Some of history's biggest discoveries have come about by accident. One of the most enduring stories in the world of fabric care traces the origins of dry cleaning to an unexpected household mishap in 19th-century France.
According to historical accounts, a simple spill involving lamp fuel led to the discovery that certain liquids could remove grease and stains without the need for water. What began as an everyday accident would eventually lay the foundation for the global dry-cleaning industry.
