wet cleaning

Water-based fabric care

Wet cleaning is a professional garment cleaning method that uses water and specialized detergents instead of chemical solvents.

It emerged as an environmentally friendly alternative to dry cleaning, particularly for fabrics that respond well to water-based treatment: The cleaners recommended wet cleaning for my silk blouse.

Despite the name, the process involves precise moisture control and gentle agitation to prevent damage.

Related

soapy · soap and water · warm water · rinse · sponge · damp · mop · wipe · detergent · suds · cloth · bucket · squeegee · steam · spotless · spot treatment · dripping · soaking

Opposites
cleaning method/solvent type

wet cleaningdry cleaning

Solvent-based fabric care

dry brushing

Family

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Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G