ABSTRACT
The use of non-aqueous textile cleaning has been in practise for several years. The properties of the textile and the nature of the soiling determine the medium for cleaning. The global trend is to reduce the environmental load by the consumption of lesser materials, adopting alternative techniques, recycling and the reuse of material. Green cleaning products and techniques avoid the use of toxic chemicals, some of which emit volatile organic compounds negatively affecting the respiratory, dermatological and other health conditions in addition to the environmental pollution. The exposure to laundering and dry cleaning chemicals poses various health hazards. The health hazards of perc exposure can be significantly reduced or even eliminated with improved technology, new dry cleaning equipment design and improved cleaning practices. The environmental impact of CO2 use is very low as the clothing does not emit volatile compounds.
