Sending your favorite suit to the dry cleaners could one day become an infrequent practice. Researchers at Clemson University are developing a highly water-repellant coating made of silver ...

In response to a reader who has noticed more and more dry-clean-only labels on clothing, our critic explains why they are increasing and how to properly wash clothes. By Vanessa Friedman See more of ...

Here's an inside look on how the mysterious cleaning method unfolds. Dry cleaning is a laundering method that uses a special solvent in place of water. It can preserve the color, shape, and texture of ...