Dry cleaning is probably as old as the advent of textile clothing itself. From the earliest ages there was a realization that some textiles could just not be washed with water but needed to be cleaned in a different way that would not destroy delicate fabrics.

But in spite of the name, ‘dry’ cleaning is not a completely dry process.

Fluids are used in the dry cleaning process to remove soil and stains from fabrics.  These fluids can dissolve greases and oils in a way that water cannot. 

Most dry cleaning these days are accomplished through the use of dry cleaning machines. In our plant we use a 4th generation top of the line closed looped Euromac Dry cleaning machine with a refrigerated dry cleaning unit.

This machine has the almost magical ability to help restore garments to a ‘like-new’ condition without shrinkage, loss of colour and distortion.

Before cleaning, garments are inspected and classified. The length of the cleaning cycle is dependant upon the type of article cleaned and the degree of soiling.

Some heavily stained garments may go through a stain removal process prior to cleaning to aid in better soil and stain removal. A stain removal technician will treat specific items just prior to cleaning.