What is Dry Cleaning?
Dry cleaning (or dry-cleaning) is any cleaning process for clothes and textiles utilizing an organic solvent instead of water. In fact, the term “dry cleaning” is misleading; it is called dry cleaning since the fluid consists of little or no water and does not penetrate the fibers as water does. Dry cleaning utilizes perchloroethylene (perc) to remove soil and stains from fabric. It has the ability to dissolve greases and oils and helps prevent shrinkage, loss of color, and fabric distortion. Dry cleaning is necessary for cleaning items that may otherwise be damaged by water and soap or detergent. Dry cleaning is necessary for fabrics which are delicate and may not do well in every day washing.

