Green Eco Friendly Dry Cleaning
HOW TO: DRY CLEAN WITH CARE
Beautifully crafted, delicate designer clothing will invariably carry a ‘Dry Clean Only’ label, but what does that actually mean and what are the possible environmental impacts of dry cleaning?
WHAT DO DRY CLEANERS DO?
Dry cleaning can be a chemical-heavy process where clothes are soaked in solvents, which then evaporate at very high temperatures. While it might be efficient at removing stains, it’s hard on the garment’s fibres and, more importantly, on the environment.
WHAT DOES A “DRY CLEAN ONLY” CARE LABEL MEAN?
Some clothes do need to be handled by professional cleaners, especially those made from delicate materials or featuring embroidery, beading, or leather patches. For these pieces, we recommend looking for a dry cleaner that uses greener methods, which can clean your clothes without the nasty chemicals.
WHAT IS GREEN OR ECO DRY CLEANING?
Green dry-cleaning technologies do not require the use of toxic solvents—which impact your health, your clothes longevity, and the planet—to be effective. The new eco dry cleaners focus on combining artisanal care and expert technology to avoid the unnecessarily use of harsh chemicals.
WHAT CAN YOU DO?
Investigate your local dry cleaners’ processes, and the next time you send your clothes to be to be dry-cleaned check whether they will be handled with non-toxic properties.