I’ve been on a quest to clean up my act, and make everything in my house ‘green’. It’s definitely more work initially, but I know it’s worth it in the long run. I’ve known for a long time that the petrochemical solvents, specifically one called ‘PERC” used in Dry Cleaning are pretty toxic. And I’ve kind of ignored the hazard, giving it a head n the sand attitude. I like my neighborhood drycleaners and they know me… but I know they don’t use safe chemicals. However, the more aware I am of how toxic chemicals are linked to increased cancer risk… and how they hurt the environment, the more I have to actually deal.
From recycling batteries to switching to organic foods, I’m trying to lessen my impact on the environment and myself, so I decided to try and find a ‘green’ drycleaners. Easier said than done. And many of them are more expensive than regular dry cleaners. That is until I found Relaxx Dry Cleaning. Not only do they use environmentally safe cleaning practices, but they pick up and deliver for free… AND they’re pretty reasonable! A man’s shirt only costs two bucks. I’m sold. They’re picking up their first load today.
You’re doing better than Al Gore at his homes.
Note that the $2 is just for laundered shirts. Dry cleaning a shirt costs $5, which is sad.
Ahh, good catch. Bummer! I want cheap and healthy. why are the two so at odds with each other?
Have you checked out the Wet Is the New Dry article from LA Weekly last month? I don’t know how the prices compare to Relaxx, but the whole wet cleaning thing is supposed to be more eco-friendly than hydrocarbon.
That’s cool, thanks for the link to Wet is the New Dry. I knew Perc was pretty bad, but after reading that article, wet cleaning seems to be the way to go.
Hi Folks!
I am one of the owners of relaxx, and I can tell you that after exhaustive research for the best eco-friendly process, our choice to proceed with the Hydron-Carbon process was one which allowed us to not compromise quality, or the environment.
A note from the inside :)…the reason the DC shirt price is more than double is simply pressing time. Our business is all about labor. Laundered shirts are finished with a machine and DC shirts and other delicate items are pressed individually and often need extra care.
I hope that answers a few questions.
Have a great day all.