dry-clean

She urged her to persuade Ms. Lewinsky not to dry-clean or throw away a certain dress that held physical evidence of the affair.

Be sure to launder or dry-clean clothing that you’ve worn, because clothes moths are drawn to fibers with body oils or food spills.

Before you drop off your favorite duds, though, check whether you really need to dry-clean them.

If it merely says to dry-clean, consider that a recommendation, and know that you might be able to do it yourself.

If the tag reads “dry-clean only,” respect that as sartorial gospel.