Green Dry Cleaning Alternatives by Alpians Garment Care
If you are looking for experienced,
customer-oriented dry cleaners in the New York City metro area, Alpians Garment
Care has been voted “Best Dry Cleaner in New York City” by City Search and
“Best Local Dry Cleaner” by the U.S. Commerce Association for three consecutive
years. A family-owned business, we have served customers in New York City since
1969, more than 45 years.
We are known locally as the “green dry cleaners of NYC” because of our attention to quality cleaning while respecting the environment. Instead of using harsh chemicals used in standard dry cleaning, we use eco-friendly products and specialized techniques to get your clothing and textiles clean. Standard dry cleaning involves submerging cloth in a liquid solvent, typically perchloroethylene (perc). The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has identified this chemical as causing health effects for those exposed to the substance, including dry cleaning personnel. It has also been detected in drinking water supplied from contaminated groundwater, a possible cause of birth defects. Perc is associated with higher cancer risks in all types of exposure—inhalation and oral.
Alpians Garment Care uses the proven Professional Wet Cleaning technique that gently removes soil from clothing without shrinking or damaging the garment. Wet cleaning is recommended by the EPA as the environmentally safer choice for dry cleaning. Wet cleaning uses water, mild detergents safe for delicate fabrics like silk and a computerized washing system that analyzes and sets proper washing and drying temperatures and speeds that are exactly correct for your garments.
As a professional dry cleaner in New York City with half a century of experience, we can evaluate your fine fabrics and advise you about the cleaning method safest for your items. We also offer environmentally friendly alternatives to wet cleaning. Our organic cleaning process does not use perc or other listed hazardous materials.
Many dry cleaning services may advertise themselves as green dry cleaners in NYC. The New York EPA requires that dry cleaners in New York City post a sign stating what cleaning methods are used and whether perc is used in the process. If you visit the facility in person, look to see whether signs are posted that identify the cleaning process and chemicals used. To be sure, ask what chemicals are used to launder clothing.
Alpians Garment Care offers free pickup and delivery in several boroughs and neighborhoods throughout the city including Manhattan, Queens, Long Island and the Wall Street area. Call us toll-free at (888) 785-2775 to find out more about our practices as a green dry cleaner in NYC. We will be happy to answer your questions.
We are known locally as the “green dry cleaners of NYC” because of our attention to quality cleaning while respecting the environment. Instead of using harsh chemicals used in standard dry cleaning, we use eco-friendly products and specialized techniques to get your clothing and textiles clean. Standard dry cleaning involves submerging cloth in a liquid solvent, typically perchloroethylene (perc). The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has identified this chemical as causing health effects for those exposed to the substance, including dry cleaning personnel. It has also been detected in drinking water supplied from contaminated groundwater, a possible cause of birth defects. Perc is associated with higher cancer risks in all types of exposure—inhalation and oral.
Alpians Garment Care uses the proven Professional Wet Cleaning technique that gently removes soil from clothing without shrinking or damaging the garment. Wet cleaning is recommended by the EPA as the environmentally safer choice for dry cleaning. Wet cleaning uses water, mild detergents safe for delicate fabrics like silk and a computerized washing system that analyzes and sets proper washing and drying temperatures and speeds that are exactly correct for your garments.
As a professional dry cleaner in New York City with half a century of experience, we can evaluate your fine fabrics and advise you about the cleaning method safest for your items. We also offer environmentally friendly alternatives to wet cleaning. Our organic cleaning process does not use perc or other listed hazardous materials.
Many dry cleaning services may advertise themselves as green dry cleaners in NYC. The New York EPA requires that dry cleaners in New York City post a sign stating what cleaning methods are used and whether perc is used in the process. If you visit the facility in person, look to see whether signs are posted that identify the cleaning process and chemicals used. To be sure, ask what chemicals are used to launder clothing.
Alpians Garment Care offers free pickup and delivery in several boroughs and neighborhoods throughout the city including Manhattan, Queens, Long Island and the Wall Street area. Call us toll-free at (888) 785-2775 to find out more about our practices as a green dry cleaner in NYC. We will be happy to answer your questions.
