Perchloroethylene (PERC) is a widely used solvent in the dry cleaning industry due to its powerful degreasing and stain-removing properties.
Clothes are loaded into a dry cleaning machine, which looks like a large front-loading washer.
Instead of water and detergent, PERC is used as the cleaning solvent.
The solvent dissolves oil, grease, and organic stains without damaging delicate fabrics like wool, silk, or rayon.
Wash: PERC is pumped into the drum and circulated through the clothes.
Extract: The solvent is drained and extracted via spinning.
Dry: Clothes are dried with warm air, and the solvent is collected, condensed, and recycled for reuse.
Powerful cleaning agent for oils and greases
Non-flammable, making it safer for industrial use
Gentle on fabrics, preventing shrinkage and color fading
Recyclable within the machine, reducing waste