What Chemicals Are Used in Dry Cleaning? Solvents Explained
Dry cleaning uses liquid solvents instead of water, most commonly petroleum-based hydrocarbon blends, perchloroethylene (PERC), silicone solvent D5, or modified alcohol solvents. Professional cleaners also use water, detergents, surfactants, stain-removal agents, sizing products, and steam during treatment, finishing, and quality control. What Does Dry Cleaning Mean? Dry cleaning is textile cleaning performed with a liquid […]
Why Do Clothes Say Dry Clean Only? What the Label Really Means
Clothes say “Dry Clean Only” because water, detergent, agitation, heat, or drying may damage the garment’s fibers, dyes, shape, lining, or bonded construction. The label is a manufacturer’s risk warning, not proof that every fiber is water-sensitive. It means the maker recommends professional solvent cleaning because the garment was designed and tested around that method. […]