drycleaning
Waterless garment cleaning
Drycleaning is the process of cleaning clothes and fabrics using chemical solvents rather than water.
The method handles delicate materials that water would damage—silk, wool, suits with structured linings.
Despite the name, the process isn't dry; garments are immersed in liquid solvent.
As a mass noun, drycleaning refers to items sent out or picked up: I need to get the drycleaning.
Chlorinated cleaning solvent
- percFilter through slowly
- hydrocarbonAll-carbon-and-hydrogen compound
- filtrationSeparating solids from liquids
- distillationPurification via vaporization
Requiring immediate attention
- steamingReleasing hot vapor
- spottingPerceiving or identifying visually
- finishingBringing to completion
- inspectionFormal assessment of condition
tagging · bagging · conveyor · drum · hangers · packaging · starch · sizing
Fine woven insect fiber
- woolSheared animal fiber
- cashmereFine goat-derived textile
- velvetThick-pile textile
- suedeBuffed leather underside
linen · chiffon · tweed · organza · tulle · brocade · damask · georgette
Small open-bed truck
- deliveryConveyance of goods
- same-dayWithin twenty-four hours
- expressState or fast train
- alterationsChanges made to something
tailoring · repairs · hemming · buttons · zippers · mothproofing · preservation · storage
Formal business clothing
- dressesOne-piece women's garments
- coatsOuter warmth garments
- gownsElegant full-length dresses
- tuxedosFormal evening suits
blouses · jackets · skirts · slacks · uniforms · wedding dress · curtains · drapery
One who applies force
- spotterSafety backup person
- cleanerAgent that removes dirt
- tailorClothing alteration professional
- seamstressOne who stitches garments
counter clerk · delivery driver · manager · owner · inspector · finisher
perchloroethylene
Chlorinated cleaning solvent
- percFilter through slowly
- hydrocarbonAll-carbon-and-hydrogen compound
- filtrationSeparating solids from liquids
pressing
Requiring immediate attention
- steamingReleasing hot vapor
- spottingPerceiving or identifying visually
- finishingBringing to completion
inspection · tagging · bagging · conveyor · drum · hangers · packaging · starch · sizing · deodorizing
silk
Fine woven insect fiber
suede · linen · chiffon · tweed · organza · tulle · brocade · damask · georgette · lace
pickup
Small open-bed truck
alterations · tailoring · repairs · hemming · buttons · zippers · mothproofing · preservation · storage · seasonal
suits
Formal business clothing
tuxedos · blouses · jackets · skirts · slacks · uniforms · wedding dress · curtains · drapery · comforters
presser
One who applies force
seamstress · counter clerk · delivery driver · manager · owner · inspector · finisher
grease
Thick oily lubricant
sweat · makeup · lipstick · coffee · blood · grass · chocolate · sauce · tea · perspiration
drycleaningmachine washing
Cleaning clothes by appliance
wet cleaning · laundering · hand washing · washing · spot cleaning
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