Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. What actually happens when you drop clothes off at the dry cleaner? We explain the process of dry cleaning, plus when to do so.

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Despite the name, dry cleaning is a process that uses liquids other than water to clean clothes, bedding, upholstery and other types of fabrics. Water can damage certain fabrics — such as wool, ...