Around 85% of dry cleaning establishments in the United States are small, owner operated businesses.

With an eye on the bottom line, since profit margins are low, dry cleaning business owners often tend to overlook or cut corners on insurance.

The biggest exposure of dry cleaning facilities that could potentially cause environmental pollution and health problems, comes from the use of hazardous chemicals and chlorinated or petroleum based solvents in dry cleaning machines.

• Release of Perchloroethylene (PERC) vapors into the atmosphere during the dry cleaning process causes air pollution.
• Solid residues, spent cartridges and wastewater/separator water are PERC based and must be disposed of appropriately.
• Besides, use of petroleum based solvents raises risks of fire and explosion.

Dry Cleaners Environmental Insurance provides protection from pollution liability claims arising from bodily injury or property damage.