Dry cleaning is the process of cleaning garments without the use of water. Instead of water, a special chemical is used that is gentle on the material and actually prolongs the life of the garment because it removes stains and ground-in dirt, which can cause fiber abrasion. Other advantages of dry cleaning are its ability to remove grease and oil stains and the fact that it doesn’t cause most fibers to shrink or lose their color like normal washing does.

