Environment
Moderate burden — Dry-Cleaned Clothes (Perc) adds a moderate, reducible exposure.
Traditional perchloroethylene dry cleaning.
Each driver rated 0 (none) to 10 (worst)
Evidence strength: moderate · Detox Score = 100 − hazard×4.6 − exposure×3.4 − persistence×2.6, clamped 1–100.
A Detox Score of 56 places dry-cleaned clothes (perc) in the Moderate band. None of the three drivers is severe, which keeps the burden manageable. Perc is a probable carcinogen that lingers in freshly cleaned fabric. Air garments outside the bag before wearing, or use wet/green cleaners.
Dry-Cleaned Clothes (Perc) has a Detox Score of 56 out of 100 (Moderate burden), which means it adds a moderate, reducible exposure. Perc is a probable carcinogen that lingers in freshly cleaned fabric. Air garments outside the bag before wearing, or use wet/green cleaners.
A lower-exposure swap for dry-cleaned clothes (perc) is: Air out garments; choose 'green' cleaners. Perc is a probable carcinogen that lingers in freshly cleaned fabric. Air garments outside the bag before wearing, or use wet/green cleaners.