How to clean Cashmere from dirty snow ?

So I was going to go to school today (snowed overnight) despite being ill so I was walking to the bus stop wearing all my warm clothing (I've got 1 single set). The construction worker (@49th/cambie) driving a big truck saw me and swerved into the right turning lane (it's a 1 lane street w/ a biking lane, completely unnecessary douchebaggery) and soaked me with snow.

I was wearing a cashmere overcoat, toque, scarf and they all got soaked (even my jeans and my thermal stuff I was wearing under my jeans and sweater) with brown snow. How do I clean it from the dirt that I know will show up after it dries? I'm not putting it by the heater b/c I remember I'm supposed to let it naturally dry.

I'd probably take the coat to the cleaners. Cashmere coats ain't cheap, it'd be worth $15 to get it cleaned. Some stuff you might try gently handwashing and block drying.

Originally Posted by HomerJ

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take the coat to the cleaners. Some stuff you might try gently handwashing and block drying.
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thanks
I guess I'll let it dry and wipe off the dirt softly (so much white sandy stuff on it) and bring it to the cleaners.

Go to a VERY REPUTABLE Dry Cleaners!

I wouldn't let it dry dirty. Since it's already wet, I'd sponge off what dirt I could and then take it in immediately.

What's wrong with bringing back a dead thread?

Anyway, a slight twist to the original question is that I have a tan coloured cashmere overcoat made by Nicola Blasi. Walked the streets in central London with a large umbrella, in light steady rain. Upon return I noticed multiple water splats across the back/front and arms etc. All quite normal, and I really though they'd dry out in a day. However, these ain't going anywhere. Brushed lightly when dry... nothing. Dampened with a clean white handkerchief... nothing. I don't recall any particular incident, except the rain was steady but not exceptionally heavy. The overcoat wasn't even that wet.

I hope this ain't going to happen every time I step into the drizzle.

So:

1.) Is tan coloured cashmere known to behave in this way, even under very light rain/drizzle?

2.) Will dry cleaning remove the spots?

3.) Or, would a Burford Valet Service http://burfordvalet.com sponge and press see to it (I hate dry cleaning)?

Cheers

Lear