Dry Cleaning clothes is not something that I have to do too often, but the last time that I did I had major sticker shock. I had to take in my husband’s suit to be dry cleaned, and I was hit with a $20.00 bill for Dry Cleaning services, for just one suit.
After his recent convention I had a suitcase full of clothes that needed dry cleaned, but there was no way that I was going to get taken to the cleaners again, so I picked up a Dryell kit, and saved a bunch.
I decided to check the math online so I could estimate my savings. Online I found that dry cleaning fees for pants were $ 4.57, and $4.41 for sweaters. I had 4 pairs of pants and 3 sweaters that would have cost around $31.51 to dry clean.
I picked up the Dryell kit for $8.77, and the kit also came with a $3.00 coupon for refills, that means even more savings. Dry cleaning all of the clothes at home only took me an hour, and the leftover Dryell sheet made an impromptu air freshener in the bottom of the trash can. My utility room smelled fresh for days, thanks to the re-purposed sheet.
I estimate that I saved about $22.74 by dry cleaning the clothes at home, and I also saved a few trips out too.
Great savings nico! Dry cleaning for a suit here is $8.00. BIG difference! the Dryelle kit still would save me in the long run though, don’t you think?
That is a LOT of $$$$ to dry clean where you live. Great work Nico! Blessings!
Thanks Marva! James conventions brings a lot of extra expenses, and I try to save where I can. Dry cleaning costs add up quick, but the Dryell kit really saved me a bunch. Give it a try, and see if you like it too. I really like that it only took me one hour to dry clean 7 items of clothes, no gas money was spent on a special trip out to the cleaners either 😉
I use the Dryell on my sweaters. Always happy with the results and the savings! Way to go Nico!
I have a can of pineapple juice that I want to use up. Do you have any good recipes for punch that I can use it for?? I want to serve the punch at the baby’s birthday party on Saturday!! He will be 1 year this Friday!!
Thanks Heather! That is great that you use Dryell too, I really like dry cleaning clothes at home. I love Dryell’s scent too 🙂
I can’t believe that your little one is turning one! Wish him a very happy birthday from all of us here 🙂
I’ve got a recipe from one of my Mom’s favorite cook-books. It’s called 4-H Punch 🙂
You’ll need:
2 packages Cherry Kool-Aid
1 1/2 cups Sugar
1 Large Can Pineapple Juice
1 quart Orange Juice
6 oz Frozen lemonade (do not mix)
1/2 Gallon Water
7-Up or Sprite
Mix Kool-Aid, Sugar, Pineapple Juice, Orange Juice, Frozen Lemonade with 1/2 Gallon of water. Just before serving add one quart of 7-up or Sprite 🙂
You can never go wrong with Sherbert Punch too. I think Lime or Raspberry Sherbert with 7-Up and Pineapple Juice would make a tasty punch 😉
Oh my gosh, dry cleaning is stupid expensive. I’m so glad my husband doesn’t have to wear suits anymore…he has a couple for funerals and Christmas parties and things, but I’m so glad it’s not an everyday occurrence. I used to use Dryell when I worked out of the house…my gosh, that was more than 10 years ago lol!
And don’t even get me started on the carcinogens and junk that comes home on dry-cleaned clothes…yuk 🙁 .
NIco- you are super fast! Thanks for the cool ideas for my punch! They each sound yummy!!
Thanks Susan! I agree the chemicals are no good!!! I am trying to eliminate chemical products as much as I can, the price too is just crazy. My hubby doesn’t have to wear suits too often too, and thank goodness for that! I don’t think we could afford the dry cleaning bills 😉
Thanks Heather! I hope that you have a fun party, and enjoy the tasty punch too. Sending big hugs your way!