56/100

Environment

Dry-Cleaned Clothes (Perc)

Moderate burden — Dry-Cleaned Clothes (Perc) adds a moderate, reducible exposure.

Traditional perchloroethylene dry cleaning.

The breakdown

Each driver rated 0 (none) to 10 (worst)

Chemical hazard
5
Everyday exposure
4
Persistence
3

Evidence strength: moderate · Detox Score = 100 − hazard×4.6 − exposure×3.4 − persistence×2.6, clamped 1–100.

What this means for you

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.

Cleaner swap → Air out garments; choose 'green' cleaners.
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Frequently asked questions

Is dry-cleaned clothes (perc) a toxic exposure?

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.

What is a safer alternative to dry-cleaned clothes (perc)?

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.

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