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Wet cleaning refers to methods of professional cleaning that, in contrast to traditional dry cleaning, avoids the use of organic solvents such as tetrachloroethylene and hydrocarbons, but instead uses the inorganic solvent water with organic . Proponents of wet cleaning state that these methods can be used without shrinking or otherwise damaging garments that typically require dry cleaning.Renee Montagne, "Some Dry Cleaners Turning to... Wet Cleaning" and
target="_blank" rel="nofollow"> "Interview: Peter Sinsheimer on wet cleaning", Morning Edition, January 10, 2005.Eviana Hartman, "The Messy Truth About Dry Cleaning", The Washington Post, August 10, 2008.Jill Leovoy, "A Greener Kind of Cleaner", Los Angeles Times, March 11, 1996.
From American 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%).
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