Overview of Dry Cleaning Process and Solvents Used for Dry Cleaning in Dubai
by Areeb Khan Professional Laundry AttendantProcess
of dry-cleaning may not require water; however, it does require a variety of
liquid cleaning solutions. The professionals associated with laundry business
may use the process to clean linens, clothes and a variety of upholstering
materials. This process is used to save certain types of fabric from the damage
of water because the water washes away fine fibers at the time of cleaning. The
woolen materials may become damaged due to this reason. On the other hand, the
water damages the leather materials due to the dampening effect. The
embellishments, such as buttons, beads or crystals, may become damaged during
machine cleaning.
Evolution
of Dry-Cleaning Solvents
The
professionals associated with dry
cleaning Dubai can avoid these damages. These businesses can retain the new
look of clothing materials, upholsteries or other items for years. In
yesteryears, the petroleum-based solvents along with kerosene; turpentine and
gasoline were used in the process of dry-cleaning to remove the stains.
However, these solvents were extremely flammable and increased the risk of
catastrophic accidents due to this reason. The modern businesses use either
PERC or more eco-friendly materials in dry-cleaning due to this reason.
Eco-Friendly
Solutions
The
Perchloroethylene or PERC is the most common dry-cleaning solvent. This solvent
is nonflammable and friendly to the fabric. However, the modern studies have
labeled this solvent to be unfriendly to the nature and it may release harmful
elements to the nature after being discarded. The PERC may also cause
discoloration to some fabric, such as silk or lace, along with the
embellishments. This solvent is expert at removing the oil-based stains; however,
it may leave behind a chemical smell on the cleaned fabric. Hence, the best laundry in Dubai may use latest
eco-friendly solvents at the time of dry-cleaning. It enables a professional to
achieve flawless cleanliness whilst making sure to avoid the adverse
side-effects.
·
In the list of eco-friendly dry-cleaning
solutions, Glycol ethers take the first position. These solvents are readily
available and offer an economic solution for dry-cleaning.
·
The liquid silica is another dry-cleaning
solvent that is friendlier to environment. The silica is liquefied under
extreme pressure in order to be used in the process of dry-cleaning. This
solvent causes zero adverse effects to the fabric or to the nature.
·
The liquid carbon-dioxide is the most
effective and safest dry-cleaning solvent. It can remove all types of stains
along with the odors. It also causes no harm to the environment.
Process
of Dry-Cleaning
The
professionals associated with dry
cleaning Dubai do not start cleaning immediately after receiving the
laundry. These professionals thoroughly inspect each item to identify all
hidden stains, to determine the fabric’s type or to spot the embellishments
that may require covering. They usually remove the tougher stains manually
before starting the process. These professionals may even press each clothing
material before returning the items to the clients.
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