Quote Originally Posted by chuck baader View Post
Tom, Depends on the brand suit. Mine is a Sparco and has been dry cleaned in perc, washed in the washing machine (all fasteners and velcro closed) and when washed, hung to dry. Washing will remove the funk, but not the grease and oil. For best results, call around and find a dry cleaner that uses perc and have it drycleaned. Then take home and wash with a good dirtengent (not Woolite) and hang to dry. Given the age and lack of care, this is the best you can do. Chuck (retired dry cleaner)
Why the need for the second cleaning? just curious..