How to Wash Men's Suits at Home

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00:00 Introduction
We were inspired to wash a suit in the washing machine after we attended the Laundry Camp by the Laundry Evangelist at the Mall of America. If you ever have the chance to attend, we can highly recommend it.
The simple answer is because there are techniques you can use to wash them in your machine without any fear of damaging the garments and therefore, save money that you otherwise would have had to spend at the dry cleaners. Wouldn't a wool suit get ruined and shrink in the wash? You might be wondering. Again, the answer is no. Not if you're using the proper techniques.
02:26 Step By Step Washing Process
First to start out with, you're going to want to make sure that the garments in question are properly folded in order to minimize excess agitation that might occur during washing. You should then simply use those folding techniques with two added caveats. First of all, turn your trousers and/or your waistcoat inside out before folding them so that any potential felting will be on the inside of the garments. Of course, your jacket will end up inside out using the folding method we outlined as normal. Second, you
should end all folding processes not by folding into thirds but by rolling from the bottom to the top.
Next, place each individual rolled garment into its own separate mesh washing bag. The bag should also be rolled up as tightly as possible and secured with safety pins as necessary.
Next, add an appropriate amount of cleaning agent to your washing machine depending on the number of garments being washed. A general ratio of about one tablespoon per garment works well for small loads and for larger loads, just follow the standard directions for your specific machine. A gentle cleaning agent like wool and cashmere shampoo should be added to the drawer of the machine if you are washing wool suits, and soap flakes can be put directly into the drum of the machine if you're washing non woolen suits.
04:48 Drying Techniques
A word of warning here, don't use your dryer as the heat and agitation that will occur inside the machine are prime conditions for felting your garments which of course, you don't want rather each of your garments should be laid flat in their natural shapes on a drying rack. You can speed up this drying process a bit by first laying a clean towel down on a work surface. With each item in its original shape, gently roll the item up in the towel like a sleeping bag to remove some of the excess water. Wait a few seconds, unroll the towel, and then place the garments on a drying rack. You can reshape or block your garments a bit with your hands while they're on the drying rack just to make sure that everything is shaped as properly as possible. After most of the moisture has evaporated, you can move your jacket from the drying rack back to its original hanger just to make sure that its shoulders and other padded areas dry in their natural shape.
07:04 Hand-Washing & Spot Treatment
Hand washing suits is actually a little bit trickier than machine washing because working these structured garments around in a basin and trying to wash them completely can be a little bit unwieldy.
For spot treatment of specific areas, all you have to do is use a small amount of the relevant cleaning agent and a little bit of warm water and gently blot at the stain. Don’t scrub at it or you might felt woolens and otherwise damage different types of fibers.

[@achannel1818]

Bro this guy is like an Ivy league pre-law student from the 50s. Everything about the video was immaculate. Besides the washing machines this whole video was like a time capsule

[@darrellrickey3964]

sounds like a sake oil salesman

[@abhishekdev258]

Agreed

[@connorism69]

@@darrellrickey3964 A snake oil salesman telling you how to do something at home using products that he doesn't sell.

[@conchita416]

Or...the German guy got a Robot. A sexy nerdy Robot,

[@flatout5815]

😆 so true. I feel like watching Animal House now.

[@TheOrderOfTheDragon]

Based on my personal experience, I tried exactly what this video says on my $700 suit and I am more than pleased with the results - thank you Gentleman's Gazette

[@TheOrderOfTheDragon]

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[@TrevorHamberger]

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[@TheOrderOfTheDragon]

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[@JoseAlbarGKato]

I have always hand washed my suit jackets and blazers and all sensitive apparel. I never trusted them to any machine even if they are placed in a secured mesh bag. Hand washing is still and always will be, the best. My technique: as always, fold the garment properly, then soak them in a mild detergent dissolved in a large basin. Let stand for around 10-15. After, just press on the jacket several times to allow the water to flow through the garment. Rinse in the same manner about 2-3 times. Dry the usual manner through a rack allowing water to just drip down. When most of the water has gone, you may hang the jacket the usual way to allow it to air dry. A fan will usually speed up the process. I never iron my suits or jackets unless necessary. Good wool suit fabrics usually don't need ironing.

[@fawwadhussain7898]

Jose Albar G. Kato 👍🏻

[@babycakes8434]

@@fawwadhussain7898 Wow! I need to try it with 50% cashmere 50% wool jacket.

[@munazahadnan9838]

Hi jose. What about that all the structural lining and the typical V shape of the neck? Doesn't it get disturbed and messy afterwards? I am just afraid to bring it back to its earlier shape, that's it. So confused. Guide me 💕

[@JoseAlbarGKato]

@@munazahadnan9838 Actually, structural lining et al will not lose it's shape by the soaking and pressing in mild soapy liquid. It gets damaged if you hang it to dry. The pressure of the weight of the fabric plus absorbed liquid will cause sagging. To prevent that, always dry your suits and delicate clothing apparel on a flat rack, and only hang them when they are close to being dry. As I mentioned, a fan speeds up the drying process. Don't fear handwashing your suits. I think you should be more scared putting them in a machine, even if they are in any garment mesh bag.

[@munazahadnan9838]

@@JoseAlbarGKato i just did 2 of the coats and then dryed them in machine dryer. Right now they are damp, and hanging on the line on hangers. They look just fine luckily. But I will have to press them for a perfect finish n shine. Good day

[@patwagner9308]

Until recently, I had no idea "dry clean only" garments could be machine washed at home. Now I know. As a result of learning this, I have washed my down-filled, long coat, 3 shortie coats (2 are wool), 2 of my husband's 3 piece wool suits, & 1 other 3 piece suit. Everything turned out great, looks terrific & is now nice & clean. I am so glad to learn this tip !

[@tafferchuck1349]

Did you use normal detergent?

[@patwagner9308]

@@tafferchuck1349 I use Mrs.Meyers liquid laundry detergent or Charlie's laundry powder.

[@attilavarga1152]

I am crazy enough to try this. I have washing bag, an old rolled up wool brown suit jacket, (I used a pair of spare shoelaces to tighten the pack even more). The package is in the machine now, I will report back soon. I washed sweaters and suit trousers previously with great success, so I hope this will work fine. I have removed it from the machine, now it is drying on a flat surface. The color is fine, no sight of fading or any damage. Tiny greasy looking spots here and there, but I think they were before. I used a short gentle cycle on 30C, so this explains why greasy stuff not removed completely. No sight or feel of any felting or structural damage. Smells petty good. It is wrinkled a bit, but it looks normal. I think it will be fine. After a few days, its completely dry, and perfect. It worked! Huge thanks!

[@Rednospunk]

Please do.

[@babycakes8434]

Did you have to steam it? I don't own a steamer. @Attila Varga

[@attilavarga1152]

@@babycakes8434 I usually hang my woolen clothes on a hanger in my bathroom while I have a shower, usually works.

[@rosie01ism]

I am in my 60s , have been doing this for years . Suits are still like new . I do my husbands and son in laws . Great idea .

[@pommieMJ]

Absolutely UNN-BEEE-LEIVE-ABLE! I have just tried this. I folded two suits and bagged them exactly as you suggest in this video and the results are incredible! This is going to save me hundreds and hundreds in dry cleaning PLUS, my suits will smell much nicer than after dry cleaning (that chemical smell) and they will last longer too. I wish I had known this years and years ago. THANK YOU!!

[@agatarek_pl]

me to, it worked for me as well :)

[@munazahadnan9838]

Your comment proved to be a game changer.... I was so scared earlier. Thanx dude

[@munazahadnan9838]

Did you press it too afterwards? At home?

[@pommieMJ]

Munazah Adnan yep sure did. I used a think cloth that was damp to protect the suit to stop it going “shiny”. I needed to keep wetting the cloth though. But the result was amazing. I use this method with jackets now too. Good luck ;)

[@Daniel-qr1zf]

I have washed a blazer and odd trousers using this method. Both came out clean, and without damage. Hanging removed most of the wrinkling, but being comfortable with an iron is better. This is a great tutorial. Thank you.

[@danbee415]

Have you had any problems since then with this method? Was it on full canvassed suits or half canvassed?

[@Daniel-qr1zf]

@@danbee415 No problems using this method on either type.

[@danbee415]

For some reason I get a inch of shrinkage throughout the jacket I washed. I followed all the instructions and used 30 degrees Celsius. Only thing I haven't tried is ironing and steaming, but I did lay it flat when doing the measurements. Did you try cold water? The only solution I can think to this process is to use cold water next time.

[@greenman9123]

@@Daniel-qr1zf what cleaning agent did you use ?

[@Daniel-qr1zf]

@@greenman9123 Woolite. Get a sport coat from a thrift (charity) shop for a couple of dollars, and practice on that.

[@ronaldthered6650]

My mind is blown. Thank you so much! And thank you for the work you do. Over the almost two years since I started watching them, I have found that your videos give good advice consistently and my wife has started to compliment me as elegant.

[@ahmedjalal6524]

You have done it again boys, one of the most useful videos of 2019! Not only it's a money saver, but you'd also use your detergents that you'd buy for all your garments and avoid that terrible chemicals smells that you'd get from a dry cleaner. Truly appreciate the efforts and time you guys put on into this!! a huge smashing like :-D

[@olgag6531]

I've been waiting for this video my whole adult life!

[@pilt6569]

How funny, I have been waiting for my adult life this entire video.

[@Dustwheel]

don't do it... my family was in the dry cleaning business for about a hundred years. I'm no longer in the business so I have no skin in the game. What I can tell you is that you definitely don't want to do this, felting is not what he is describing. The reason that we have dry cleaned wool garments for this many years is because water damages wool. It's the expanding and contracting of the fibers that creates felting not only the mechanical action. It's really not smart to do this especially if we're talking about five six seven hundred or a thousand dollar suit. Ridiculous!

[@Dustwheel]

@@lth9520 it has to do with wool being hydrophilic and the fibers are somewhat asymmetrical. So when the wool absorbs water, the fibers swell and come apart. This will happen whether or not mechanical action is used. So as the wool dries, the fibers tend to tangle or lock together, which is considered felting. Essentially a garment requires a flushing of solvent, preferably dry in wools case, and mechanical action in order to remove soils/stains/odors from a garment. Fyi...dry solvent is still a wetting agent, but is called dry because it is not water. Water swells fibers. In addition, you have to have forms to finish a wool garment properly. I can go on forever so I will end here...hope I answered your question. Please ask me anything about dry cleaning. It's one of the most misunderstood elements of garment care.

[@London0111]

Every video!

[@Dustwheel]

@Will Swift Perchlorethylene, hydrocarbon, alcohol based and old fashioned Stoddard (petroleum based solvent). There is also C02 that is under pressure turns to liquid.

[@lewiszolna5000]

As I'm nearly done with my GCSE studies at school I'll be entering the sixth form at my school and I'll be wearing suits for the first time so this video will be immensely valuable to me as a young gentlemen. Many thanks guys, keep up the good work

[@hotgirlsarehot]

Preston is the kind of guy to dress up for laundry day at home.

[@annlatham]

That’s a win win 🤳

[@michazawadzki1489]

Great video. I’ve just washed my 93% linen / 7% silk suit. I’ve done all just as instructed. Suit looks perfect. For the flat drying phase I’d rolled 2 tshirts and put them into the shoulder pads so it wouldn’t flatten out while drying. Thanks !

[@TheKonnoisseur11]

So using hot water doesn’t effect the suit?

[@SueRosalie]

@@TheKonnoisseur11 don't wash silk in hot water - and not suits either

[@DanJFlores]

Got sick of spending so much $$ on cleaners and having them only coming back "spot cleaned." Not only is the fabric on some of them becoming worn from the chemical treatment, but, frankly, they just don't look clean. Today, I washed my linen suit by hand. Looks excellent. I was stoked and began looking for how to wash the rest of my wool suits. This video just might be the answer to my cleaning woes!! Can't wait to try it.

[@ginaquinzani6488]

Loved to watch this. I've advocated for years to wash natural fabrics as dry cleaning is more damaging than cleaning. I've never seen such detailed instruction for washing a suit. I'll definitely try it. I've actually wash washed and dried a cashmere dress and I was hoping for some shrinkage. Not only didn't it shrink it didn't felt. I'm glad this info is out in the public sphere. Well done and thanks

[@bossycrafter2029]

I sent this to my son who is in the Navy... it may save him a ton of money on having his formal uniforms cleaned. Thank you!

[@andreleverettejr3747]

I was in the Navy, best regards to him👍

[@laurajackson6860]

I watched several videos about machine-washing wool coats and jackets, but yours addressed my concerns much more thoroughly. Thank you so much!

[@TonberryShuffle]

Just to further support the idea that water alone doesn't shrink or ruin wool I've been using pure wool or nearly pure wool garments (usually military surplus) for a variety of outdoors activities such as late year camping, fishing, hiking, etc. Getting wet and air drying is a very common occurrence with these activities. The only time I've shrunk wool is when they've accidentally been tossed into the normal washing cycle with other garments.

[@olukayodeakintujoye2604]

After so much hesitation I decided to try this and it worked 100%. Thank for the video!

[@PrairieMom]

Thank-you for this video. I am washing my daughter's suit jacket today - she is starting a job we hope this summer in a law firm as a summer student. She will benefit from this knowledge for sure.

[@victormiranda8938]

You're like a mix of Clark Kent and Captain America with a cyborg touch. LoL Thanks for the video!

[@RichLunaMusic]

Victor Miranda And Beast!

[@dominiczilahy2357]

I agree or at least captain america when he was skinny LOL.

[@brycenurding8133]

Thank you was trying to figure it out

[@DanVallelion]

a true gentleman mix!

[@jayx.6813]

(Niles Crane)

[@Jen.O]

It looks like comments show this washing method is working. I have used a shower to hose down wool garments, but now I'm going to keep this roll method as another option. I want to insert a bit of caution: the ingredients used to make a suit include other elements that can distort, shrink and bleed color, so it might be wise to know what to look for: lining--vintage linings can be rayon or acetate, which can shrink and the color can bleed. interfacing--traditionally this was called 'horsehair canvas' and had horsehair and cotton woven together, later it was just cotton, now mostly a fusible polyester that is safe to wash. tape--twill tape is cotton and can shrink with heat like steam, this is sewn inside down the collar roll line. shoulder pads--just be sure that you don't scrunch them up, mold them to their original shape when drying. sleeve head--a wool piece inserted around the top of the sleeve to create a rounded top of sleeve, this may need to be molded back into shape so that the sleeve top doesn't cave in. buttons--these can be leather, such as woven leather and that can bleed color, the metal shanks may be steel which will rust, so it's best to remove the buttons unless you know that they are plastic.

[@ardentdfender4116]

How To Maintain Your Cloth, Your Expensive Clothing and Your Wardrobe has to be the most underrated thing in the entire Men’s Dressing and Style category period. Never enough videos on how to properly maintain your clothing over the entire year.

[@lxr_rl]

Been waiting for this for so long, since you've mentioned it quite a while ago!

[@vickikay54]

I watched this video some time ago and have recently bought a pure wool three quarter coat from the Salvos for $12:50. (Half price sale) I was very dubious about washing it but decided to have a go anyway as dry cleaning would have cost me twice as much as the price of the coat. I was so happy with the results that I don't think there is anything that I would not attempt to wash now, no matter what the care instruction label said.

[@roberthodges5039]

I have been washing wool suits in a washing machine for a long time. I use a side loading machine at the laundry mat, gentle cycle, cold water, and with Woolite as the detergent. Your method would be an improvment for me . Thanks for the tips.

[@Shelboooooo]

Woolite dark is the key!

[@paulmunro3175]

Love the advice and the attention to detail. I usually wash my own sweaters, but this will propel the process to a new and safe level. Thank you.

[@aileensprague5749]

I tried it on my wool coat and it worked great. I use rubber bond instead of pins on my mesh bag that are bigger. I did it on my expensive coats, blazer wool and it did not do any harm at all. I have an HE machine and put it on delicate cycle. Once it's done I neatly lay it flat and dry. It works like a charm. Smells good and fresh! I will steam carefully for final touch. Glad I found this, now I won't have to take them to dry cleaner.

[@safemode8598]

been washing non wool suits for years, thanks for the video.

[@edgarcardiel157]

Thankyou guys for making these tutorials! They've helped me not mess up classic garments, and they help me maintain a respectable wardrobe. When will we see the shoe shine series?

[@owenhexley6426]

Doing great Preston. I am 14 and don’t have a full suit but still loved the video.

[@owenhexley6426]

Captivated Gaming thanks a lot.

[@owenhexley6426]

I am waiting now because I am growing and I would have to get rid of them in a year

[@RicoMKD]

u2 are bosses

[@brenttesterman1198]

That's okay, young man, you'll get one soon enough!

[@twothreethirds2208]

​@@carltrotter7622 NO NO NO, youre wrong. Go to a thrift store. ive gotten suits and jackets for less than 10 dollars at local thrift stores.

[@coffeepot3123]

This advice saved me a lot of hassle and money.

[@QUARTERMASTEREMI6]

Everyone, men or women should know about this video. Having three blazers, I'm sure this knowledge would come in handy in the future.

[@sarahpriestley2630]

I am not a gentleman and this video was recommended for me! Still watched it anyway. Handy to help the other half out in a pinch. Just wanted to say your giving me Patrick Bateman vibes with your descriptions of suits etc. Love it!

[@Electrobilia]

I thought the exactly the same :)

[@GodfreyMann]

I’d like to know if you guys practise what you preach....how long have you been using this washing technique? What’s the maximum number of washes you’ve ever done to one suit (roughly) and what kind of condition is it in now?

[@Ingrid0410]

Great!! I recently discovered the Dryel method too just put garment in bag with one Dryel cloth in dryer on medium for 20 minutes it steam cleans it perfectly!!

[@juicylucy1339]

Ive been using the tight folding method into the machine for years. I fit the clothes in a pillow case

[@MarkWilliams-gy9bi]

Of what material is your pillowcase made? I used a cotton pillowcase today in lieu of the mesh bag, which I have yet to buy. I thought perhaps the pillowcase blocked the water from sufficiently cleaning the jacket, but after the wash, the jacket looked and smelled fine to me. Wh

[@munazahadnan9838]

I was afraid to use a pillow case instead of a mesh bag....but then you proved to be my savior...lol Doesn't *machine wash* disfigure the V line of the neck, and all that structural lining? Pls reply

[@PythagorasHyperborea]

This better not be a 4chan prank where we all end up with tiny suits.

[@commentary2]

Totally worked on my two mostly synthetic suit pants with a dab of my regular detergent. just rolled them inside out into cinched delicates bags, put on cold delicate cycle and hung on dry rack promptly. thank you!

[@eliasbernhardroth144]

It's great to watch the video, even though it's not listed, by simply joining the newsletter.

[@gentlemansgazette]

We publish all of our videos in our newsletter.

[@erforscher]

You look like that you have come from early 1900's and that is why this video is so useful😊. Well done and thankyou for sharing this technique with us👍👌

[@Lennroe]

Thank you so much for this! I have a small collection of vintage blazers, woolen coats, costumes and dresses and dry cleaning often costs more than I paid for the piece and I was not always happy with how the garments were treated. Now I can just wash my woolen coats and blazers at home and a full control over the process.

[@foultier3430]

I think it is important to note, that you should not tumble those garments- if possible choose the least amount of tumle cycles within the delicate program. (I would choose that one over the speed cycle)

[@Nah481]

Great advice! I've been watching the other dry clean at home solutions and they all used to dryer, but that's the perfect way to actually set the stain so it's non-removable! This is a much better method. Thank you!

[@babycakes8434]

Clear and to the point. Excellent instructions. You are handsome and well dressed. I definitely get the Clark Kent vibe. Although the last piece where you present your outfit, your posture looks like you don't have too much self confidence, and you would rather hide. Chin up, chest up, arms up, back straight. You just need more of that Superman vibe. Thank you! Now I am going to look for the mesh bag.

[@alfonsoluisalfaromarroquin4958]

Dear Preston ! I just did washed a light grey suit in my washer and the results are excellent! Thank you

[@Rednospunk]

Thank you for your feedback. Was it a wool suit?

[@alfonsoluisalfaromarroquin4958]

Not 100% wool... It has also some poliéster

[@munazahadnan9838]

Did you fold and cased it? Did you use machine dryer? Did you pressed it at home afterwards? Pld reply

[@DonRobeo]

6:08 "Never hang up wet woolens wight away." quite the tongue twister, lol

[@user-bq1pk9ej7d]

The bag of cleaner in the video is "soap." Like the old fashioned ivory soap flakes, not detergent, soap is much easier on fabric and can be broken down by bacteria so it's far more organic/green than detergents. However, it is also hard to find. Since he didn't specifically discuss detergent as a substitute I'd be leery about winging it.

[@sambush1032]

My suits are finally clean. Thank y’all!

[@JanBanJoovi-ol1qv]

I machine washed my wool overcoat and it’s the same as it was before machine washing. It’s expensive so I was hesitant at first but it was badly stained with sauce and I don’t think dry cleaning will clean it properly.

[@gregcrabling2686]

Thank you Raphael and Preston, I always felt like you were my teachers, you shaped my philosophy in a significant way, I hope I will be able to meet you in the future. Also the next day is my birthday :)

[@gentlemansgazette]

Happy Birthday, Greg, and thanks for watching! - Preston

[@gregcrabling2686]

Gentleman's Gazette Thank you!

[@prepperjonpnw6482]

Happy Birthday!!! !!!

[@samuraisaint2360]

thank you , saved me an hour of driving trip and $30 per suit every weash time ! much appreciated

[@severussnape6886]

As a 16-year-old gentleman, thanks for this video. This video saved me a lot of money.

[@Londonfogey]

I did this with a cream linen jacket which needed cleaning after about every two or three wears in the summer. It worked absolutely fine. I washed it on the delicates cycle but didn't roll it or put it in a bag.

[@Bricia12345]

Where has this channel been all my life!!!!

[@MrPundurs]

Been washing my everyday cheap blazers and also pants for years in the washing machine, then gently drying and using steam to fix wrinkles - works like a charm! For cheap garments I really did not see the point of paying 20-50% of the garment price for just cleaning. I will also try this on my 800$ woolen BOSS suit as I dont like to waste money on dry chemical cleaning at all :D + the wear from each cleaning is many times actually noticeable.

[@schwarzerwolf07]

Does it work for fused suit jackets? I tried washing my semi-cheap woolen suit by Tiger of Sweden, some of the parts where the canvas is fused now have unsightly wrinkles that don't seem to steam out

[@thatxonexguy5438]

How did it work?

[@dorcasowens1210]

I have used a product called DRYEL to clean wool blazers, polyester blazers, etc with great success. The product has a special treatment for stains. After the stain treatment the garment(s) are placed inside a bag with a cleaning sheet and tossed into the dryer on low. The garments come out fresh smelling and have new life. I have a black wool blazer with black velvet lapels that is at least 25 years old. I have used the DRYEL product on it for years. It still looks new. Best wishes.

[@lurategh]

Have you experienced any shrinkage? I've been at an impasse forever 'cause I got several blazers from the thrift store that need washing and I'm stuck between hand washing or doing a Dryel type of deal. Really trying to avoid going to the dry cleaner here. I've also seen a DIY Dryel where you dip a flour sack towel into a solution of water, borax, and vinegar or OxiClean and put that towel in w/ a sack of clothes, but I'm worried about shrinkage seeing as they'd go in the dryer. One blazer's wool, one's linen, and another cotton/polyester.

[@armando-ui9rd]

I love the way this man speaks very clear!

[@jennifermelendres8375]

At what temperature did you wash the suit? Thank you

[@tompotter8748]

wondering this as well.

[@keight007]

Thank you for the advice. I’ve got two suit jackets in the washing machine at this moment. Good luck to us! Hope this works. 😊

[@dismurrart6648]

For those wondering, 3 things are needed to make wool felt. Cleaning agent(is soapy water), friction, and heat. That is why this method and some in the comments work so well. If you feel truly too scared, you can use an at home dry cleaning kit. I've only taken a garment to the dry cleaners once and tbh I view it as unnecessary. Its bad for the garments and bad for the environment.

[@edennis8578]

At home dry cleaning kits are actually just fresheners. Perfume.

[@dismurrart6648]

@@edennis8578 you shouldn't usually be wearing dry clean only stuff in a way that it actually is soiled regularly anyways. There should always be a layer between you and it.

[@TWX1138]

@@dismurrart6648 That's easy enough for the coat, since there's usually a long-sleeved, collared shirt between it and the skin. Much harder for trousers both because of exposed skin of legs and because of trousers being sat-upon, thus contacting whatever surface one is sitting on.

[@dismurrart6648]

@@TWX1138 I don't wear trousers so I don't have easy answers there but I wear slips to protect all my skirts and dresses. Skin oils and washing are two of the most damaging things to our clothing and you can steam wool and brush it to help maintain.

[@goldenflower9185]

I have been washing wool for years (jumpers and trousers). I noticed your mesh bag wash branded 'Woolite' which is the brand of cleaner I use. I just pop it straight into the drum and use a cold wool cycle or delicate cycle and dry flat as in the video. Woolite might have some lanolin in it to condition the fibres too as they often feel softer afterwards. I have never been brave enough to try a jacket. I am going to try it!

[@edgarcardiel157]

Theres no harm in trying on a thrift piece

[@stevenburris2718]

I have a blazer from Goodwill that fits great along with a lot of dress shirts at 5.49 a pics

[@munazahadnan9838]

You triggered me an idea....! Thanks Edgar

[@jdabmusic]

Very Helpful Video Mr.Preston. ♥ Your All Videos is Very Helpful And Like Real Legendary Gentleman Shares His Legendary Tips!

[@jdabmusic]

Thanks Mr.Preston ♥ for ♥

[@dorkuchotanihu9589]

THANKS FOR THE HEADS UP I WILL TRY IT BUT ONE HAVE TO GET EVERY THING ONE NEEDS. THANKS

[@malcolmnicholls2893]

I wouldn't wash a fancy coat, but I hardly buy anything that won't wash. I almost always buy cotton. I found that that the express cycle marked my trousers badly, but I think that was the fast spin. I don't give my wife my favourite stuff to wash, I do it on delicate cycle , cold setting ( so 20 deg. on a nice day) with slow spin in a mesh. OK, she gets to do work stuff, underwear etc. I wouldn't like to deprive her completely! It's nice to get some heavy jackets washed during the summer. (UK) I don't think really dirty stuff would wash well rolled up.

[@LocustxXxLocust]

I got a job interview next week and I think Im going to give this shot. Dont have any wash bags, but I do have some pillowcases that also needs washing. So they will just have to do. Wish me luck.

[@sciencelabvideosl7558]

Looks like a lot of work, but dry cleaned clothes smell so bad to me - I have allergies and I hear the chemicals cause neurological disease . Not to mention the cost of the dry cleaning. . Thanks for the tip on using a mesh bag. You rarely find such good advice on washing dry cleaned clothes.

[@aloisguillerm4104]

I have this 1970s blue n white striped linen n cotton mens lounge coat; i wore it so many times n the dry cleaners in dubia never managed to remove all the isgusting grease stains etc: tried ur technique first at 40 degrees; coat was undamaged but barely a stain removed so then in a last attempt with boiling water i soaked the stained parts n applied vast ampount of both laundry soap plius stain remover on each stain; waited 10 minutes n then put in the machine once more but without the bag and at 60 degrees. All stains removed!!! Though the blue striped have faded sligtly.

[@HOLLAifYouFEARme]

I can tell a gentleman when I see one. Subscription EARNED

[@tamikaherkley2259]

I’m going to look at the other videos first but I feel comfortable trying this already for my coats. Thanks

[@TheDavidAlexander]

You guys are truly sent by the gods of manhood because you are my savior from a fashion perspective!

[@Munkylaw]

Big laundry hates this guy. 😅

[@RobertJonesWightpaint]

I'm not at all sure I have the courage to do this - also, my washing machine is on the old and primitive side. But that's an excuse... we shall have to see if I ever pluck up the courage to wash my wool suits! Good video - and the way you speak (and come to that the way Sven speaks) I understood every word. Keep 'em coming! The only thing I've ever disagreed with Sven about is sandals - my elderly feet like sandals (not with suits, of course...).

[@DaCheapChimp]

I really hope you do a driving etiquette video, we know it needs to be out there

[@olatundeonipede1722]

Thanks for the methods.Really needed this.Doing the wash right away

[@lbee8247]

I have old balled up wrinkled suits that are in good condition. I want to give them to a clothing charity place but I don't want to spend money getting them dry cleaned first. The only thing that might prevent me from doing this is not having a steamer iron or time.

[@samuelrothenberg2225]

Just give them to salvation Army worn. I wear suits from salvation army. I don't mind if they have been worn.

[@catherineking8700]

Worked perfectly thank you!!!

[@MoonfaceMartin88]

Having just come from a business trip in warm weather, I will attempt this tonight. Thanks for the advice!

[@amauta5]

MoonfaceMartin88 how did it go?

[@MoonfaceMartin88]

@@amauta5 Pretty well. I certainly haven't destroyed any one of them. Just two pointers: a) You need to make sure, the suits are completely free of any non-solvable dirt. This seems pretty straightforward if you think about it, but dirt doesn't get washed away from inside a tight roll inside a washing net. b) Roll it tight and seal it really, really well. Also very straightforward, but washing machines develop a lot of momentum. So if you think you rolled and tightened every package well, do it better.

[@munazahadnan9838]

@@MoonfaceMartin88 Hi. What about all that structural lining and that proper V line of front neck? Wasn't it d-shaped afterwards?

[@wuyonghui]

Works like a charm!

[@JasonLianneMac]

I’m feeling brave. Going to give it a shot.

[@Christianmanila]

Thank you. I finally found a helpful video regarding washing a coat.

[@annerd713]

wow, I came here for something else and was totally engulfed by the content. Great video! Sending to my wife now so she knows what to do lol

[@celiab3701]

My daughter bought a vintage wool suit jacket, will try these tips! Thank you.

[@frogsgottalent1106]

Some time ago, I was tired of drycleaning my wool duty suit ( births, deaths and marriages..) and tried a gentle wash in the machine. I didn’t role it up though. I was preparing myself for something that would fit an ‘ Action Man ‘ but no problem.

[@TheJonix46]

So you just put it inside and chose a gentle wash (for wool?) and that was it?

[@artflorez1568]

I always figured that suits could be washed because I know that dry cleaning is not really dry, the garments are soaked in cleaning fluid. I do have a couple of questions for you. How can you dry the jacket if you don't have a drying rack? Can you just lay it flat on a table or counter top? Do you recommend washing both the pants and jacket at the same time, or is it okay to wash the pants separate from time to time? I am going to try this on an older suit that I really don't wear anymore and see how it comes out.

[@connorism69]

Great content. Many thanks! Gotta love the manner and expression of Preston too. Keep this man around, GG!

[@danbee415]

I'll try this soon. I'm getting one of those vacuum ironing board and really good protective iron. I'm terrified to try this on a fused garments though and probably won't do it there.

[@laurenholten8407]

What should the temperature of water be set at?

[@thomasmartin8362]

I wash mine by hand. When I told co-workers I don't go to a dry cleaners, thet were pretty shocked. I actually think clothes are far cleaner and no chemicals left behind.

[@babycakes8434]

I washed one wool jacket folded and another one I just washed separately without folding. The second no bag either. Without folding it washed better and was less wrinkled, it didn't disform either.

[@tvandijk1408]

Hi, i did it with my blazer. machine washed it! works great! only a few minor creases to iron. after ironing with some steam. it's fine again

[@graceaustine4258]

I want to especially thank you because am into the cleaning business and you have been really of help

[@veronicianyveronica5290]

Thanks for your great advice, I appreciate it!

[@joshmxvi]

This guy is delightful

[@raheeljamil4062]

Kindly, please demo the garment folding method more understandable because it was not being shown in a detailed manner, please

[@sahejdeepsingh668]

I have been waiting for this video for a long time, I have just put my suit in a bucket 👍

[@mark_alvarez]

His voice is soothing to the ears.. 🙂

[@mathman56]

In your video entitled "Dry Cleaning 101: When To Do It + What to Look For in a Quality Dry Cleaner & Why It Can Be Damaging," Raphael states that you should NOT wash wool suits at home. So, Raphael, have your opinions changed on this matter since that video, or were you merely saying that you should not wash wool suits without knowing how (as described in this video)?

[@tompotter8748]

interesting