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DCME 2026 SaaS cleaning knowledge for dry cleaning, laundry, stain removal and shoe care.
Provider 1Fabric Methods
Fabric Method Intelligence
Staff need to understand fibre behaviour in simple terms. This page explains what each fabric usually needs, what can go wrong and what the cleaner should slow down for.
Fabric Methods
| Fabric / Material | Preferred Method | Risk / Wisdom | Provider Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wool | Dry clean or controlled wet clean | Avoid heat, agitation and poor finishing. Watch shrinkage, felting, shine and moth damage. | Inspect, document, test if needed and choose the safest process. |
| Silk | Specialist dry clean / hand assessment | High risk for colour bleed, water marks, texture change and perspiration damage. | Inspect, document, test if needed and choose the safest process. |
| Cotton | Laundry or wet clean | Can handle stronger cleaning but watch shrinkage, dye bleed, rust, ink and set stains. | Inspect, document, test if needed and choose the safest process. |
| Linen | Laundry / wet clean / dry clean depending construction | Wrinkles heavily, can shrink, can distort. Pressing skill matters. | Inspect, document, test if needed and choose the safest process. |
| Rayon / Viscose | Specialist assessment | Can shrink, distort, lose body and water mark. Treat with caution. | Inspect, document, test if needed and choose the safest process. |
| Polyester | Laundry or dry clean | Generally stable but holds oil and odour. Heat can set creases or damage trims. | Inspect, document, test if needed and choose the safest process. |
| Leather | Specialist leather clean | Dye can move, oils can shift, texture can change. Never treat like fabric. | Inspect, document, test if needed and choose the safest process. |
| Suede / Nubuck | Specialist suede method | Nap direction, water marks and oil stains are high risk. Requires brushing and controlled process. | Inspect, document, test if needed and choose the safest process. |
| Down / Feather | Laundry with correct drying | Requires full drying and loft restoration. Poor drying causes odour and clumping. | Inspect, document, test if needed and choose the safest process. |
| Sequins / Beading | Trim-risk assessment | Glue, colour, coating and attachment threads can fail in cleaning. | Inspect, document, test if needed and choose the safest process. |
Care label warning
A care label guides the process, but does not tell the full story. Trims, glue, age, wear and dye stability can override the simple label instruction.
Testing protects profit
A small test can prevent a large claim. Test colour, trim reaction, water marks and texture risk before full treatment.
Finish matters
Cleaning without correct finishing still looks poor. Pressing, steaming, reshaping and presentation complete the service.