There’s something almost romantic about an ink stain. By its very nature, an errant blue streak or blurry black blotch conveys a certain artistic quality—and, therefore, must also possess an intriguing backstory. Did it arrive during a sudden spark of inspiration or after an emotional outburst? Perhaps it was the result of late night list-making or the feverish penning of a secret love letter. Or, maybe, the tearful writing of a goodbye note.
Read MoreThe Environmental Protection Agency announced a ban on toxic chemical solvents PCE and TCE which are commonly used in dry cleaning earlier this month. The chemicals are known to cause environmental pollution if not managed carefully as well as several types of cancer in those working with it. Those living in areas close to industrial dry-cleaning operations are particularly at risk through these chemicals getting into water streams and being recycled into drinking water. The risk of wearing clothes that have been dry cleaned using PCE and TCE is negligible, though trace amounts can be found in clothes after treatment, and this can build up the more times it is cleaned.
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