Main Title |
Wetcleaning Equipment Report: A Report on Washers, Dryers, Finishing Equipment, and Detergents for Machine-Based Professional Wetcleaning. |
Author |
Star, A. ;
Vasquez, C. ;
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CORP Author |
Center for Neighborhood Technology, Chicago, IL.;Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC. |
Publisher |
Apr 1999 |
Year Published |
1999 |
Report Number |
EPA/744/R-99/001; |
Stock Number |
PB2006-101880 |
Additional Subjects |
Dry cleaning ;
Wet methods ;
Laundries ;
Clothes washers ;
Clothes dryers ;
Appliances ;
Detergents ;
Solvents ;
Cleaners ;
Perchloroethylene ;
Environmental impact ;
Water quality management ;
Regulations ;
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Internet Access |
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Holdings |
Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last Modified |
Checkout Status |
NTIS |
PB2006-101880 |
Some EPA libraries have a fiche copy filed under the call number shown. |
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07/26/2022 |
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Collation |
34p |
Abstract |
Professional wetcleaning can be called something old and something new. Cleaning in water has always been part of the repertoire of professional cleaners. The ability to clean a large portion of clothes in water in an economically viable way became possible with the development of machine based wetcleaning. By reducing reliance on perchloroethylene--the most commonly used dry cleaning solvent--wetcleaning can reduce concerns regarding environmental and health impacts of the garment-cleaning industry. It can help dry cleaners provide their customers with high quality service while avoiding the burdens of regulations and liability. Wetcleaning machines are a new line of high-tech commercial washing and drying machines that increase the range of dry clean only garments that can be cleaned in water. |