Inhoudsopgave
Wat bedoelen ze met dry clean only?
Oorzaak: het dry clean only-etiketje dat je thuis pas ontdekte. Die stoffen kunnen beter niet nat worden, en hoewel de naam anders doet vermoeden, komt aan stomen geen druppel water te pas. De stomer gebruikt perchloorethyleen, een chemische vloeistof.
Wat met kleding die je niet mag wassen?
Was kledingstukken die alleen chemisch gereinigd mogen worden en die fijn kant of kralen, of speciale vouwen, plooien of stiksels hebben, nooit in de wasmachine. Over het algemeen geldt dat je kledingstukken gemaakt van acetaat, leer of suède altijd chemisch moet laten reinigen en nooit moet proberen te wassen.
What is drydry cleaning?
Dry cleaning isn’t “dry”; the process uses liquids other than water to clean fabrics. Despite the name, dry cleaning is a process that uses liquids other than water to clean clothes, bedding, upholstery and other types of fabrics.
What is the difference between washing and dry cleaning?
While cleaning the surface of fabrics, it does not penetrate the fibers like water does in a washing machine. Dry cleaning is typically used on clothes and fabrics that cannot withstand the rigors of a standard home washer and dryer. This process preserves the desirable qualities of many fabrics and helps to prevent shrinking and stretching.
What happens if you dry clean with water?
While drying the fabric removes the water, the fiber may be unable to return to its original shape. Another problem with water is that high temperatures (hot water) may be needed to extract some stains, potentially damaging the fabric. Dry cleaning solvents, on the other hand, are nonpolar molecules.
How do dry cleaning solvents work?
As with washing in water, mechanical agitation and friction lift the stains away from the fabric, so they are removed with the solvent. In the 19th century, petroleum-based solvents were used for commercial dry cleaning, including gasoline, turpentine, and mineral spirits. While these chemicals were effective, they were also flammable.