Dry cleaning, much like its name suggests, uses no water but is a comprehensive process that cleans the clothing just as effectively. While both cleaning processes have their purposes, in general, dry cleaning is better for delicate items and the removal of oil-based stains than conventional washing in a machine.

A dry cleaning solvent cleans the surface of materials but does not penetrate the fiber as water does in a washing machine.

Odours are made up of either a dirt or oil-based stain that clings to materials. Dry cleaning alone is not often enough to remove these scents because they are embedded into items. You can remove odours via dry cleaning if a pre-treatment is carried out.

In a bowl, add 3/4 cup of water, 4 tablespoons of distilled white vinegar, 1 teaspoon of borax, and 1 teaspoon of oxygen bleach powder. Take a clean white cloth or washcloth, dip it into the mixture, wring it out, and put it into the bag or pillowcase. Then dry for about 15 to 20 minutes in the dryer.