smitten, SMITTEN, I tell you. I've moaned before about the high cost of dry cleaning and not having any "green" dry cleaners in my town. (Thus the $60 Rowenta steamer from Target that was WELL worth the money.) After RWA, I had an entire shopping bag of things to take to the dry cleaners--two silk dresses--one with a heavily-beaded neckline, two cocktail dresses--one with a silver lace slip, the other with a thickly-sequinned neckline, a pashmina, a scarf, and an evening gown. I did the math, and at the rates my dry cleaner charges, it was easily over $100. Until I snagged a Dryel kit at Target and OH MY STARS. Seriously, I could not be happier. The process itself could not be simpler. Just fling the items into the big zippered Dryel bag, toss in the cleaning sheet, and bung it all in the dryer for 30 minutes. The dog could have done it. Now, one or two items will need a quick press of the iron and one or two could use a light steam, but I would have to do that anyway because the snugness of my closet tends to result in things getting a trifle creasy. But I'm not about to complain because for less than $10, I am in business. So go forth, good people, and see if Dryel will make you happy too. Share this

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I can vouch for the wonders

I can vouch for the wonders of Dryel. I don't think I've taken many things to the cleaners since I started using it a few years ago, aside from winter coats.

Anything I ought to dry clean

Anything I ought to dry clean (with the exception of my husband's wool suit jackets) I hand-wash and line dry. It's never gone wrong, and many of my fancy dresses and gowns look like new after 8-10 years. I use a environmentally friendly hand wash blend, and always use liquid fabric softener. Interestingly enough, my mother refurbishes wedding gowns for sale. She tends to leave them soaking in a big tub of oxyclean solution for 3-5 days, and then just rinses them with the garden hose. That takes care of EVERYTHING. Any manmade fabric blend will hold up to this just fine.

Dryel is fabulous. I have

Dryel is fabulous. I have tried all sorts of garments in that little bag and have always been happy-just set the timer and go read for 30 minutes-shake, hang, purr!(I know I COULD do something like clean or pay bills or weed....but I figure that if the dryer is working, then I can take the time off.)

I love the Pierces! They are

I love the Pierces! They are quirky and strange and so original. Thanks--and I'm so glad you're enjoying Jesca Hoop!

I have a music recommendation

I have a music recommendation for you. Not related to this post but scrolling back to find a post where you do discuss music seemed difficult and potentially tedious. I originally came across Jesca Hoop on the Blog-A-Go-Go (thank you for that recommendation) and if you like her you may very well also like the Pierces - here's a youtube link to one of their songs: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HsuJFOA0BKo&feature;=related

Dryel has been a staple in my

Dryel has been a staple in my laundry room for years. It is the best invention after the credit card and the internet.

I'm very happily on the Dryel

I'm very happily on the Dryel bandwagon as well. That stuff is miraculous.

I've "discovered" Dryel about

I've "discovered" Dryel about 6 months ago. Love it! I only used it on clothes that appear sturdier, but now that I know you can clean evening gowns with it safely, I am truly in business too. :-)