Dry cleaning is a process of cleaning clothes without the use of water. Instead, it uses non-water based chemical solvents to clean clothes. The process involves several steps, including inspection and tagging, pre-spotting, the dry cleaning process, post-spotting, and finishing touches. During pre-spotting, cleaners apply a chemical solvent, vacuum, or heat to stains on the garment to remove them during the actual dry cleaning process. The dry cleaning process involves soaking the clothes in a chemical solvent and lightly agitating it. The solvent evaporates quickly, mostly on its own, so there is no need to heat dry things. Once the clothes have gone through the complete dry cleaning process, they are pressed, steamed, or ironed for presentation. Dry cleaning is used for clothes that are easy to damage when water and/or heat are used, such as those made of delicate fabrics. It is important to note that garments are labeled as dry clean only for a reason, and trying to clean them with at-home detergents is not recommended.