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New York Machinery Installed Its First Automatic Conveyor System in Brooklyn, NY
New York Machinery is contributing to the industry’s shift toward automation by successfully installing an automatic conveyor system at a large wholesale laundry plant in

Wet+Pro Launches ‘Root-Cause’ Solution for Solvent Odor
Wet+Pro has introduced Solvent Doctor, a hydrocarbon solvent management and odor treatment solution targeting the dry-cleaning industry. According to the company, Solvent Doctor is not

A New Chapter for UNISEC in the American Market
For over two decades, UNISEC has proudly served the American dry cleaning industry, building strong relationships and gaining invaluable experience alongside some of the most

Who Lives the Longest?
I came down with the flu. My throat was so swollen I could barely speak a word, and even swallowing a spoonful of food was

BUCK VALVE OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE (1)
One of the most common—and costly—issues encountered in finishing machinery is continuous steam leakage through the buck valve of a press. This condition can result

What do shirt customers hate the most?
If we can get inside our customer’s heads, if we can understand what makes them happy and what makes them angry or annoys them, then

Wetcleaning: Difficult to Press?
If you are new to wetcleaning, you will probably have experienced finishing problems. Wrinkles, twisted seams, stiff and rough textures… These are the most common

Stain Removal 101, Part 3: protein & dye stains
PROTEIN STAINS A large number of stains encountered by the spotter are protein stains. Often these stains are referred to as albumin stains. Albumin is

Medthods of Removing Rings
A ring can be a bothersome occurrence for any cleaner and a customer. There are many reasons why rings occur and the solution depends upon

Liability Insurance and Claims Handling Standards
General Liability insurance, included in business insurance policies, protects the insured (e.g., a dry cleaning business) against legal liability and property damage caused to others

“Can’t Convert Because of Cost?”: Government Grants Are the Answer to Wet Cleaning Transition
The transition to wet cleaning is accelerating across the U.S. drycleaning industry. Yet many operators still cite initial investment cost as the biggest barrier.But the

Toward Standardization in Wetcleaning: A Turning Point for the Industry?
Across the United States, a growing number of drycleaning operations have adopted wetcleaning as part of their service mix. Fully dedicated 100% wetcleaning plants continue
