Dry cleaning uses chemical solvents instead of water to clean clothes. The solvents evaporate at lower temperatures to gently yet effectively clean fabrics without high heat.
The Process
The dry cleaning process does not use water to activate cleaning solvents. This prevents stretching and shrinking and is ideal for delicate fabrics and clothes with intricate designs that would be damaged by traditional washing. It also removes stains like oil that water alone cannot remove.
Clothes are washed together in a dry cleaning machine that uses solvent instead of water and detergent. The solvents target specific cleaning needs. After dry cleaning, items may still need ironing to smooth wrinkles caused by the spinning motion and heat exposure during cleaning. The level of heat varies based on material being cleaned.
Heat Application
Dry cleaners often apply steam or heat to remove wrinkles and odors after the cleaning process.