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DCG LAUNDRY GUIDE
Wash and fold and dry cleaning solve different problems. The right choice starts with the care label, fabric and construction of the garment. Putting a structured jacket into a normal load can change its shape, while sending every T-shirt for dry cleaning adds cost without a clear benefit.
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Leo Residences, Hatheru Road
Use the sections below as a working checklist. Fabric labels and garment condition always take priority over general advice.
Wash and fold uses water and detergent, followed by drying and folding. Dry cleaning uses a specialist solvent process with controlled finishing. The name does not mean the garment stays completely dry. It means water is not the main cleaning medium.
Look for washing symbols and written instructions. Machine-washable cotton basics usually suit wash and fold. Garments marked dry clean need professional assessment. If the label is missing, consider the fabric, lining, structure, trims and colour stability before choosing.
Suit jackets, lined coats and tailored dresses contain layers that can respond differently to water, heat and movement. Padding may shift and interfacing may lose shape. Dry cleaning gives the cleaner more control over the garment structure and final press.
T-shirts, pyjamas, socks, towels and many sheets are designed for regular washing. Wash and fold is efficient for a mixed household load when items share suitable colour and care requirements. Separate anything delicate, heavily stained or labelled for another process.
Water-based and oily stains respond differently. Tell the cleaner what caused the mark and what you already tried. Do not rub, iron or tumble dry a stained garment before assessment, since friction and heat can make some stains harder to remove.
Wash and fold is returned folded and ready for storage. Dry-cleaned items are commonly pressed and returned on hangers. If you want ordinary washable clothes pressed, add ironing or choose a wash-and-press option when available.
Wash and fold is often priced by weight because many basic items move through one service. Dry cleaning is usually priced by garment. Compare the service outcome as well as the number. The cheaper method is only useful when it is safe for the item.
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Always read the care label before washing or treating an item. Test unfamiliar products on a hidden area and stop if colour transfers, fabric changes or the label calls for professional cleaning.
When you are unsure, take a clear photo of the item, stain and care label. A professional cleaner can give more useful guidance with that context than with a garment description alone.
Home care is useful for routine laundry, but some jobs need more space, controlled drying or specialist handling. Structured garments, delicate fabrics, old stains, bulky bedding and time-sensitive business linen are good reasons to ask a professional before experimenting.
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Call or message the DCG team if your item, address or timing needs a more specific answer.
Sometimes, but it may add unnecessary cost. Ask the cleaner if the fabric or stain gives a specific reason to choose dry cleaning.
Send a photo and describe the garment. A professional can assess visible fabric and construction, but some uncertainty will remain without the label.
Book online or message us on WhatsApp at 0116 090 010. Tell us what you need cleaned, your location and the collection time that suits you.
Our laundromat is at Leo Residences on Hatheru Road in Lavington, Nairobi.
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