Dry cleaning: What is it?
W hile you dry-clean your garments, a liquid solvent is used to clean them rather than water and soap like you would while doing laundry at home. The term "dry cleaning" refers to the solvent's low or non-existent water content. Large, highly sophisticated, computer-controlled dry cleaners are used by D ry Cleaners in Temple Bar. Although the liquid solvent used does dissipate considerably faster than water, your clothes do get wet. It is not drained and disposed of like a washing machine would with soiled water because solvent is used in place of water. During the whole cleaning procedure, the solvent is recirculated via filters to get rid of any pollutants that loosen up. Before being used again, the solvent is then distilled until it is completely pure and transparent. Compared to "wet" or water-based cleaning, dry cleaning has two key advantages: The fibres swell in water. In many clothing, shrinkage, and dye fading are caused by this swelling action. Wa...