The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Issued a Final Rule Regulating Perchloroethylene

On 9th of December, 2024, The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a landmark decision that banned the use of Perchloroethylene (PCE) for all consumer uses and most industrial and commercial uses, including the dry cleaning industry. This announcement will undoubtedly have a profound impact on the dry cleaning industry and promote the innovation and development of laundry technology. The rule bans many uses of PCE and establishes workplace controls, including a Workplace Chemical Protection Program and prescriptive controls, for those uses not prohibited. 

Transformation

PCE does severe harm to people’s health because of its neurotoxicity and carcinogenicity. As a result, the Risk Management for PCE announced by EPA aims to quickly reduce PCE manufacturing, processing, and distribution. In this condition, the laundry industry needs to find an alternative solution that is more eco-friendly and safer. Wet cleaning technology is the key to this transformation.

Comparison

The laundry theory of dry cleaning and the laundry theory of wet cleaning have basic differences. Traditional dry cleaning mainly relies on chemical solvents like PCE to clean clothes. While wet cleaning use the way of combing water and detergents to gently wash clothes. Compared with dry cleaning which uses PCE and other organic solvents, the advantages of wet cleaning lie in it doing good to both the environment and consumers. It has no volatile organic compounds (VOC) emissions into the air, and no air or soil pollution risk, leaving the working environment safe and comfortable without solvent odor residue.

❑ With the enhancement of awareness of environmental protection and the improvement of consumers’ requirements for laundry quality, wet cleaning technology has become more and more popular because of its environmental protection, high efficiency, and safety.

Kingstar Wet Cleaning Machines

Among all the wet cleaning machines, Kingstar wet cleaning machines stand out for their profound performance and intelligent laundry systems.

● Kingstar wet cleaning machines have three specifications: 15kg, 20kg, and 25kg to satisfy different requirements of laundry. Its minimum spinning speed is 15rpm so that even silk, wool, cashmere, and other high-grade fabrics can be safely washed. In addition, Kingstar wet cleaning machines can write more than 70 sets of washing programs, and the customized programs can achieve communication transmission between different devices. The 12.1-inch full LCD touchscreen is easy to operate. Also, it can automatically add chemical materials and easily complete the entire washing process.

● Kingstar wet cleaning machines all have an intelligent laundry system that can set suitable washing speed and stop/turn ratio for different materials of clothing, so as to achieve the best washing effect without damaging clothes. The main washing speed, high spinning speed, water level, time, and temperature of each laundry procedure can be personalized, which greatly ensures the safety of laundry.

Conclusion

With the prohibition of PCE, the laundry industry is standing at a new starting point. Wet cleaning technology not only meets environmental requirements but also provides a safer and more efficient laundry service. Kingstar wet cleaning machine with advanced technology and excellent performance, will become the ideal choice for the transformation and upgrading of the laundry industry. Let's embrace the green future of the laundry industry together.