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From the Cunard website

 

"Specialist cleaning services

 

Wet cleaning is a professional, aqueous cleaning process for sensitive and non-washable garments. The wet cleaning process was invented in 1991 by Kreussler & Co GmbH in cooperation with Miele. Wet cleaning avoids the use of chemical solvents. Environmental groups and the United States Environmental Protection Agency have indicated that such alternative "wet cleaning" methods are better for the environment than chemical solvents and proponents of wet cleaning state that these methods can be used without shrinking or otherwise damaging garments that typically require dry cleaning.

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Typically, wet cleaning involves the use of a professional wet cleaning machine using water, biodegradable soaps and conditioners, and various types of pressing and re-shaping equipment that may be specialized for many different fabric and fibre*types. The most important aspect of successful wet cleaning is experience and knowledge of different types of fabrics and proper ways to finish garments by operators

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According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), wet cleaning is the most environmentally sensitive professional method of garment cleaning. It does not use hazardous chemicals, it does not generate hazardous waste, nor does the process create air pollution and it reduces the potential for water and soil contamination. The specialized detergents and conditioner used in the wet clean process are milder than home laundry products."

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From the Cunard website

 

"Specialist cleaning services

 

Wet cleaning is a professional, aqueous cleaning process for sensitive and non-washable garments. The wet cleaning process was invented in 1991 by Kreussler & Co GmbH in cooperation with Miele. Wet cleaning avoids the use of chemical solvents. Environmental groups and the United States Environmental Protection Agency have indicated that such alternative "wet cleaning" methods are better for the environment than chemical solvents and proponents of wet cleaning state that these methods can be used without shrinking or otherwise damaging garments that typically require dry cleaning.

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Typically, wet cleaning involves the use of a professional wet cleaning machine using water, biodegradable soaps and conditioners, and various types of pressing and re-shaping equipment that may be specialized for many different fabric and fibre*types. The most important aspect of successful wet cleaning is experience and knowledge of different types of fabrics and proper ways to finish garments by operators

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According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), wet cleaning is the most environmentally sensitive professional method of garment cleaning. It does not use hazardous chemicals, it does not generate hazardous waste, nor does the process create air pollution and it reduces the potential for water and soil contamination. The specialized detergents and conditioner used in the wet clean

rocess are milder than home laundry products."

 

Thank you but my concerns in using this method are (1) having had some garments previously cleaned in the usual Dry Cleaning manner then if I use this method is there a risk that when I go back to using the old method are my clothes going to get ruined. (2) What happens if by using this method something gets ruined will Cunard compensate a passenger if they ruin something.

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Someone here posted about an expensive tuxedo being damaged by the wet cleaning process.

 

I don't know why a standard dry cleaning would be an issue after the new process, assuming the garment wasn't damaged by the wet cleaning.

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On a related point, what are the prices like for on board dry cleaning and laundry?

If it's reasonable enough then I can take fewer suits etc. and recycle them more often during my 2-way crossing this summer.

Of course I plan to take advantage of the self-laundry but it's convenient to get my shirts done professionally when available.

I'd also seen somebody mention an all-in deal by the bag at turnaround in Southampton, is that offered regularly?

Thanks for any insights!

PJ

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On a related point, what are the prices like for on board dry cleaning and laundry? ...

 

Transcribed from the laundry services form on our recent QM2 voyages. I have formatted the price list in a fixed-pitch font with dots to pad the columns so that it will line up reasonably well in a browser. Probably won't look quite so good in the smartphone app. Note this also includes a statement from Cunard regarding liability for lost or damaged items.

 

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CUNARD Laundry, specialist cleaning and pressing services.

 

Name _________________________ Stateroom No. _____

 

☑ Please check service desired:

Regular service (2 days), picked up before 10:00am, returned 7:00pm (2nd day).

Same day service, add 50% express service surcharge. Picked up before 9:00am, returned 7:00pm.

 

Please call your Stateroom Steward for collection of either service.

 

Date ____________________

 

........................... Laundry ...... Specialist Clean . Press only . Total

Item ...................... Each $ . Qty . Each $ . Qty ..... Each $ . Qty

Suit (2 pieces) ............ - ........... 13.00 ............. 9.00

Jacket ..................... 6.00 ......... 6.50 ............. 4.50

Trousers ................... 6.00 ......... 6.50 ............. 4.50

Shorts ..................... 4.00 ......... - ................ 3.25

Shirt / Blouse (Regular) ... 5.25 ......... 6.00 ............. 3.75

Shirt (Formal) ............. 6.00 ......... 6.50 ............. 4.25

Evening Dress (Long) ....... - ........... 15.00 ............ 11.00

Dress ...................... 8.00 ........ 10.00 ............. 7.00

Skirt ...................... 5.50 ......... 6.50 ............. 4.50

Knitwear / Sweater ......... 5.25 ......... - ................ 3.75

Nightshirt / Nightgown /

Pyjamas .................... 5.00 ......... - ................ -

Tie / Cummerbund ........... - ............ 2.50 ............. 1.50

Underwear .................. 2.00 ......... - ................ -

T-Shirt / Polo Shirts ...... 3.75 ......... - ................ -

Socks / Tights / Stockings . 2.00 ......... - ................ -

Robe ....................... 7.50 ......... - ................ -

Topcoat / Raincoat ......... - ........... 12.00 ............. 6.50

Scarf / Gloves ............. 2.00 ......... - ................ -

Swimsuit ................... 3.00 ......... - ................ -

Subtotal .... $ __________

50% Surcharge $ __________

Grand Total . $ __________

 

Specialist cleaning is a “wet” cleaning process, using small amounts of water rather than solvents. This cleaning process is not suitable for raw silks.

 

Regular service is provided unless guest requests same day service.

Please list number of all articles and enclose with your laundry in the bag provided. Immediate notification will be given if there is any discrepancy between the list and that received by the laundry. Unless this itemised list is sent with the laundry, our count must be accepted as correct. In case of loss or damage, liability is limited to ten times the price charged for laundering or cleaning of said item. Garments are accepted at our discretion and whilst every care is exercised, we cannot accept responsibility for shrinkage, fastness of colour, zippers or articles left in the clothing. All prices are in US Dollars.

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Just returned from QM2 19 days Independence Day Cruise.

 

My son had a blazer dry cleaned it was very well done. On the first leg to New York laundry promotion 20 items for $40 offered. But not on the 5 nights to St John and Boston or on the return transatlantic.

 

I used the ships laundry for formal and regular shirts. Other items were taken to the launderette I found they opened early so got there ASAP. I always take my own detergent.

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Last year in May, we were on a RT crossing (16 days because Bruges) and no specials were offered. (This was following a week in NY and we don't do laundry on vacation). No worries - although I could've used a promo. ...but as a previous poster mentioned, they aren't unknown!

 

Luckily once you hit Platinum, you get a discount (AFTER you've used up your credits).

 

- Mark

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