Dry cleaning uses solvents instead of water to clean clothes. Here’s what happens:
Inspection and Tagging
Check for Stains: Each item is inspected for stains and damage.
Tagging: Items are tagged to keep track of them.
Pre-Treatment
Spot Treatment: Stains are pre-treated with special solutions.
Cleaning
Solvent Bath: Clothes are washed in a solvent, usually perchloroethylene (perc).
Machine Cycle: The machine agitates clothes to remove dirt.
Post-Cleaning
Inspection: Items are inspected again to ensure all stains are gone.
Pressing and Finishing: Clothes are pressed to remove wrinkles and restore shape.
Packaging
Final Touches: Clothes are bagged and ready for pickup.
Dry cleaning is a thorough process that keeps delicate fabrics looking their best.