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What does it mean?
He points out the ironic implication that clothes labeled dry-clean only are often dirty because no one wants to wash them.
In plain terms
Dry clean only clothes are just dirty laundry.
What can you take from it?
Labels reveal hidden truths.

Where it applies

  • laundry
  • shopping for clothes
  • wardrobe care

Putting it to work

  • read labels carefully
  • wash clothes properly

Questions to consider

  • What do you think about dry-clean only clothes?

Another view

Not all dry-clean only items are dirty.

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