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background-image:url(\"data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='10' height='6'%3E%3Cpath d='M0 0l5 6 5-6z' fill='rgba(201,168,76,0.6)'/%3E%3C/svg%3E\");\n  background-repeat:no-repeat;\n  background-position:right 14px center;\n  padding-right:32px;\n  cursor:pointer;\n}\n.footer-form select option{\n  background:#1a1918;color:#fff;\n}\n.footer-form textarea{\n  resize:vertical;min-height:80px;\n}\n\n/* Submit row */\n.footer-form-submit-row{\n  display:flex;align-items:center;\n  justify-content:space-between;\n  gap:1rem;flex-wrap:wrap;\n}\n.footer-form-legal{\n  font-family:var(--sans);font-size:10px;\n  color:rgba(255,255,255,0.2);line-height:1.6;\n}\n.footer-form-legal a{\n  color:rgba(255,255,255,0.35);\n  text-decoration:none;\n}\n.footer-form-btn{\n  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:0.6rem;\n  background:var(--pink);border:none;cursor:pointer;\n  font-family:var(--sans);font-size:10px;\n  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font-family:var(--sans);font-size:12px;font-weight:300;\n  color:rgba(255,255,255,0.42);text-decoration:none;\n  transition:color 0.3s ease, padding-left 0.3s ease;\n  line-height:1.4;display:block;\n}\n.footer-links a:hover{\n  color:rgba(255,255,255,0.85);\n  padding-left:4px;\n}\n\n/* Contact col */\n.footer-col-contact{\n  justify-content:space-between;\n  display:flex;\n  flex-direction:column;\n}\n.footer-col-contact .footer-apps{\n  margin-top:auto;\n}\n.footer-contact-item{margin-bottom:1.1rem}\n.footer-contact-lbl{\n  display:block;\n  font-family:var(--sans);font-size:8px;\n  letter-spacing:0.22em;text-transform:uppercase;\n  color:var(--gold);opacity:0.65;margin-bottom:0.25rem;\n}\n.footer-address{\n  font-family:var(--sans);font-size:11px;font-weight:300;\n  line-height:1.7;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.38);\n  font-style:normal;\n}\n.footer-contact-val{\n  display:block;\n  font-family:var(--sans);font-size:12px;font-weight:300;\n  color:rgba(255,255,255,0.42);text-decoration:none;\n  line-height:1.7;transition:color 0.25s;\n}\na.footer-contact-val:hover{color:rgba(255,255,255,0.8)}\n\n/* Social */\n.footer-social{\n  display:flex;gap:0.6rem;flex-wrap:wrap;\n  margin-top:1.2rem;margin-bottom:1.6rem;\n}\n.footer-social-ico{\n  width:32px;height:32px;\n  border:0.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);\n  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;\n  color:rgba(255,255,255,0.4);text-decoration:none;\n  transition:border-color 0.3s,color 0.3s;\n}\n.footer-social-ico:hover{\n  border-color:rgba(201,168,76,0.5);color:var(--gold-l);\n}\n.footer-social-ico svg{width:14px;height:14px}\n.footer-social-wa:hover{\n  border-color:rgba(37,211,102,0.5);color:#25D366;\n}\n\n/* App badges */\n.footer-apps{margin-top:auto}\n.footer-apps-label{\n  font-family:var(--sans);font-size:8px;\n  letter-spacing:0.22em;text-transform:uppercase;\n  color:var(--gold);opacity:0.65;margin-bottom:0.8rem;\n}\n.footer-apps-row{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:0.5rem}\n.footer-app-badge{\n  display:block;text-decoration:none;\n  border:0.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);\n  padding:8px 14px;\n  transition:border-color 0.3s,background 0.3s;\n}\n.footer-app-badge:hover{\n  border-color:rgba(201,168,76,0.4);\n  background:rgba(255,255,255,0.03);\n}\n.footer-app-inner{\n  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;\n}\n.footer-app-icon{\n  font-size:22px;color:#fff;\n  line-height:1;flex-shrink:0;\n}\n.footer-app-text{\n  display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:1px;\n}\n.footer-app-sub{\n  font-family:var(--sans);font-size:8px;\n  color:rgba(255,255,255,0.45);letter-spacing:0.06em;\n}\n.footer-app-name{\n  font-family:var(--sans);font-size:13px;\n  font-weight:500;color:#fff;letter-spacing:0.02em;\n}\n\n/* Legal strip */\n.footer-legal{\n  background:#070604;\n  padding:1.4rem 4rem;\n}\n.footer-legal-inner{\n  max-width:1200px;margin:0 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margin-bottom:1rem;\n}\n.footer-contact-row{\n  font-family:var(--sans);font-size:11px;font-weight:300;\n  color:rgba(255,255,255,0.42);line-height:1.5;\n  display:flex;align-items:baseline;gap:0.5rem;\n  flex-wrap:wrap;\n}\n.footer-contact-row a{\n  color:rgba(255,255,255,0.42);text-decoration:none;\n  transition:color 0.25s;\n}\n.footer-contact-row a:hover{color:rgba(255,255,255,0.8)}\n.fcc-lbl{font-size:10px;flex-shrink:0;opacity:0.6}\n.fcc-sep{opacity:0.35;margin:0 2px}\n\n/* ── App icon buttons ── */\n.footer-apps-row{\n  display:flex;gap:0.8rem;\n  flex-direction:row !important;\n}\n.footer-app-icon-btn{\n  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;\n  width:40px;height:40px;\n  border:0.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);\n  color:rgba(255,255,255,0.5);\n  text-decoration:none;\n  transition:border-color 0.3s,color 0.3s;\n}\n.footer-app-icon-btn:hover{\n  border-color:rgba(201,168,76,0.5);\n  color:var(--gold-l);\n}\n.footer-app-icon-btn 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Understanding which your garment needs — and what happens when you use the wrong one.</p>\n  </header>\n  <div class=\"blog-layout\">\n    <article class=\"blog-content\" data-reveal=\"\">\n<h2>The fundamental <em>difference</em></h2>\n<p>Dry cleaning uses chemical solvents — no water. Laundry uses water and detergent. The two processes are designed for different categories of fabric. Using the wrong one causes damage that is usually permanent.</p>\n<p><strong>Dry cleaning</strong> is required for: silk, wool, velvet, brocade, zari, heavily embroidered garments, structured suits and blazers, and most occasion wear. <strong>Laundry</strong> is suitable for: cotton shirts, T-shirts, jeans, linen trousers, synthetic sportswear and most everyday separates.</p>\n\n<h2>What the <em>care label tells you</em></h2>\n<p>Every garment sold in India must carry a care label. The symbols tell you exactly which process is required:</p>\n<ul>\n  <li><strong>Circle (○)</strong> — dry clean. Any solvent. Do not wash in water.</li>\n  <li><strong>Circle with P (Ⓟ)</strong> — dry clean with perc or hydrocarbon solvent.</li>\n  <li><strong>Tub / bucket symbol</strong> — can be washed in water. Dots inside indicate maximum temperature.</li>\n  <li><strong>Circle with X (⊗)</strong> — do not dry clean.</li>\n  <li><strong>Tub with X</strong> — do not wash in water.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>If the care label has been removed, assess by fabric: silk, wool, velvet and embroidered garments — dry clean. Cotton, linen and synthetics — wash. When uncertain, dry cleaning is always the safer choice.</p>\n\n<h2>What goes wrong when you <em>wash dry-clean-only</em></h2>\n<p>The most common garment damage seen at The Swiss Laundry is a dry-clean-only item washed at home. The consequences depend on the fabric:</p>\n<ul>\n  <li><strong>Silk</strong> — sheen dulls permanently, weave distorts, watermarks form</li>\n  <li><strong>Wool</strong> — shrinks and felts irreversibly; the microscopic fibre scales interlock and cannot be separated</li>\n  <li><strong>Embroidery and zari</strong> — thread distorts, metallic threads tarnish, sequins warp</li>\n  <li><strong>Structured tailoring</strong> — internal canvas delaminates, shoulder padding distorts, shape is lost permanently</li>\n</ul>\n<div class=\"warn-box\"><strong>If a dry-clean-only garment has been accidentally washed:</strong> do not iron it, do not tumble dry it, do not attempt to stretch it. Bring it to a professional dry cleaner immediately — some post-wash damage can be partially mitigated if treated promptly before the fabric dries and sets.</div>\n\n<h2>The cost <em>comparison</em></h2>\n<p>Dry cleaning costs more per garment than standard laundry. But for garments that require dry cleaning, washing is not a cheaper alternative — it causes permanent damage. The cost of dry cleaning is the cost of preserving the garment correctly. A silk saree dry cleaned ten times costs less than replacing one ruined by a single wash at home.</p>\n\n<div class=\"fact-box\"><strong>For the complete comparison</strong> — 12-row table, 12 garment-by-garment verdicts, the damage section, and care label symbol guide, see our full <a href=\"/dry-cleaning-vs-washing\">Dry Cleaning vs Washing guide</a>.</div>\n\n<div class=\"btn-row\" style=\"margin-top:2rem\">\n  <a href=\"/dry-cleaning\" class=\"btn btn-g\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" width=\"11\" height=\"11\"><path d=\"M5 12h14M12 5l7 7-7 7\"></path></svg> Our Dry Cleaning Service</a>\n  <a href=\"/dry-cleaning-vs-washing\" class=\"btn btn-ol\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" width=\"11\" height=\"11\"><path d=\"M5 12h14M12 5l7 7-7 7\"></path></svg> Full Comparison Guide</a>\n</div>\n<p class=\"seo-hidden\" style=\"position:absolute;left:-999px\">dry cleaning vs laundry difference dry clean or wash which clothes need dry cleaning The Swiss Laundry Kolkata 9836233354</p></article>\n    <aside class=\"blog-sidebar\" aria-label=\"Related content\">\n  <div class=\"sidebar-card\">\n    <span class=\"sidebar-card-h\">Book a pickup</span>\n    <p>Doorstep pickup across 30+ areas in Kolkata on invoices above ₹1,000.</p>\n    <a href=\"/pickup\" class=\"btn btn-g\" style=\"width:100%;justify-content:center\">Book Now</a>\n  </div>\n  <div class=\"sidebar-card\">\n    <span class=\"sidebar-card-h\">Related guides</span>\n    <ul class=\"sidebar-links\">\n      <li><a href=\"/silk-saree-care-guide\">Silk Saree Care Guide</a></li>\n      <li><a href=\"/woollen-clothes-care\">Woollen Clothes Care</a></li>\n      <li><a href=\"/durga-puja-clothes-care\">Durga Puja Clothes Care</a></li>\n      <li><a href=\"/dry-cleaning-vs-washing\">Dry Cleaning vs Washing</a></li>\n      <li><a href=\"/what-is-dry-cleaning\">What Is Dry Cleaning?</a></li>\n    </ul>\n  </div>\n  <div class=\"sidebar-card\">\n    <span class=\"sidebar-card-h\">Ask us anything</span>\n    <p>WhatsApp or call — Monday to Saturday, 10AM to 5PM.</p>\n    <a href=\"https://wa.me/919836233354\" class=\"btn btn-dk\" style=\"width:100%;justify-content:center\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WhatsApp</a>\n  </div>\n</aside>\n  </div>\n</main>\n<a href=\"https://wa.me/919836233354?text=Hi+I+need+help\" class=\"wa-float\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Chat on WhatsApp\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 48 48\" width=\"56\" height=\"56\" xmlns=\"http://www.w3.org/2000/svg\"><circle cx=\"24\" cy=\"24\" r=\"24\" fill=\"#25D366\"></circle><path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M24 10.4C16.5 10.4 10.4 16.5 10.4 24c0 2.4.65 4.7 1.78 6.67L10.4 37.6l7.18-1.75A13.53 13.53 0 0024 37.6c7.5 0 13.6-6.1 13.6-13.6S31.5 10.4 24 10.4z\"></path><path fill=\"#25D366\" d=\"M19.9 17.1c-.38-.86-.78-.88-1.14-.9-.3-.01-.63-.01-.97-.01-.34 0-.88.13-1.34.63-.46.5-1.76 1.72-1.76 4.2s1.8 4.87 2.05 5.21c.25.34 3.51 5.6 8.64 7.63 4.27 1.69 5.14 1.35 6.07 1.27.93-.08 3-.23 3.83-2.12.84-1.88.84-3.5.59-3.83-.25-.34-.59-.51-1.23-.85s-3.81-1.88-4.4-2.09c-.59-.21-1.02-.32-1.44.32-.43.63-1.65 2.09-2.02 2.52-.38.43-.75.48-1.4.16-.64-.32-2.71-1-5.16-3.18-1.91-1.7-3.2-3.8-3.57-4.44-.38-.64-.04-.98.28-1.3.29-.28.64-.73.96-1.1.32-.36.43-.63.64-1.05.21-.42.1-.8-.05-1.12l-.98-2.3z\"></path></svg></a>\n<!-- Sticky booking pill — mobile only, hidden on /pickup -->\n<a href=\"/pickup\" class=\"book-pill\" id=\"bookPill\" aria-label=\"Book a pickup\">\n  <svg width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><path d=\"M5 12h14M12 5l7 7-7 7\"></path></svg>\n  Book Pickup · 2 min\n</a>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<script src=\"https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/@studio-freight/lenis@1.0.42/dist/lenis.min.js\"></script>"
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