Joe’s Organic Dry Cleaners Blog

At Joe’s Organic Dry Cleaners , we made a clear choice years ago: no PERC—ever. PERC (perchloroethylene) was once the industry standard for dry cleaning. It’s effective, but it comes with serious concerns— air quality issues, long-term health risks, and environmental damage . That’s why PERC is now heavily regulated and being phased out across New York and the U.S. Instead of waiting for regulations to force our hand, we chose to lead. 🌿 What We Use Instead We specialize in eco-friendly organic dry cleaning and professional wet cleaning , using advanced systems designed to be: Safer for families, children, and pets Gentler on fabrics, colors, and finishes Better for indoor air quality Responsible for our staff and our community Your clothes come back clean, fresh, and wearable immediately —not wrapped in chemical odors. 👔 Why This Matters to You Eco-friendly cleaning isn’t just better for the planet—it’s better for your wardrobe. Clothes last longer Color...

📚 Industry Publications You Might Be Looking For 🧵 American Drycleaner 📖 Cleaners Monthly 🗞 National Clothesline 🧺 Laundry & Cleaning News 📌 Other Relevant Publication Notes 🧠 Quick Tip There isn’t a big site specifically called “Cleaners Magazine” that dominates the dry cleaning world, but there are several professional trade magazines and industry news sites that fill that role for cleaners, launderers, and garment-care pros: A leading trade magazine for the dry cleaning business in the U.S. Offers industry news, business advice, marketing insight, equipment updates, and trends for shop owners and operators. Available in digital and print formats with archived issues. American Drycleaner 📍 Website: americandrycleaner.com — think of this as one of the closest equivalents to a “Cleaners Magazine” for our industry. A news & information site for dry cleaners and launderers — with posts on wet cleaning, stain challenges, equipment, and industry happenings. Feature...

•   No toxic solvent residue and bad odor.   •  Much softer feel of your garments   •  Extended life of your garments.   •  Much friendlier to our environment.   •  This solvent is so safe that even rainbow trout can live with it.   Along with the miraculously environmentally friendly soup, EM Organic Dry-clean Soap, the solvent used for    Satec dry-cleaning hydrocarbon machine in our store will remove bacteria, stains, germs and bad odor and will    protect our environment and our health as an ‘organic’ product because it is lighter than the water,    therefore completely separating itself as well as residue from the garments after washing.   Eco-Fresh Organic Detergent could make laundry safer and cleaner, killing 99% of the germs in your shirts    and other water-wash garments. Being made of coconut and sugar cane extract, the 200% e...

🌿 What Does "Organic" Dry Cleaning Actually Mean? (And Why Westbury Loves It!) You buy organic food for your health, but what about the clothes that touch your skin all day? At Joe’s Organic Dry Cleaners in Westbury, we are often asked: "What makes it organic?" The Science of Safe Cleaning Traditional dry cleaning uses PERC (Perchloroethylene), a harsh, petroleum-based solvent classified as a likely carcinogen. It’s what gives dry cleaning that distinct "chemical" smell. "Organic" in our industry refers to the chemistry of the solvents we use, such as SYSTEMK4 . These are: Non-Toxic & Biodegradable: Safe for the soil, water, and air. Gentle on Fabrics: Unlike harsh solvents that strip natural oils from wool and silk, our organic process conditions the fibers, leaving your suits and dresses softer and brighter. Odor-Free: No chemical off-gassing. Just fresh, clean clothes. Total Wardrobe Care We combine this eco-technology with our...

WE CLEAN ALL HOUSEHOLD ITEMS            Down and Feather Pillows          Table L inens          Comforters          Feather Beds          Quilts            Rugs  

Joe's Organic Drycleaners to care for leather and suede.    Our very own Suede & Leather Expert handles every garment  and item offering personalized, local service.     You can take comfort in knowing that your favorite leather item is not being shipping outside the area.   Whether our Suede and Leather Expert can bring new life to your leather garment without sacrificing its character and overall look.    Our cleaning process is so gentle, that even the most delicate of leather garments turn out beautifully.     We can even clean varsity jackets!       In addition to Suede and Leather cleaning, we also offer:   Restoration of Vintage Leather   Re-dying & Painting   Professional Tailoring and Repairs