Hydrogen peroxide is one of the most versatile chemical agents a drycleaner can use. In my consultations I find most drycleaners do not use hydrogen peroxide to its full potential. They use it in a very limited way by applying it to a fabric, adding ammonia and heating. This is not the only way of […]
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In order to do bath bleaching effectively, you should know what it can do and what it cannot do. You should know the fabric you are bleaching and use of correct concentration, heat and time for bleaching. FACTS ABOUT BLEACHING Bleaching entails the use of oxygen to change or make the molecules of staining or
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In the course of my consultations and training, I come across drycleaners using a large variety of different chemicals from different manufacturers. The chemical formulations offered by different manufacturers are not necessarily similar and the drycleaner has to choose what works best for them. There is not just one manufacturer who has a monopoly providing
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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 similar to rubber but consists of polyurethane. It is used to give fabrics better fit and wearability. Spandex blended fabrics may consist of rayon or polyester or both. The dyes
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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 what caused the rings and the nature of the fabric. Rings can fall into three categories. REMOVING WETSIDE RINGS AT THE SPOTTING BOARD DRYSIDE RINGS If dryside agents were used
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Your CSRs represent the face of your company. They create a trust between your customer and the work you do. You know the importance of the CSR when you look at the chemical and equipment manufacturers you deal with and the people that represent them. I know that Bob Edwards of Wilson Chemical Company has
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