Dry Cleaning Regulations

California is taking the lead in green dry cleaning by completely phasing out the use of perchloroethylene (Perc) in 2023. Perc, a conventional dry cleaning solvent, is harmful to both the environment and people's health. To address this, California's Air Resources...

Dry-cleaning businesses don’t always have the best reputations in the California commercial real estate industry. Investors and lenders often have concerns regarding chlorinated solvents and other chemicals dry cleaners use daily. If you’re considering starting a...

Frequently, owners and occupiers of dry cleaning businesses, or those who purchase a building currently or formerly used as a dry cleaning business, will have liability for cleaning up contamination caused by PERC/PCE. PERC/PCE is a colorless liquid that was used for years in dry cleaning and is considered toxic but will be phased out in California by 2023. The…

The dry-cleaning industry has come under scrutiny in recent years for groundwater contamination and pollution, resulting in many complex environmental laws and regulations involving dry-cleaning businesses. Understanding and complying with these laws can be challenging for owners of dry-cleaning businesses or property owners who rent to dry cleaning businesses. However, proactively acting to efficiently solve problems and taking steps to…

Dry cleaning is a common business located in strip malls and retail centers throughout the San Diego and Los Angeles areas. What you may not know is that when you get your suit pressed, it is possible that cleaning solvents from the dry cleaners are contaminating groundwater aquifers. If the dry cleaning business fails to carry appropriate insurance to cover…