Dry Clean

A professional cleaning process that uses chemical solvents instead of water to clean delicate fabrics like wool suits, silk ties, and structured garments that water could damage or shrink.

Also known as: Dry Cleaning. Category: Shopping & Care.

In men's style, "dry clean" belongs to the Shopping & Care family of terminology. For the full A–Z reference of men's fashion and grooming vocabulary, see the Men's Style Glossary.

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