dry-clean
verb
dry-cleaned; dry-cleaning; dry-cleans
: to subject to dry cleaning
: to undergo dry cleaning
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Material: Acrylic, nylon, wool, spandex | Size: Unisex, one size | Care: Machine wash cold on gentle cycle or dry-clean
Gap’s ladylike design is ideal for anyone who wants a winter hat with a more feminine vibe.
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Alison Syrett Cleary, InStyle, 9 Jan. 2026
Jerry Pozniak is the owner of Jeeves New York, a luxury dry-cleaning company, as well as the author of The Laundry Book with his son, Zach.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 8 Jan. 2026
Some are hand-wash only, while others can be dry-clean only.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 29 Dec. 2025
Families can lower risks by avoiding products with PCE, choosing safer dry-cleaning methods, and improving ventilation at home.
—Liz Regalia, Parents, 27 Dec. 2025
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Alison Syrett Cleary, InStyle, 9 Jan. 2026
Jerry Pozniak is the owner of Jeeves New York, a luxury dry-cleaning company, as well as the author of The Laundry Book with his son, Zach.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 8 Jan. 2026
Some are hand-wash only, while others can be dry-clean only.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 29 Dec. 2025
Families can lower risks by avoiding products with PCE, choosing safer dry-cleaning methods, and improving ventilation at home.
—Liz Regalia, Parents, 27 Dec. 2025
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“Dry-clean.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dry-clean. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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