How to Use dry-clean in a Sentence

dry-clean

verb

• No amount of frozen lima beans could have paid those dry-cleaning bills.
  — Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 29 Apr. 2025
• All boxes ship free, and your clothes arrive dry-cleaned and ready to wear.
  — Stacey Nguyen, Peoplemag, 30 Mar. 2023
• Some comforters may be washed and dried; others may need to be dry-cleaned.
  — Maria V. Charbonneaux, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 June 2023
• In that case, don’t stuff the machine—dry-clean or steam clean instead.
  — Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Feb. 2026
• If the care tag on an area rug says dry-clean only, don't use the steam cleaner.
  — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 10 May 2025
• Some are hand-wash only, while others can be dry-clean only.
  — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 29 Dec. 2025
• Just imagine having to dry-clean the same cape for decades, since the film is set in the present.
  — Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 22 Mar. 2023
• The actual dry-cleaning process takes about one to one and one-half hours.
  — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 2024
• This is possibly due to greater use of dry-cleaning services.
  — Liz Regalia, Parents, 27 Dec. 2025
• For care, the brand recommends hand-washing or dry-cleaning the sweater.
  — Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 19 Oct. 2023
• Curtains made of tapestry, velvet, or silk should be dry-cleaned.
  — Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 July 2024
• However, some must be dry-cleaned, hand-washed, or spot treated only.
  — Erica Reagle, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Apr. 2023
• Always be sure to refer to the tag on your comforter, as many down comforters are dry-clean only.
  — Sharon Brandwein, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2024
• Almost all wool coats are dry-clean-recommended.
  — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 14 Jan. 2026
• Some dry-clean-only items can also be hand-washed, but use proper discretion.
  — Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 17 Jan. 2026
• To prevent holes from pest damage, always wash or dry-clean clothes before long-term storage.
  — Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 May 2026
• Unlike many other options that need to be dry-cleaned, these are machine washable.
  — Cheryl Wagemann, InStyle, 25 July 2026
• Typically, fabrics like leather, velvet, lace, and suede need to be dry-cleaned rather than hand-washed.
  — Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 19 Dec. 2025
• Engineers have devised a new way for astronauts to dry-clean their dirty laundry.
  — Rahul Rao, Space.com, 19 Aug. 2026
• For extra protection, cover each of your pieces with a plastic dry-cleaning bag.
  — Austa Somvichian-Clausen, Travel + Leisure, 12 May 2023
• Because it’s made from cashmere, this jacket needs to be hand-washed or dry-cleaned to maintain its quality.
  — Anne Taylor, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2025
• That can be handy, since heavier blankets like these are often harder to clean (and in some cases, can only be dry-cleaned).
  — Kathleen Felton, SELF, 19 Nov. 2024
• Also, any sized dry-clean-only rugs should only be cleaned by a dry cleaning professional.
  — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2025
• But Take Note These curtains are sold as single panels and are dry-clean only.
  — Laura Lu, Ms, Parents, 10 Sep. 2024
• Workers in dry-cleaning facilities may face the highest risk.
  — Liz Regalia, Parents, 27 Dec. 2025
• Wool garments are often labeled as hand-wash only, machine-washable, or dry-clean only.
  — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 21 Nov. 2024
• There’s a major difference between taking the steps to preserve your wedding dress and just dry-cleaning it.
  — Shelby Wax, Vogue, 22 May 2025
• But that’s not an option for Rajak, who relies on his dry-cleaning job to provide for his family.
  — Helen Regan, CNN, 20 Nov. 2024
• If a topper is dry-clean-only, factor the ongoing cost into your decision — or keep scrolling.
  — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Oct. 2026
• More oversized blankets, quilts, or duvet covers should be laundered or dry-cleaned before being stored for the season.
  — Dominique Fluker, Essence, 21 Mar. 2024