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)
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. Perc is a probable carcinogen that lingers in freshly cleaned fabric. Air garments outside the bag before wearing, or use wet/green cleaners.
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.