cleaners monthly

US Western Multitex is having its annual Spring Show from March 21st to 23rd. The show is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.  and

In the next several issues I’ll be explaining the processes incorporated in the modern dry cleaning machine including distillation, washing and extraction, drying, and control.

This is the first of two Bulletins that will discuss the removal of various types of stains from laundry items. General methods of stain removal

We all know that there aren’t a lot of people vying for a job at anyone’s drycleaning plant.  It’s a fact of our everyday lives.

Last month, I discussed how to wetclean leathers and suedes so I am following up this month with furs. I have touched on the subject

Digestion is a process that uses enzymes to convert insoluble stains to soluble substances. The advantages of using and understanding digestion is that the process

While nice to look at, velvet fabrics can be difficult to clean properly. The biggest problem is that the fibers can become permanently matted if

Several different factors can cause fabrics to yellow. What is most disheartening to most of your customers is when they store a light colored garment

Potassium Permanganate is an oxidizing bleach sold as a purple liquid or in crystal form. Potassium Permanganate is chemically obtained by the action of carbon

Most drycleaners that I encounter in my training and consultations understand bleaching but only for light or white fabrics. Bleaches remove stains by either adding

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