
|
Dry Cleaning Dry cleaning is any cleaning process for clothing and textiles using an organic solvent rather than water — generally known as dry cleaning fluid, and typically this is tetrachloroethylene (called perchloroethylene or perc in the industry). Dry cleaning is necessary for cleaning items which would otherwise be damaged by water and soap or detergent. It may also be sought if washing by hand — another alternative for some delicate fabrics — is seen as laborious. A dry cleaning machine is somewhat similar to a combination of a domestic washing machine, and clothes dryer. Garments are placed into a washing/extraction chamber (referred to as the basket, or drum). This is the core of the dry cleaning machine. The washing chamber contains a horizontal, perforated drum that rotates within an outer shell. The shell holds the solvent while the rotating drum holds the garment load. Depending on the size of the machine the basket capacity will be between 20 and 80 lb (9-36 kg) of garments. |
|
Sutherland Shire Dry Cleaners Business Directory and Community Guide |

