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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 23, 2010
Filed:
Apr. 12, 2005
Fred Kerpels, Hoogvliet, NL;
Joel A. Luckman, Benton Harbor, MI (US);
Pieter E. Overdevest, Delft, NL;
Tremitchell Wright, Elkhart, IN (US);
Fred Kerpels, Hoogvliet, NL;
Joel A. Luckman, Benton Harbor, MI (US);
Pieter E. Overdevest, Delft, NL;
Tremitchell Wright, Elkhart, IN (US);
Whirlpool Corporation, Benton Harbor, MI (US);
Abstract
The present invention provides a safe method for cleaning fabric articles, comprising the step of treating the fabric articles with a working cyclosiloxane dry cleaning solvent to remove contaminants from the articles, wherein the working solvent is contacted and mixed with a solidifying catalyst in case of an increased temperature event. The present invention also provides a dry cleaning system suitable for carrying out the method of the invention. Since said method has improved safety, it is very suitable for in-home use.