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Alternative dry cleaning systems
Traditional dry cleaning systems use perchloro-ethylene (perc) during the dry cleaning process. Employee exposure to perc should be carefully monitored, as perc is a suspected carcinogen that has been associated with dizziness, confusion, headache, nausea, and eye irritation. Over-exposure may cause central nervous system and liver disorders. Perc is listed as a hazardous air pollutant under the federal Clean Air Act.
Many dry cleaners use alternative cleaning systems to meet customer needs, minimize health and safety impacts for employees, and to protect the environment.
- Aqueous (wet) cleaning: water and detergents are used. A computer controls temperature and agitation for washing and drying machines
- GreenEarth: a liquid silicone compound (methyl siloxane) is used as the cleaning solvent. Its low surface tension allows for quick wetting of fibers, and its density—close to water's—helps remove insoluble soils along with proper mechanical action.
- Hydrocarbon: a petroleum based solvent with a flash point above 140oF that provides safe, effective, odorless cleaning.
MnTAP maintains the following list of dry cleaners using alternative dry cleaning systems solely as a service to Minnesota companies and citizens. This is not a complete list of cleaners and does not represent an endorsement by MnTAP. MnTAP, by providing the list, does not guarantee that the products or services do or do not comply with environmental and safety laws in any specific application.
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Alternative Technologies
Consumer Information
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Wet Cleaning |
Green- Earth |
Hydro-carbon |
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All Season
Maple Grove, MN |
763.551.7934 |
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Bloomington Cleaners
Bloomington, MN |
952.888.6969 |
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No perc is used. |
C & R Cleaners
Grand Forks, ND |
701.775.5336 |
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City Laundry and Dry Cleaners
Minot, ND |
701.852.3753 |
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No perc is used. |
Clean 'N Press
Hopkins, MN |
952.935.3033 |
X |
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Clean 'N Press
Oakdale, MN |
651.450.4759 |
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Colonial Cleaners
Minneapolis, MN |
612.823.8095 |
X
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No perc is used. |
Dry Cleaning Station-Main Plant
Chanhassen, MN |
952.294.1086
952.466.3803 |
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No perc used. |
Dry Cleaning Station
Prior Lake, MN |
952.440.2532 |
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No perc is used. |
Dry Cleaning Station
Shakopee, MN |
952.445.3303 |
X |
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Dry Cleaning Station
Shorewood, MN |
952.474.1446 |
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No perc is used. |
Lake Superior Laundry and Dry Cleaning
Superior, WI |
715.394.8636 |
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Like-Nu Cleaners
North Mankato, MN |
507.345.4079 |
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No perc is used. |
Premier Cleaners
Eagan, MN |
651.452.3294 |
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Prestige Cleaning Center
Minneapolis, MN |
612.929.2010 |
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No perc is used. |
St. Croix Cleaners
Stillwater, MN |
651.351.1658 |
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No perc is used. |
Sweeney Cleaners
Fargo, ND |
701.235.5545 |
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No perc is used. |
Temple Cleaners
Glencoe, MN |
320.864.4317
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No perc is used. |
Tops Cleaners
St. Cloud, MN |
320.253.7018 |
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No perc is used. |
Vantagio
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763.577.4299
vantagio.com |
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Pick up/delivery service only. Western Twin Cities. |
Walker Cleaners
Walker, MN |
218.547.1611 |
X
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No perc is used. |
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For More Information
MnTAP has a variety of technical assistance services available to help Minnesota businesses implement industry-tailored solutions that maximize resource efficiency, prevent pollution, increase energy efficiency, and reduce costs.Our information resources are available online. Or, call MnTAP at 612.624.1300 or 800.247.0015 from greater Minnesota for personal assistance.
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