How is dry cleaning hazardous?
When you take that plastic bag off of the dry cleaning in your closet, you’re releasing toxic chemicals into a small space – and opening the door to a cancer risk. According to the US EPA, inhaling the fumes of perchloroethylene – a popular dry cleaning solvent – can cause cancer.
What you can do…
- Remove the bag from your dry cleaning to air out the clothing in a well-ventilated area before you bring it into your house.
- Consider using a home dry-cleaning kit, which usually involves a special sheet you throw in the dryer with your clothing.
Additional Links
- Request Additional Information
- Request Additional Information – [ Text Version ]
- Watch the Dry Cleaning TV Commercial
- Alternatives to Perchloroethylene
- US EPA – Perchloroethylene Fact Sheet
- NIOSH Health and Safety Topic – Dry Cleaning
