Dry cleaning is modern, and for those who prefer to save personal time, this is the only solution to the problem of stubborn stains. In addition, with the help of dry cleaning, it is easiest to tidy a coat, down jacket or business suit. However, the end result does not always depend on specialists alone. A “big wash” can turn into a lot of stress for the owner of things if he did not properly prepare them.
How to prepare the product for dry cleaning
First of all, you need to study the indicators on the clothing labels. Dry cleaning can only be done if it is authorized by the manufacturer. Carefully inspect the item for minor defects and, if possible, remove them. We are talking, for example, about poorly sewn buttons on the coat, tears on the fabric, etc. If belts, hoods, patch collars and other removable clothing items do not need to be cleaned, it is better to leave them at home.
How to dry clean laundry
Explain to the receiver what problem you encountered and what result you expect to receive. In the absence of opportunities for stain removal, you should be warned about this at the acceptance stage. If the clothes do not have a label with the necessary markings, and traces of sweat or a handgam on fabrics at home do not wash off at all, ask a specialist about possible risks. The receiver will tell you about the cleaning method that the company uses for this type of product. Often, the consequences of dry cleaning things that do not have data on care methods can be unpredictable. But if the consumer was warned about this and agreed, all responsibility is transferred to him.
Dry cleaning requirements are regulated by the State Standard of the Russian Federation GOST R 51108-97 "Domestic Services. Dry Cleaning. General Specifications".
How to sign a dry cleaning contract
Dry cleaning is a synonym for cleanliness, and modern companies, in most cases, justify this statement. However, safety net will never be superfluous. Therefore, an agreement on the indication of dry cleaning services is executed in writing in duplicate. Be sure to ensure that the document describes in detail the "scale" of the deficiencies. So it will be easier to prove that, for example, the sleeve of the cashmere sweater was not completely torn off, but had only a wide seam. The contract must also indicate the name of the product, color, composition, available fittings, additional paid services. If you hand over hoods, belts, collars with a thing, make sure that they are described.
How to pick up dry cleaning items
Before you put a signature in a document confirming the receipt of things, you need to inspect them well. Particular attention should be paid to "problem areas" about which there were doubts. If you find that the product after dry cleaning only replenished with deficiencies or completely lost its presentation, you need to immediately inform the receiver about this, file a claim in the act of detected defects and demand their elimination.
Sometimes the manufacturer indicates false information on the product label. In this case, the responsibility for damage to the item does not lie with the dry cleaning, but with the manufacturer or seller.
