In our day-to-day lives, we’re saturated with advertisements for products and services that claim they work, when actually, they don’t. It’s disheartening, isn’t it? Purchasing that Sham-wow to find that it doesn’t really clean everything, or that ‘fat-burning vibration table’ which makes you lose weight without even exercising, except that it doesn’t make you lose weight at all.
So, if you’ve never got your clothes dry-cleaned before, it’s fair to ask the question of whether or not it actually makes a difference to your clothes. While the answer is a resounding ‘yes’, let’s take a look at the science behind it!
Better at removing tough stains than washing your clothes
Dry cleaning is far more effective at removing tough stains than any other type of cleaning. This is because dry cleaning uses clothing-safe chemicals and solvents instead of ordinary store-bought detergent or soap. With dry cleaning, your clothes aren’t submerged in water – instead, they’re treated with fast-drying chemicals which get better results on removing grease, oil and deep-set stains. This makes all the difference to a regular laundry wash.
Dry cleaning doesn’t damage specific materials
Some materials are more delicate than others. Wool, for example, is prone to shrinking and it’s always risky to run a woollen garment through a washing machine and dryer, as this can cause it to shrink. The difference with dry cleaning is that garments aren’t washed or dried using conventional equipment – specialised machines are used for both tasks, with zero risk of shrinkage. Other delicate fabrics like leather, silk, cashmere and suede are also suitable for dry cleaning as they won’t get damaged in the process.
Colour and brightness
One of the main differences you’ll notice when you first dry-clean your clothes, rather than chuck them in the washing machine, is the increase in colour and brightness. Whites become whiter, colours become brighter and there’s just an overall glow about your clothes which doesn’t happen with a normal washing machine.
Finishing
Another huge difference to your clothes that dry cleaning makes is the finishing. Dry cleaning employs special pressing equipment which gives your garments a clean, crisp finish and deters it from getting crinkled. Therefore, your clothes look smooth and lovely without even having to iron them afterwards.
Odour removal
Got a piece of vintage clothing that, no matter how many times you wash it, it still smells like a dusty old basement? That problem can be solved with dry cleaning. One of the main advantages of dry cleaning is the fact that the solvents used can remove odours like the one mentioned above.
Ready to experience the real difference between laundry-cleaned and dry-cleaned clothes? Head to the professionals at Deluxe Dry Cleaning. With over 20 years’ of getting amazing results in the dry-cleaning industry, Deluxe Dry Cleaning deliver the best service at the best price. Conveniently located in West Footscray, pop into Deluxe Dry Cleaning and give your clothes the clean they deserve.
