{"id":2734,"date":"2019-06-03T15:50:14","date_gmt":"2019-06-03T14:50:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/?p=2734"},"modified":"2025-10-10T12:43:00","modified_gmt":"2025-10-10T11:43:00","slug":"commonly-asked-questions-about-dry-cleaning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/commonly-asked-questions-about-dry-cleaning\/","title":{"rendered":"Commonly Asked Questions About Dry Cleaning"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #808080;\">There are many questions about dry cleaning, most of which are concerned with how effective it is in cleaning our clothes. Here are some of the most commonly asked questions about dry cleaning.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #00ccff;\">How Does Dry Cleaning Work?<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"color: #808080;\">Dry cleaning is a cleaning method for textiles using solvents. The technique is the same as wet washing (laundry) but instead of using soap and water, it&#8217;s replaced with cleaning solvents. For more information about how dry cleaning works, see our blog post on the\u00a0dry cleaning process.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #00ccff;\">Will Dry Cleaning Remove Stains?<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"color: #808080;\">A majority of the time, yes, dry cleaning will remove stains. However, that depends on what type of stain it is and how long the stain has been there for.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #00ccff;\">Will dry cleaning kill germs?<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"color: #808080;\">Yes. The solvents work well to penetrate and get rid of dirt, and the heat from the machines and steamer will effectively get rid of germs and bacteria.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #00ccff;\">Is Dry Cleaning Better Than Washing?<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"color: #808080;\">That depends on the type of fabric you&#8217;re dealing with. What ever washing instruction is illustrated on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.laundryheap.com\/blog\/the-basics-laundry-symbol-guide\/\">care label<\/a>, that is the best option to go with when cleaning your garment. If you want to compare the differences between the two cleaning methods, check out our laundry vs dry cleaning blog post.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #00ccff;\">How Long Does Dry Cleaning Take?<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"color: #808080;\">In general, dry cleaning usually takes between 24-72 hours. With Laundryheap, dry cleaning takes up to 24 hours for clothing items and some home essentials such as pillow and duvet covers, and 72 hours for home and bedding items.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #00ccff;\">Does Dry Cleaning Shrink Clothes?<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"color: #808080;\">No. Since there is no combination water involved, it is not possible for the dry cleaning method to shrink clothes.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #00ccff;\">Does Dry Cleaning Remove Odour?<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"color: #808080;\">That depends on how strong the odour is. Dry cleaning does well in removing dirt and bacteria but might not be as effective in removing odour.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #00ccff;\">Is Dry Cleaning Safe?<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"color: #808080;\">With green dry cleaning, yes. There are now many dry cleaners that use eco-friendly cleaning solutions like liquid co2 instead of perc, which is safe for the environment and for the skin.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #00ccff;\">Can You Wash Clothes That Need To Be Dry Cleaned Only?<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"color: #808080;\">Ideally, no, you shouldn&#8217;t. Clothing made from fabrics that have to be dry cleaned only do not react well to washing in water. Consequences are that clothes will usually distort in shape or damage the fabric.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #00ccff;\">Can You Do Dry Cleaning At Home?<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"color: #808080;\">Yes, you can. You can purchase home dry cleaning kits. 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