Frequently Asked Questions

WHAT IS DRY CLEANING?

Dry cleaning, as the term suggests, is a method of cleaning clothes that does not use water. All kinds of clothing items are instead immersed in a liquid solvent designed to remove dirt, stains, and odours from your clothes.

WHY GO TO A DRY CLEANER WHEN I HAVE A WASHING MACHINE?

There are several reasons why people prefer dry cleaners to washing machines. For one thing, dry cleaning eliminates the possibility of your clothes shrinking or tearing in the wash. Dry cleaning does not launder your items with water, mechanical movement, or heat. Though the dry cleaning method is gentler, the solvents used are far more powerful than laundry detergent and can remove stains and blemishes more easily.

I HEARD DRY CLEANING SHORTENS A GARMENT’S LIFESPAN, IS THAT TRUE?

We’re not sure where that rumours originated, but it is just that: a rumour! In fact, Dry cleaning clothes extends their life. Our methods remove stains that washing machines cannot remove and preserve the colours of a garment. Even after washing, there may be stains and dirt embedded in the fabric that are not visible, making the piece less comfortable and, eventually, unwearable.

DOES SWEATING HURT MY CLOTHING?

Perspiration wreaks havoc on clothing. Worse, antiperspirants containing aluminium chloride can damage your clothes if used excessively. To avoid sweat damage, limit the amount of antiperspirant you use and take affected clothing to a dry cleaner as soon as possible after wearing it.

HOW DOES DRY CLEANING AFFECT THE COLOR IN MY CLOTHES?

According to the Care Label Rule, colours are able to withstand the recommended care procedure. In general, dry cleaning preserves colours better than washing machines, but our team will always check the labels ahead of time to ensure the garment can withstand the process.

CAN DRY CLEANING REMOVE ALL STAINS?

Dry cleaning has been shown to be more effective than washing machines at removing stains. Unfortunately, some stains are permanent and cannot be removed even with the best cleaning methods. Do not attempt to remove a stain from your clothes on your own. Washing a stain or attempting to remove it with a home remedy can actually embed it deeper into the fabric, making it permanent. Bring the item in question to Premier Cleaners as soon as possible, and our trained laundry professionals will attempt to remove it.