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August 2026
August 2026 Table of Contents Preventing and Solving Hydrocarbon Solvent Odor Problems Hydrocarbon solvents are gaining worldwide acceptance because they offer environmental and workplace safety

Wet+Pro Introduces Globally Acclaimed ‘Blue Stick’ Stain Removal Soap
Manufactured by CAPIC at Yokosuka Prison, Japan’s iconic spot-cleaning stick tackles stubborn collar grime and wedding gown soil. NEW JERSEY — Wet+Pro, a leading distributor

Reimagining Textile Care: Why the Industry is Riding a New Wave of Wet Cleaning
Millions of consumers worldwide rely on professional textile care every day. But as fast-moving fashion trends reshape customer habits, laundry operators face an equally pressing

The Happy Hypocrite
His name is George Hell. As his surname suggests, he was a man so cruel and violent that everyone in town—from young children to the

Solvent Flow – What’s it All About?
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

Lint is not our friend
Lint is not our friend. Excessive lint is the cause of many ills for drycleaners and their equipment. Lint build-up on the coils cripples reclamation.

How to aggravate your customers in 5 easy lessons
Often, we talk about things that we must do in order to please our customers. This is important dialogue. In fact, so important, that without

The Misconceptions and Science of Dry Cleaning Detergent
“Why use it when it works fine without it?” This is the classic refrain heard from cleaners who skip dry cleaning detergent. By that logic,

Bleeding Dyes (Spandex, rayon, polyester): Prevention and Cures
The laboratory analysis department of the drycleaning association has reported problems with spandex blended fabrics consisting of rayon and polyester. Spandex is an elastic yarn

Rising Healthcare Costs, Health Insurance, and Medicare
According to a Gallup survey, nearly 100 million Americans are struggling to afford healthcare costs. A recent Gallup and West Health poll reveals that 38%

Santa Barbara Gets Its First 24/7 Self-Service Dry Cleaning Kiosk

