Dear Readers: Have you ever wondered what “dry clean only” means on garment care labels when there are no other instructions? According to our friends at the Drycleaning and Laundry Institute, the Federal Trade Commis-sion’s Care Labeling Rule is based on a warning system. If warnings are not listed, it means that the harshest process under the listed care procedure can be used safely. “Dry clean” or “dry clean only” means any acceptable solvent and the standard dry-cleaning method can be used. If the fabric or attached trim requires special care, the label must state so and have instructions....

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