Recent Posts

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

Reinventing Fabric Care: The U.S. Dry Cleaning Industry at a Crossroads
The U.S. dry cleaning industry is no stranger to change—but the current moment may represent its most defining transition yet. Faced with declining demand for

Blouse with Jewelry Embellishments
Mr. Sohn, a 100% wetcleaner explains how to process a blouse with jewelry embellishments.

Shirt’s Neck Stain
Mr. Sohn, a 100% wetcleaner, explains how he treats shirt’s neck stains.

Suit is the easiest of all
Mr. Sohn, a 100% wetcleaner, explains why suite is the easiest item to wetclean.
