Abstract:
OIL IMPREGNATED TEXTILE CLEANING UTENSILS CAN BE CLEANED AND PREPARED FOR REUSE IN A SINGLE BRIEF OPERATION BY USING A PETROLEUM MINERAL OIL AS THE CLEANING MEDIUM. THE UTENSILS ARE CLEANED BY PLACING THEM INTO THE WHEEL OF A COMMERCIAL DRY CLENAING APPARATUS THEN ADDING AN EXCESS OF OIL BEYOND THAT NECESSARY TO SATURATE THE UTENSILS AT A TEMPERATURE BETWEEN 60-250*F. AND AGITATING THE WHEEL FOR ABOUT 15 MINUTES. THE OIL IS DRAINED OFF AND THE UTENSILS ARE SPUN TO REMOVE EXCESS OIL BUT LEAVE ABOUT 20 TO 40 WT. PERCENT OIL IN THE UTENSIL BASED ON THE WEIGHT OF THE CLEAN, DRY UTENSIL OR IMPLEMENT.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a method for cleaning and/or decontaminating cloth, more in particular technical textiles such as for example firefighter suits wherein toxic materials get stuck during use in the field. The invention also related to a cleanroom facility for applying such cleaning and/or decontaminating method. Automation and computerization of the cleaning and/or decontaminating process are also covered with the invention.
Abstract:
A system and method are provided for separating water from solvent during dry cleaning. Included is an inlet (52) capable of receiving a mixture of dry cleaning fluid and water from a basket of a dry cleaning apparatus. The dry cleaning fluid includes a siloxane composition. Also provided is a flow controller (60) for urging flow of the mixture received from the outlet. Coupled to the flow controller (60) is a coalescent media (64) that receives the mixture urged by the flow controller (60). A chamber (68) is coupled to the coalescent media (64) for receiving the mixture from the coalescent media (64) to separate the water and the dry cleaning fluid. Also coupled to the chamber (68) is an outlet (69) to remove the dry cleaning fluid from the chamber (68) in the absence of water.
Abstract:
Fabric article treatment in a domestic appliance having at least one detergency step, products therefor, and kits which combine treatment products for more effective results. The treatment products are suitable for washing or refreshing fabrics and are used in the presence of a lipophilic cleaning fluid.
Abstract:
A dry cleaning system and method comprises dry cleaning machinery used in conjunction with a cyclic siloxane solvent. In order to enhance the cleaning capabilities of the cyclic-siloxane-based solvent, such solvent is modified with a chemical that is selected from the group of chemicals including 2-ethylhexyl acetate, esters, alchohols, and ethers.
Abstract:
A dry cleaning system and method comprises specially designed or modified machinery used in conjunction with a cyclic siloxane solvent. In a preferred embodiment, the method comprises the steps of loading articles into a cleaning basket; agitating the articles and the siloxane composition in which they are immersed; removing most of the siloxane composition; centrifuging the articles; subjecting the articles to a partial vacuum pressure and elevated temperature; and removing the articles from the basket after cooling the articles and returning the pressure to ambient.