I’ll admit it—I’ve always viewed garment care labels as mere suggestions. If I used the gentle cycle, mild detergent, and air-dried an item, I figured I was basically dry cleaning at home. Turns out, ...

The search for a clean alternative to a common toxic solvent used in dry cleaning is proving elusive. Perchloroethylene, a nonflammable, colorless liquid with a sharp, sweet odor, has been used for a ...