GreenerCleaners
Clean out those toxics.
July/August 2004
By Avery Yale Kamila
Conventional dry cleaning has a dirty secret: perchloroethylene. “Perc” is a toxic substance considered a potential carcinogen by the International Agency for Research on Cancer. It also pollutes air and groundwater and can cause headaches, skin irritation, and even liver damage. Fortunately, eco-friendly cleaning methods are becoming easier to find—and they don’t make your clothes smell like chemicals.
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