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May 2026 Table of Contents Dry cleaner drags American Family to court over $111k fire bill [insurancebusinessmag.com – 2026.04.23] A New York dry cleaner is

Restoration firm says insurer vouched for the job – then balked when the invoice arrived [insurancebusinessmag.com – 2026.04.23] A New York dry cleaner is suing

I met Ms. Kim again after a long time. Now in her early seventies, she stands in the later chapter of life. She came to

Few things are more frustrating for a finisher than poor steam flow through a press buck. It is a surprisingly common issue—and one that can

So what about starch levels?  I feel compelled to write about this today because today, like most days, I get a question about it.  Seems

Even a seasoned veteran of wet cleaning can sometimes make a mistake due to lack of knowledge of chemicals. Problems like color loss, color bleeding

The spotting techniques introduced in this month’s column are intended for advanced spotters who have a solid understanding of bleaching and mechanical action. Beginners who

Combination stains get their name from containing a solvent-soluble component as well as a water-soluble one. These stains include ballpoint pen ink, crayon, lipstick, mascara,

In recent years, as the number of dry-cleaning businesses declines and traditional perchloroethylene (“perc”) machines are replaced with alternative systems, awareness of environmental issues has

Doyoung Han, the owner of Strom’s Cleaners is now wetcleaning 80~90% of his volume using AquaMax It’s rare to find someone in the dry-cleaning business

[dailyegyptian.com – 2026.04.21] After serving the Carbondale community for 100 years, Horstman’s Cleaners and Furriers has permanently closed its doors. While the operations in the

[news10.com – 2026.04.15] COLONIE, N.Y. (NEWS10) — A closed dry cleaner in the town of Colonie has been added to the New York State Superfund