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Wet cleaning refers to methods of professional cleaning that, in contrast to traditionaldry cleaning, avoids the use of organic solvents such astetrachloroethylene and hydrocarbons, but instead uses the inorganic solvent water with organicdetergents. Proponents of wet cleaning state that these methods can be used without shrinking or otherwise damaging garments that typically require dry cleaning.[1][2][3][4]
FromAmerican Dry Cleaner: "74.7% of dry cleaners use wet cleaning when cleaning casual clothing and sportswear; specialty items, like draperies and gowns (42.3%); “business casual” or softly tailored clothing (38%); restoration work (25.4%); and tailored workwear (16.9%).[5]
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