Some products state on the care label, "Dry Clean Only". We have indicated those products that fall into this catagory through the product descriptions on our website. Typically, down products, some window treatments, and certain comforters require this type of care. Below, is a description of the dry cleaning process according to Yahoo!:

Despite its name, dry cleaning is not completely dry. As a matter of fact, dry cleaning uses liquid chemicals to remove stains and clean clothes.

The industry typically uses perchloroethylene (also known as "perc") almost universally. Clothes are washed in this solvent, and then the solvent is recaptured so it can be reused.

The EPA's web site also offers some facts on the dry-cleaning process and how it typically works:
* Spots are usually treated by hand and then clothes are placed in large machines.
* Liquid solvents, detergents, and sometimes a small amount of water are added to the machines, which agitate the clothes in a manner similar to regular washing machines.
* Once clean, the clothes are dried, pressed, and shaped.
* The solvent is separated from waste residues, such as detergents, dye, dirt, and oil, and cleaned so it can be reused.
* Finally, the filters used to clean the solvent and the solvent residues are managed and disposed of as hazardous waste. They are usually sent to special facilities for recycling or incineration.

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