Difference Between Laundry and Dry Cleaning

01 Dec Difference Between Laundry and Dry Cleaning

Most people think laundry and dry cleaning are the same. Both methods are practical and useful and are used for removing and cleaning stains, germs and dirtiness from clothes. But sometimes just one of these methods of cleaning is suitable for your clothes and using the other method may cause severe damage or unpleasant appearance. Let’s take a look at the main differences between these two methods: laundry and dry cleaning.

The main difference between laundry and dry cleaning

The primary difference between these two methods is to use water or solvent.

Laundry

In the laundry, the water is used. As the name shows, it’s a wet washing; because clothes are floating in water and solvent. Solvents can include soap, detergents, softener and water.

Dry cleaning

In dry cleaning, as the name shows, advanced chemical solvents are used for cleaning tough stains and germs without water. Based on types of stains and garments, perc, hydrocarbon, liquid silicone or glycol are used in the dry cleaning process. These solvents are more available than others. After the strains are removed, the clothed will be dried or ironed. Dry cleaning is used just with professional cleaners and complicated machines not in houses. Because it needs advanced tools, but in some clothes and stains, dry cleaning may damage the fabric. You can understand the suitable way of washing by checking the inner tag back of clothes.

Different processes

Laundry process:

• Repairing the fabric (if needed)
• Removing the stains with a suitable solvent
• Sorting and arrange fabrics based on materials and colour
• Putting clothes in the washing machine.
• Adding detergent
• Drying clothes by spinning in the washing machine
• Hanging them out to dry

These are the laundry process at home, but these steps are different in professional laundry companies. If after drying there are still stains on your clothes necessary, it is better to take them to a laundry shop.

Dry cleaning process

Dry cleaning is done only in laundry shops. We at NeatEx have facilities that people usually do not have at home. The dry cleaning method is entirely different from the laundry; it includes:

• Checking the clothes fabric and stain on it
• Determining the best possible method and solvent to remove the stains and spots
• Washing in water-free machines
• Ironing and finishing step at NeatEx will help the clothes to look brand new.
• Packing the clothes for delivery

Different prices

Dry cleaning is more useful and practical than laundry cleaning. So based on the type of clothing, it is a bit more expensive than laundry cleaning. Because using chemical substances, it is more effective.

Advantages of dry cleaning

Dry cleaning removes every stubborn stain that is almost impossible to remove by laundry washing. It preserves the quality and colour of fabrics and avoids cloth shrinkage or colour sorting.

Advantages of laundry

Laundry is cheaper and chemical substances are not used in its process. It saves more energy and is more eco-friendly than dry cleaning. With a little softener, the clothes will have a long-lasting scent. Laundry is better for people who have sensitive skin.

You can use the laundry service for your routine and everyday clothes. In contrast, dry cleaning is suitable for massive and huge clothes or oily clothes that can’t be washed in the laundry process. Choosing methods of washing depends on you. Sometimes your clothes need both of them, and sometimes just one is enough, and the other can damage the fabric. Typically, clothes have a label that shows the way of washing, dry cleaning or laundry. So check them first. But usually, clothes like cotton, polyester, linen, acrylic, nylon and cashmere are better for laundry. And dry cleaning is suitable for fabrics such as taffeta, velvet, acetate and wool.