How Does Modern Dry Cleaning Work

Dry cleaning is a process of cleaning clothes that uses a solvent instead of water. The solvent is usually a petroleum-based chemical, and the clothes are tumbled in the solvent to remove stains. The solvent is then removed from the clothes, and the clothes are pressed to remove wrinkles.

[jenqinshi]

I've sat through the whole video, I felt like I just graduated from Laundry Academy. This video was beyond my expectations. Amazing!

[niles]

Thank you cameraman for going back in time to get the clips and information for us!

[TheCaznut]

Since a child I have been wondering how this is done. So many hours of speculation. This morning I wake up and decide I've had enough. I'm gonna find out today, one way or another.

So thank you!

[TylerTheIT]

My first job was at a laundromat in a small town. I learned a lot there. They did wet and dry cleaning (mostly for hospitals), but used older methods, machines, and technology. Based on what I have learned after watching this video and from what I have heard over the years, they lost a lot of business due to the inability to innovate with modern technology. Customers were not happy with their 'cleaned' garments. Their individual customers and contracts with businesses began to dwindle. They didn't make any changes or learn from the industry of new improvements. In the end, they lost it all. I knew the owner and his wife (sadly no longer with us) as well as his family. Sad to see it happen, but also interesting to see what the modern industry is like today.

[mrmonroe]

This might actually be the best educational video I have ever seen. Really outstanding work, this is an achievement!

[hootinouts]

Excellent presentation. I have always had a fascination with all technology. This video gives me a whole new level of respect and admiration for all those involved with this amazing cleaning process. The scientists, chemists, engineers, craftsmen, and the dry cleaning industry workers all have my deepest respect.

[brnoprague]

Excellent presentation with great know how of the dry cleaning - I never thought, this is such a complex process. Wonderful !

[Isaharif]

This education is worth paying for. Brilliant.

[geneliasmith]

Thank you for sharing the whole process with us! It was worth watching! I've noticed that many companies, such as OXXO Care Cleaners, are now adopting eco-friendly technology and discontinuing the use of harsh chemicals in their cleaning processes. They're also providing 24/7 pick-up and drop-off services, as well as same-day laundry services.

[dougwbenson]

This was amazingly in depth education about Dry Cleaning. Wow!

[dddededada]

I would like to thank the camera for working so hard to driver this piece of art

[lionsmane]

ABSOLUTELY INCORRECT: THOMAS JENNINGS invented a process called 'dry scouring, ' a forerunner of modern dry cleaning. He patented the process in 1821, making him likely the first black person in America to receive a patent.
Get it Correct..

[joshuabrown]

Dry cleaners today use starch and Perchloroethylene or "Perc" as it's know in the Dry Cleaning industry. Sometimes, they will use Natural Gas as a cleaner in the machine. Also, dry cleaners use a ton of steam too. So much in fact, they use a massive boiler, like 10 to 20 ton boilers. I have been inside so many boiler rooms, and every single one of them gets really hot. In the winter time, it's not so bad. In the summertime, however, its awful. It gets up to 140 degrees, (or 60C.), in there. They also have water heaters in that room too. You only get 15 minutes inside so whatever you're repairing better get done quick in those hot summer days.

[marylawrence]

I use to manage a Dry Cleaners. I loved it!

[a-lb]

I really liked the info on Clothes labels and the difference between Organic (hydrocarbon) Solvents and TetraChloroEtheline.

[masud-ahmed-cuet]

a very professional and attractive video production.

[lilblackduc]

I expected to watch a show about just cleaning garments in solvents like Naptha. I was very pleasantly surprised. Thank you...

[dimik]

This is really an excellent (Russian?) presentation. The details, processes and people involved in dry cleaning are complicated to someone like me who just throws his laundry in the washer and dryer. Is the solvent used repeatedly or just once? It would seem that dry cleaners would have to work with large volumes of clothes to be commercially viable. Thank you

[JasonSpitzMI]

Thanks for translating this video into English because the characters in the video lips are not synchronizing with the video. That's an indication that this video was recorded in it's original non english language.🤔.

[TheMightyKinkle]

1:53 Still dry cleaning the clothes from Chernobyl I see 😅