Dry cleaning

Dry cleaning is the use of solvents to remove soil and stains from fabric. It is called "dry cleaning" because the solvents contain little or no water and do not penetrate the fibers as water does. Dry cleaning solvent is not harmful to any fabric, and dry cleaning is the only safe method for cleaning many types of garments.

Natural fibers such as wools and silks will shrink and perhaps lose their color when washed in water, but will dry clean beautifully. Cottons and linens, unless they are preshrunk in manufacture, will also shrink in home laundering. Dry cleaning is particularly effective in removing greasy, oily stains from synthetic fibers, which have an affinity for oils.

But the professional dry cleaner provides more than just dry cleaning. This service also includes professional removal of problem stains that will not come out with simple dry cleaning. It also includes professional pressing, careful packaging, and inspections at every step along the way to make sure that all stains have been attended to and the item has been properly pressed and finished.

Dry cleaning can extend the life of your wardrobe, and your knowledge about dry cleaning can bring you more value for your clothing pound.