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November 2024

November 2024 Table of Contents One word for Expo West: Enthusiasm At last, a real equipment show! Having observed and participated in far more of

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Solvent flow

This month, we will explore solvent flow, valves, and some of the problems associated with them in the dry cleaning process. To begin with, what

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Odor in laundry

Newly laundered items normally have a clean, fresh smell. However, occasionally finished items carry unpleasant odors. The odors can come from one of two sources:

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The art of Wetcleaning silk

Silk fabrics are characterized by a unique feel, luster, body, hand and sheen. These characteristics are imparted by the manufacturer when producing silk. The successful

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Oil stains in wetcleaning

The most frequently asked question about wetcleaning is how to remove oil stains. I have always emphasized that wetcleaning spotting is much easier than drycleaning.

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Odor removal by ozone

During the 1970s, only a handful of drycleaning establishments offered odor removal service to their customers. In the past two decades, however, more and more

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