I learned a little something about how some chemicals used in dry cleaning can cause a lot of health damages, to the point of a miscarriage, birth defects and even getting cancer!
I read the article from The Star. It’s a really long yet informative article that explains how the chemical used in dry cleaning called perc is not only environmentally unfriendly, but also a threat to one’s health.
Here are some excerpts on how it affects our health:
Perc is used in place of water or detergent, and is classified as a chlorocarbon. In the dry-cleaning process, dirty garments are immersed in perc.
Perc is also associated with a host of health-related issues. These occur in two circumstances: firstly, the effect on dry-cleaning workers who are exposed to the solvent daily and secondly, the effect on the consumer, whose dry-cleaned clothes contain and release traces of perc even after they’ve been brought home.
“Perc is toxic to humans, as well as animals and plants. It enters the body when it is breathed in or via contaminated food or water. It does not usually pass through the skin. It can be stored in fat tissue and has been associated with cancers, liver and kidney damage, and respiratory failure,” says Yule. “It has also been implicated in birth defects. People who work in dry-cleaning establishments are most likely to be affected, particularly if the machines are old and not well-maintained and cleaned.”
Now that you have been alerted, you may want to reconsider sending your clothes out to dry clean. It is not only a threat to yourself but also the workers who get the job done for you. You may want to think about alternative ways to get your clothes cleaned.
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HAHA MY MUM AND AUNT CLEAN FOR ME ,SO NO WORRIES.