Go Green And Dry Clean At Home
You can save a tons of money and cut down on use of energy and chemicals by steam cleaning your clothes at home. A number of modern appliances are now available to make it easier.
Contrary to what some people think, dry cleaning does not extend the life of any garment. As with any other type of cleaning, the process still introduces wear and tear on your fabrics. So if you have woolens, fine suits or other items that are marked “dry cleaning only,” you should consider your options.
If you go to a traditional neighborhood dry cleaner, they will likely use PERC (perchloroethylene), a volatile organic compound that can cause dizziness, headaches, nausea and irritation. It has been linked to groundwater contamination and cancer at high doses. Some cleaners use a less-toxic hydrocarbon called DF-2000, but the EPA lists that as a neurotoxin and skin and eye irritant. A better option is a carbon dioxide-based “green cleaner.”
Still, save the expense, and the need to leave the house, with a steam cleaner. LG’s steam wash and dry system uses less water than even a front-loading laundry machine. These types of cleaners are great for pressing slacks and other items you want looking their best.
Hello I’m the owner of OrganiCare Fine GarmentCare Centers located in Phoenix, AZ. I agree with not using perc. and looking for a cleaners that uses alternatives to perc. Wet Cleaning is offered at both of my plants, we can clean any type of fabric in water! We will be changing out our DF 2000 or hydrocarbon dry cleaning machines for CO2 next summer. Co2 and Wet Cleaning are the only real organic green technologies of cleaning garments don’t be fooled by your neighborhood cleaners saying that their Organic. I have had an alternative to Perc. called df2000 or hydrocarbon for years before co2 and wet cleaning were real options for garment care. My thoughts are to always stay on top of new technologies in the market place to be as green as possible. That’s why we are implementing co2 and we have already implemented wet cleaning. Of course we are carbon neutral as well as our vans and we offer bio degradable poly bags, re useable garment bags, promote clients to recycle their hangers, use natural gas boilers, and all the other greener options that we can. That should be standard in your cleaners. Complementary delivery and pick-up of your garments from your home or office should be standard as well at your local cleaners. This lessens the amount of emissions of 100’s of clients coming to your cleaners every week. Feel free to call or email for any questions that you might have. 480-585-3936 or brad@organicdrycleaners.com. P.S. please don’t be really fooled by any cleaners that say they use Green Earth solvent, this solvent number one doesn’t clean anything on its best day and is made out of silicone. Canada is looking towards banning this solvent. It sounds really good but it doesn’t work and is not a green alternative at all.
Thanks Brad Keeling President organiCare Fine GarmentCare Centers www.organicarecleaners.com
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