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Spot Beaching
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

Stain Removal 101, part 4: Combination stains
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,

Environmental Issues in the Dry-Cleaning Industry and How to Address Them
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

Honestly, I was too afraid to try wetcleaning
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

Century-old Horstman’s closes, leaving Carbondale without a dry cleaner

Former Colonie dry cleaner added to NYS Superfund Site registry

DTSC secures more than $100,000 settlement with former Bay Area dry cleaner for cleanup violations

Distress to the dress: $18K Kleinfeld wedding gown ‘destroyed’ by NYC dry cleaner

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
