The Dirt on Dry Cleaning

What is the difference between DRY Cleaning and WET Cleaning?
March 2, 2017

Dry-cleaning may get the sauce stain out of your favorite top, but it will also leave cancer-causing fumes in the air. France has decided to ban the main chemical used in dry cleaning and push cleaners to go green.

Perchlorethylene, also known as perc or tetrachloroethylene, is a solvent regularly used in dry cleaning. This clear liquid to remove stains and dirt from all types of fabrics. It's effective and inexpensive, which is why 95% of dry cleaners in Europe use it every day. But, perchloroethylene is also a toxic chemical. The World Health Organization's International Agency for Research on Cancer lists perchloroethylene on their A2 category, meaning it's 'probably carcinogenic to humans'.

Perchlorethylene, also known as perc or tetrachloroethylene, is a solvent regularly used in dry cleaning. This clear liquid to remove stains and dirt from all types of fabrics. It's effective and inexpensive, which is why 95% of dry cleaners in Europe use it every day. But, perchloroethylene is also a toxic chemical. The World Health Organization's International Agency for Research on Cancer lists perchloroethylene on their A2 category, meaning it's 'probably carcinogenic to humans'.

Canada's environment minister is announcing new regulations limiting the use of perchloroethylene, or perc, by dry cleaners. It is suspected of causing cancer and liver and kidney disease and known to contaminate drinking water. Perc was first declared toxic in 1997 under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act.

The Natural Laundry Company (NLC) is a premium garment care provider that offers UAE residents and businesses a natural biodegradable alternative to traditional toxic chemical solvent-based dry cleaning

The Natural Laundry Company runs an automated, intelligent process that combines water with biodegradable solvents to gently clean garments from simple shirts to the most delicate of evening gowns and silk rugs.

Our automated process optimizes for every type of material and stain bringing the garment care into our modern technology-based era. The technology helps us carefully control every step to protect your garments including water temperature, rotation, and detergent levels.

With the environment a top priority, the process also requires 30%-80% less energy and water compared to dry-cleaning alternatives.

The NLC cleaning process uses the nontoxic detergent that is safe for the environment and your health. It also protects garment color and texture far longer than PERC based solvents. Clothes emerge from a wet cleaning process smelling fresh with no chemical residue odor.

The outcome: a premium service with superior results: no toxic cancer-causing chemicals on your skin and clothes, cleaner clothes with longer life, and no damage to the environment

For more information contact us directly on fresh@naturallaundry.ae