Dry cleaning is an option for materials that don't do well in water, which is where dry cleaning is best. The process uses chemical solvents instead of water and is safe for all types of clothing materials. We'll discuss the process a dry cleaning service uses from washing and drying to the finishing process here.
First, the items are inspected to spot any stains for attempted removal. A special spray solution is applied to boost removal efforts, and then they are gently scrubbed until it's gone whenever possible.
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If it has been cleaned before and the stain remains, it may be impossible to remove because it has set in during previous cleanings.
Clothes are then presorted by colors and fabrics before cleaning them with a safe, natural solvent. This natural cleaning method uses liquid solvents, including Tetrachloroethylene, which is the most widely used solvent, followed by Trichloroethane and Petroleum spirits. Solvents are then rinsed from the garments in another specialized process.
Clothes are not exposed to the high heat involved in traditional processes that can result in shrinking. Instead, low heating is used to get things dried in 30 minutes. The finishing processes include either steaming or ironing to straighten any wrinkles depending on the material. Pieces are then covered in plastic, attached to hangers, placed on a rack, and tagged for customer pickup.