Wet cleaning is a non-toxic, environmentally safe alternative to dry cleaning, utilizing computer-controlled washing machines, biodegradable soaps and conditioners, and various types of pressing equipment that may be specialized for many different fabric and fibre types. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Wet Cleaning is the safest professional method of dry cleaning. It does not use hazardous chemical, it does not generate hazardous waste, nor create air pollution and reduced potential for water and soil contamination.” It uses the universal solvent—water—along with special computer-controlled machines such as the ones designed by Miele. The specialized detergents and conditioner used in the Wet Clean process are milder than home laundry products. All the Products are disposed of down the drain and easily handled by the local waste treatment facility.