Question from HEG
I understand that it can be hazardous to live within a close proximity to a dry cleaning service center. However, I am wondering about whether it is safe to live in a building that is near a dry cleaning pick-up/drop-off center where there is no actual dry cleaning that takes place – just where people go to bring and pick up their clothes for dry cleaning. would there still be dangerously high levels of perc in the surrounding area, such that one would not want to live in a building a few doors away?
Debra’s Answer
I’m not concerned about a dry cleaning pick-up/drop-off if they are not actually doing the drycleaning there. There will be some residual solvent on the already cleaned clothing being picked up, but it will mostly be contained by the plastic wrapper.
