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dry cleaningnoun
the act of cleaning (fabrics) with a solvent other than water
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dry cleaningnoun
The process of cleaning clothes and other fabrics without using water, instead using solvents and specialized equipment.
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Dry cleaning
Dry cleaning is any cleaning process for clothing and textiles using a solvent other than water. Dry cleaning still involves liquid, but clothes are instead soaked in a water-free liquid solvent (usually non-polar as opposed to polar water). Tetrachloroethylene (perchloroethylene), known in the industry as "perc", is the most widely used solvent. Alternative solvents are 1-bromopropane and petroleum spirits.Most natural fibers can be washed in water but some synthetics (e.g., viscose, lyocell, modal, and cupro) react poorly with water and must be dry-cleaned.The expression "dry cleaner" is used both for the shop providing dry cleaning service and for the operator of the machine that performs the process.
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Dry cleaning is a professional cleaning process for garments and textiles using a chemical solvent, rather than water, to remove stains, dirt, and odors. This method prevents damage, shrinkage, or color fading that can occur with standard washing, making it ideal for delicate and high-quality fabrics. The garments are immersed and cleaned in the solvent, then drained and dried, without undergoing a usual 'wet' cleaning process.
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Dry cleaning
Dry cleaning is any cleaning process for clothing and textiles using a chemical solvent other than water. The solvent used is typically tetrachloroethylene, which the industry calls "perc" or "PERC". It is used to clean delicate fabrics that cannot withstand the rough and tumble of a washing machine and clothes dryer; it can also eliminate labor-intensive hand washing.
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The numerical value of dry cleaning in Chaldean Numerology is: 6
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The numerical value of dry cleaning in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4
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