Thursday, August 28, 2008

Are Dry-Cleaning Chemicals Dangerous

The short answer is, YES, dry-cleaning chemicals are dangerous.

A suggestion to avoid these chemicals is to buy clothes that don't need to be dry-cleaned. If, like most corporate people, you need to wear suits make sure you let them air our for a few days before you wear them.

The Culprit

Most dry-cleaning involves the use of chemical called perchloroethylene (perch), which is a very toxic chemical. This chemical is a renowned environmental pest. Perch has also be linked to eye, nose irritation, and liver and kidney damage, as well as infertility and birth defects. The World Health Organisation says that these chemicals are "possibly" or "probably" cancer causing.

The Solution

Use dry-cleaners who use safer alternatives such as wet-cleaning methods and liquid carbon dioxide.

If anyone has a story they can share about this I would love to hear about it...my wife used get asthma sometimes after wearing garments that came from the dry-cleaner, hence why we do not use them anymore.

Andrew
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Thursday, August 28, 2008

Are Dry-Cleaning Chemicals Dangerous

The short answer is, YES, dry-cleaning chemicals are dangerous.

A suggestion to avoid these chemicals is to buy clothes that don't need to be dry-cleaned. If, like most corporate people, you need to wear suits make sure you let them air our for a few days before you wear them.

The Culprit

Most dry-cleaning involves the use of chemical called perchloroethylene (perch), which is a very toxic chemical. This chemical is a renowned environmental pest. Perch has also be linked to eye, nose irritation, and liver and kidney damage, as well as infertility and birth defects. The World Health Organisation says that these chemicals are "possibly" or "probably" cancer causing.

The Solution

Use dry-cleaners who use safer alternatives such as wet-cleaning methods and liquid carbon dioxide.

If anyone has a story they can share about this I would love to hear about it...my wife used get asthma sometimes after wearing garments that came from the dry-cleaner, hence why we do not use them anymore.

Andrew
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