Steam Instead of Dry Clean
Save money, fuel and chemicals by steaming clean your clothes at home.
Get a jump on spring cleaning.
Save money, fuel and chemicals by steaming clean your clothes at home. Steam cleaning is greener than taking your clothes to the dry cleaners.
By Brian Clark Howard
http://www.thedailygreen.com/going-green/tips/steam-cleaning-dry-cleaning-green?src=nl&mag=tdg&list=dgr&kw=is
http://www.thedailygreen.com/print-this/going-green/tips/steam-cleaning-dry-cleaning-green
Save a bundle of money and cut down on use of energy and chemicals by steam cleaning your clothes at home. A number of modern appliances are now available to make it easier.
Contrary to what some people think, dry cleaning does not extend the life of any garment. As with any other type of cleaning, the process still introduces wear and tear on your fabrics. So if you have woolens, fine suits or other items that are marked “dry cleaning only,” you should consider your options.
If you go to a traditional neighborhood dry cleaner, they will likely use PERC (perchloroethylene), a volatile organic compound that can cause dizziness, headaches, nausea and irritation.
To read the full article: http://www.thedailygreen.com/print-this/going-green/tips/steam-cleaning-dry-cleaning-green
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