The future of garment care is wet cleaning
Professional Wet Cleaning
Advanced water-based garment care. A modern alternative to conventional dry cleaning.
The shirts, suits, dresses and delicate pieces you would normally take for dry cleaning, cleaned by professional wet cleaning. Oasis Dry Cleaning & Laundry uses professional wet cleaning only; it does not use conventional solvent dry cleaning.
Our own Oasis mark. It is not a certification or an accreditation.
What professional wet cleaning is
Professional wet cleaning is a specialised, water-based way of cleaning garments that would otherwise go to a dry cleaner. It is not the same as washing at home. Professional wet-cleaning machines run controlled programmes that set the water, temperature and movement for the fabric; professional detergents are chosen for the job; and the garments are dried and finished with professional equipment.
It is an alternative to conventional dry cleaning, which cleans with solvents instead of water. Oasis does not use conventional dry-cleaning solvents.
Looking for dry cleaning in Durban? Structured pieces, lined pieces and many items whose care label says dry clean are exactly what we clean, by professional wet cleaning.
Bringing your garments in
Point out any marks when you drop off, so they can be treated as part of the clean. Bring your garments to an Oasis branch in Durban North or Glenwood, and collect them there when they are ready. Collection and delivery are not currently available.
Ask on WhatsApp
Send a photo of the garment and its care label, and we will tell you how we would clean it.
Get a Wet Cleaning QuoteWhatsApp 082 783 8054. Difficult stain? Use Stain Rescue first.
Visit a branch
Durban North and Glenwood: addresses, hours and directions.
How we clean your garment
Every garment is different. We follow a careful process to make sure it gets the right care.
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Step 1: Assess
We read the care label and check the fabric, lining, trims and marks to determine whether the garment is suitable for wet cleaning.
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Step 2: Treat
We assess and treat marks using appropriate professional stain treatments.
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Step 3: Clean
We select a controlled professional wet-cleaning programme suited to the garment.
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Step 4: Dry & finish
We use controlled drying and professional finishing, followed by a final quality check.
Professional Wet Cleaning vs Conventional Dry Cleaning
Professional Wet Cleaning
Oasis's cleaning method
- Cleaning medium
- Water with professional detergents.
- Process
- Controlled water-based programmes.
- Garment suitability
- Depends on fabric, construction and assessment.
- Environmental distinction
- Avoids conventional dry-cleaning solvents.
Conventional Dry Cleaning
Traditional solvent-based method
- Cleaning medium
- Specialised cleaning solvents.
- Process
- Solvent-based cleaning programmes.
- Garment suitability
- Also depends on fabric, construction and care label.
- Environmental distinction
- Uses dry-cleaning solvents.
Finishing. Both methods may require professional pressing and finishing.
Honest answers
Is professional wet cleaning chemical-free?
No. Water is the main cleaning medium, but professional detergents and appropriate stain treatments are used.
Is it suitable for every garment?
No. We assess each garment before cleaning. Some fabrics or constructions may not be suitable.
Will every stain be removed?
No cleaning process can guarantee every stain will disappear. Results depend on the stain, fabric and garment condition.
Not sure whether your garment is suitable?
Send us a photograph and description on WhatsApp. Our team can advise on the next step, subject to inspecting the garment.
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