Most of us have at least a few items of clothing that require dry cleaning, so it’s important to be aware that the process involves the chemical perchloroethylene (better known as perc). According to the U.S. National Library of Medicine, long-term exposure to perc can cause cancer. Other side effects might include mood swings, vision changes, and dips in memory, attention, or reaction time.
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