Dry Cleaning Following are specific recommendations for preventing pollution in your dry cleaning business. Not only is this a health hazard, but you're losing solvent that could be used to clean garments. A regular maintenance schedule may help you reduce the amount of waste your business generates. Although any dry cleaning operation will benefit from inspecting for leaks, operators of perc dry cleaning plants may be required by law to check for perceptible leaks. Check dampers to make sure that they open and close properly during the aeration cycle.
Clean lint screens regularly to avoid clogging fans and condensers.
One dry cleaner has bulk solvent delivered directly to the dry cleaning equipment. There is on other transfer of materials, so the number of spills has decreased. Keep track of the amount of clothes washed per week and the amount of solvent used per week. The pounds of clothes washed per gallon of solvent is the mileage. Much like the mileage of your car tells you about the condition of your engine, solvent mileage tells you about the condition of your equipment.