For stubborn stains and delicate fabrics, dry cleaning can be a lifesaver. But how does dry cleaning work exactly? Dry cleaning is a cleaning process that uses a liquid solvent instead of water and ...

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Electrical work. Pizza-making. Cutting your own bangs. Some things are better left to professionals to handle. After testing three at-home dry-cleaning kits, I’m adding dry cleaning to that list, too.

New York City stylist Liz Teich says that most items commonly dry cleaned don't need to be. Getty Images/iStockphoto If you’ve gotten into the habit of lugging your wool knits, cashmere cardigans and ...