Dry Clean - Hydrocarbon Solvent
Dry clean with hydrocarbon solvent only
Important Warning
Wrong solvent may damage the fabric
About This Symbol
Dry cleaning symbols indicate that a garment requires professional cleaning using chemical solvents rather than water. Dry cleaning is essential for fabrics that cannot be safely washed, such as wool, silk, and items with special finishes. The specific symbol variations indicate the type of solvent and cleaning method required.
Care Instructions:
- Requires hydrocarbon-based solvent
- Eco-friendly alternative to PERC
- Inform dry cleaner of this requirement
- Not all cleaners offer this - may need to search
When to Use This Symbol
- When the care label shows a dry clean symbol
- For suits, formal wear, and structured garments
- For delicate fabrics that cannot be washed
- For items with special treatments or finishes
Tips and Best Practices
- Take items to a reputable professional dry cleaner
- Point out any stains or special concerns to the cleaner
- Store dry-clean-only items properly to minimize cleaning needs
- Consider the cost of dry cleaning when purchasing items
- Some items may be labeled "dry clean" but can be hand washed carefully
What Happens If This Symbol Is Ignored
Attempting to wash dry-clean-only items can cause permanent damage, shrinking, color bleeding, loss of structure, and complete garment destruction.
Common Materials
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Frequently Asked Questions
Related Dry Clean Symbols
Dry Clean - Any Solvent
Dry clean using any solvent
Dry Clean - Petroleum Solvent
Dry clean with petroleum solvent only
Dry Clean - Gentle/Petroleum
Dry clean with petroleum solvent only - gentle process
Do Not Dry Clean
Do not dry clean - solvents will damage the fabric
Professional Wet Clean
Professional wet cleaning recommended
Dry Clean - Any Solvent (A)
Dry clean with any solvent - standard process
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