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June 2026
June 2026 Table of Contents Breaking Old Assumptions About Wetcleaning Mention wetcleaning to many drycleaning professionals and the first reaction is often skepticism. Ironically, even

Handling Finishing Problems
Manufacturers impart finishes to fabrics to give characteristics such as hand, body, feel, sheen, luster and ease of pressing. During drycleaning, wear, spotting and wetcleaning

What Did a 75-Year Harvard Study Discover?
For 75 years, researchers at Harvard University pursued one of the most ambitious scientific investigations ever conducted. Known as the Harvard Study of Adult Development,

Hot weather cooling problems
With summer upon us, your dry cleaning machine’s cooling system will be under greater stress. It doesn’t matter if you are using a water tower,

The cost of miscalculating PPLH
Some industry analysts will tell you that you should be aiming for 25 shirts processed for each and every shirt department labor hour that you

Color restoration after wetcleaning
Color loss is a common occurrence for dark silk and single-color cotton whether you wetclean or dryclean. Silk pants or shirts from Tommy Bahama are

Stain Removal 101, Part 5: Unknown Stains
An experienced stain removal technician may be able to correctly identify several stains. Even when exact identification is not possible, he or she can often

Essential Insurance Coverage for Small Businesses and Independent Operators
Running a small business involves managing a wide range of risks, making insurance an essential part of any successful operation. However, with so many coverage

East Harlem Tower Project Enters Cleanup Phase After Contamination

Former Rochester Dry Cleaner Site Added to Superfund List

Danville begins cleanup of former bank, dry cleaner site to prepare for redevelopment

