Wet cleaning is the future of garment care — non-toxic, solvent-free, and the modern alternative to dry cleaning. We use water and biodegradable detergents instead of harsh chemicals — and yes, we clean the vast majority of “dry clean only” garments.
Water, not solvents
So what does non-toxic, solvent-free actually mean? Mainly: we're environmentally friendly, and there's no harsh residue left in your clothes. We run the Miele Wet-Care system, which uses water as its solvent and natural biodegradable detergents as its soap, then finish on the most up-to-date professional tensioning and pressing equipment.
It's the top tier of wet cleaning — and where the dry-cleaning industry is heading. Only, we're already there.
Garments are sorted by colour, weight, and fabric, then cleaned with water and biodegradable detergents in computerised Miele Wet-Care machines that monitor water, temperature, and agitation for an exacting clean — no PERC, no solvents.
If a piece needs drying, it goes only as far as a precise humidity level — never over-dried — so it holds its shape and feel. At-risk fabrics run on a delicate program gentler than hand wash.
Professional tensioning equipment finishes every piece with steam and hot air, easing the fabric back into its original manufactured shape. It’s the same crisp result as old-school dry cleaning — without any of the chemistry.
Most dry cleaners use perchloroethylene — PERC — which the U.S. EPA lists as a probable carcinogen. Ever noticed that “dry cleaning smell” on your clothes? That's PERC residue, and you shouldn't have it.
PERC is good at oily stains but poor at water-based ones like sweat, which is why many dry cleaners quietly wet wash anyway. An EPA case study found “wet cleaning usually performs as well as dry cleaning or better for some garments” — without the harmful after-effects.
Wet cleaning is the future of garment care — a non-toxic, solvent-free alternative to dry cleaning that safely cleans even delicate fabrics using water and specialized technology. Instead of harsh chemicals, we use water and biodegradable detergents, then finish on professional tensioning presses for the same crisp result.
Yes — the vast majority of “dry clean only” pieces wet clean beautifully. The process is built to clean thoroughly while protecting the fabric and cut. For the rare item that genuinely needs old-school solvent dry cleaning, we work with a trusted dry cleaner on an as-needed basis.
Most dry cleaners use perchloroethylene (PERC), which the U.S. EPA lists as a probable carcinogen. Ever noticed that “dry cleaning smell” on your clothes? That’s PERC residue — and you shouldn’t have it. Wet cleaning is gentler on your clothes and on everyone in the building.
Just as good — better for many garments. An EPA case study found “wet cleaning usually performs as well as dry cleaning or better for some garments,” without the harmful after-effects. PERC is great at oily stains but poor at water-based ones like sweat, which is why many dry cleaners quietly wet wash anyway.
We handle that before anything is washed. Every garment is inspected for fabric and risk; at-risk pieces run on a delicate program gentler than hand wash. Then professional tensioning equipment uses steam and hot air to press each piece back into its original manufactured shape.
The same non-toxic clean and press, whether your garments come by counter or by truck.
