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What Are the Different Dry Cleaning Classifications? How are the Clothes Separated While Cleaned?
Saturday, November 14, 2020

When it comes to top notch dry cleaning, dry cleaning companies have to maintain proper solvent levels and use the proper wash time for the correct type and weights of fabrics. There are many different types of fabrics, dyes and fibers.  All of these will not withstand the same dry cleaning process.  Lace and beads, for example, will not withstand the process that will give maximum soil removal, unlike the hard wools and some blended fabrics.  Because of this, when it comes to classification, the consideration of fabric safety must be taken into account first while soil removal then comes second.  Pre-testing dyes and trims is also a very important part of the classification process.

Separating by weight is important.  The heavy weight fabrics are much more durable than the lighter weight fabrics and can usually withstand the wash times necessary to adequately remove heavy fabric soils. Typically, dark fabrics tend to be dirtier (because they are often worn longer) and will require a longer wash cycle. 

Separating by color is a must.  Sorting by color, keeping the light-colored garments and white garments separate from the dark-colored garments will help to avoid discoloration from the bleeding of dark dyes onto the lighter colored garments and greatly reduce the risk of discoloration issues.These are the basics of garment classification.  However, this can be greatly expanded on to include garments with fancy trim, beads, sequins or household items, restoration type work, heavily soiled garments/uniforms and the list can go on and on. The deciding factor for the cleaning procedure of any load of dry cleaning must be based on those limitations of the most fragile item in that particular load of dry cleaning to avoid damage.

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