Question

State two disadvantages of dry cleaning.

Answer 1

1. It cleans the clothes that cannot be washed with soap and water.
2. Dry cleaning causes no shrinkage of clothes, which is generally seen in the clothes washed with soap and water.
3. Dry cleaning does not flatten the pile of velvet or velveteen.
4. Finishes like moireing are retained even after dry cleaning.
5. The colours of the fabrics do not bleed or get damaged by dry cleaning.
6. Stains are easily and quickly removed by dry cleaning.