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Wetcleaning Leather
As weather gets colder, more leather clothes are coming in. With many leather cleaners’ closing, finding one is getting harder. I’ve always said wetcleaning is

Bleeding Dye (Spandex, Rayon, Polyester) Prevention and Cures
The laboratory analysis department of the drycleaning association has reported problems with spandex blended fabrics consisting of rayon and polyester. Spandex is an elastic yarn

Caramelized Sugar Stain
The Encyclopedia Britannica states that the action of heat (and/or time), in conjunction with sugar ingredients, imparts the typical (brownish) color to caramelized sugar stains.

Analysis of Difficult Stains
In teaching spotting and stain removal we put stains in a category and use a prescribed method for their removal. Manufacturers of chemicals also provide

Causes and Solutions for Rings
One of the most frustrating aspects of cleaning and spotting is the formation of rings. When a liquid contacts a fabric the probability of a

Route 9 Dry Cleaner Evicted

Regulatory Requirements for Operating a Laundry and Dry Cleaning Business
When operating a laundry or dry-cleaning business, owners must comply with general business regulations as well as requirements specific to the laundry industry. Because the

Former Rochester dry cleaner among three sites to be added to state contamination list

Tide Cleaners franchisee doubles delivery routes with Widmer’s dry cleaning acquisition

I Had No Idea It Was This Good
If you ask ten people who practice wet cleaning how they do it, you’ll get ten different answers. That alone suggests how much experimentation and

Pet Hair Problem
Mr. Sohn, a 100% wetcleaner, explains how he deals with pet hair problem.

Dress with Printed Pattern
Mr. Sohn, a 100% wetcleaner explains the importance of the color test for printed dress
