Dry cleaning

Dry cleaning is an effective method of removing contaminants from surfaces that, unlike wet chemical cleaning, does not use liquids or solvents. Instead, dry cleaning is based on various mechanical or thermal processes to remove dirt, dust, grease or other residues.

A commonly used process in dry cleaning is mechanical cleaning, where tools, brushes, scrapers or other mechanical means are used to remove contaminants from the surface. This can be done by brushing, sweeping, vacuuming or using compressed air, depending on the requirements of the application and the type of surface to be cleaned.

Another method of dry cleaning is thermal cleaning, where heat or high temperatures are used to remove contaminants. Examples of this include burning dirt in ovens or using steam jets to loosen and remove stubborn residues. In addition, there are special dry cleaning methods based on chemical reactions, such as the use of dry ice blasting, where frozen carbon dioxide is used as a blasting agent to remove contaminants without leaving any residue.

Dry cleaning offers a variety of benefits, including the prevention of moisture on sensitive surfaces, the reduction of drying times and the possibility of immediate further processing of cleaned parts or surfaces. This method is used in various industries, including the electronics, food, automotive and aerospace industries, to name but a few. It is used to clean machines, tools, components, surfaces and other materials to improve their cleanliness, functionality and aesthetics.

Overall, dry cleaning offers a versatile and effective method of removing contaminants from surfaces and materials in industrial applications, providing an alternative solution to wet chemical cleaning.

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This definition is taken from the surface technology encyclopedia from Surface Technology Online. You can find many more technical terms from the surface technology industry in our lexicon overview.

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