I haven't washed any of my wool kilts yet, but my Gordon appears a bit dingy to me. Not in spots, but generally, especiall the front apron.

I don't want to dry clean it AT ALL. I've been thinking about basting the pleats, then dipping it in and out of a tub of cold water several times, allowing it to dry hanging, then pressing it befroe removing the basting.

I'm looking for feedback from anyone who has done this, or has another good way to clean a sort of marginally dingy kilt.