Reviewed Dry Cleaning - Process Modifications Options
Options below have reviewed by pollution prevention specialists. They are commonly recommended and implemented
for facilities. |
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| Size Garment Loads |
| Size garment loads correctly. Your machine will operate at
top efficiency with the correct size load. Too large a load
reduces the effectiveness of solvent recovery equipment;
too small a load is inefficient. |
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| Transferring Wastes |
| Use pumps and hoses when dispensing new materials and
funnels when transferring wastes to storage containers.
Use of these tools will reduce the possibility of spills. |
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| Recover solvent |
| Consider installing additional carbon adsorption or
refrigeration units to recover valuable solvent. |
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| Extract solvent from filters |
| Extract solvent from filters as thoroughly as possible.
Gravity drainage and "cooking" are common techniques
that can save you money. |
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| Reusable items |
| Replace disposable items with reusable ones. For example,
environmentally conscious customers can buy reusable
nylon bags to hold and transport their dirty clothes. After
being cleaned, the clothes are hung on hangers and
covered with the nylon bag (cleaned for free) rather than
plastic. |
