dry-clean
verb
dry-cleaned; dry-cleaning; dry-cleans
: to subject to dry cleaning
: to undergo dry cleaning
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The company positioned the treatment as particularly relevant for garments that are washed infrequently or need specialty cleaning, such as performance apparel or dry-clean-only garments, where reducing wash frequency can extend product life.
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Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 5 Mar. 2026
In Lincoln Heights, decades passed after the closure of a massive dry-cleaning operation before residents learned of underground contamination spreading off-site, potentially threatening nearby homes and an elementary school.
—Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026
In parallel with these initiatives, the hotel has been working on transforming its dry-cleaning process with advanced, more eco-friendly technology favoured by high-end laundries.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Feb. 2026
In that case, don’t stuff the machine—dry-clean or steam clean instead.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Feb. 2026
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Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 5 Mar. 2026
In Lincoln Heights, decades passed after the closure of a massive dry-cleaning operation before residents learned of underground contamination spreading off-site, potentially threatening nearby homes and an elementary school.
—Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026
In parallel with these initiatives, the hotel has been working on transforming its dry-cleaning process with advanced, more eco-friendly technology favoured by high-end laundries.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Feb. 2026
In that case, don’t stuff the machine—dry-clean or steam clean instead.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Feb. 2026
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“Dry-clean.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dry-clean. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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