Why do spots sometimes show up after dry cleaning that weren't visible before?
Among a dry cleaner's worst enemies are "invisible stains" like spray from a grapefruit or apple, hair spray or perfume. It is normally these types of stains that consumers see on freshly cleaned garments, making them protest, "That wasn't there when I gave it to you!"
These stains become visible when exposed to heat during the drying cycle or pressing. The sugar in the apple juice caramelizes and oil stains oxidize, making them visible. (As a kid, did you ever make invisible ink with lemon or apple juice? Same concept.)
Dry cleaning alone will not remove these stains. Depending on the fabric, an expert technician may be able to remove the stain but not always.
If you know of the potential for such invisible stains, point them out to our garment care specialists so we can flush them out before cleaning the item and setting the stain.
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