Dry Cleaning

Wet Cleaning Demonstration Site Matching Grants

TURI has provided matching grants available to dry cleaners in Massachusetts interested in converting to dedicated wet cleaning facilities. To be a dedicated wet cleaning facility, the cleaner must be using only professional wet cleaning technology. In return those facilities become demonstration sites so that other cleaners across the Commonwealth can learn about the technology.

To learn more about the program, and to be considered for future grants,contact Community Program Manager Joy Onasch.

TURI helps dry cleaners learn about the safer wet cleaning option through demonstration sites

What is the Alternative?

The safer alternative, professional wet cleaning, has been proven to be an effective and safer replacement to perchloroethylene, a probable human carcinogen.

The new technologies allow for “dry-clean-only” clothes to be washed with water and detergents in computer-controlled machines and then finished with tensioning and pressing equipment.

See the video -- also available in Korean.  And, also see our guidance booklets.

For Consumers- Click Here to find a wet cleaner near you!