7 things you should never dry clean, from baby clothes to active wear, and what to do at home instead

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Have you ever wondered about the things you should never dry clean?

It might be a brilliant way to freshen up fabrics you can't put in your washing machine, but, say our laundry pros, there are still plenty of things which can't, or shouldn't, be taken to the dry cleaners.