Dry Cleaning Or Machine Wash

[chokkie]

Hi folks, wonder if you can advise. I have a double bed size off-white slightly quilted throw which really needs a freshen-up (from months of being in the wardrobe top cupboard .... It says "dry clean only" and when I checked the label it says that the top layer of the throw is silk, and the other (back) side is polyester/cotton. Dare I put it in the machine? It's quite expensive to get dry cleaned, but would hate to ruin the silk top layer by washing it in the machine. Any thoughts folks?

[maggiebee]

I would chance a very cool short wash.

[Mamyalynne]

I also would wash it.

[dannyk13]

If you have a 'delicates' setting on your machine, wash it on that setting at 30 degrees.

[chokkie]

Of course - silly me! Had completely forgotten about the "delicates" cycle - I always use a 30 degree wash anyway, but will take a chance with the throw. Cheers, Chox.

[bednobs]

use non bio powder

[diddlydo]

I'd shove it in the machine on a cool, delicate wash and preferably on a day when you can dry it outdoors on the line. Might need to leave it until spring/summer!

[spathiphyllum]

Depends what age the silk is.