About 8,000 residents populate the small town of Wickenburg, AZ, which resides just 50 miles northwest from the Valley of the Sun. Historically, it’s known for its dude ranches, guest resorts and gold mines, yet today it is recognized as the “Team Roping Capital of the World.”
Last month, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced its final bans on trichloroethylene (TCE) and perchloroethylene (PCE), which now gives the textile care industry a ticking deadline for legal using of those solvents. The agency has classified both perc and TCE as “posing an unreasonable risk to human health.”
The Drycleaning and Laundry Institute (DLI) will be offering 10 complete courses throughout the year, including both of its signature Introductory and Advanced Drycleaning courses, which will be offered in March and October.
Registration opens on Jan. 29 for anyone seeking to attend this year’s Clean Show, slated to take place from Aug. 23 to 26 in Orlando, FL.
This month, the Drycleaning & Laundry Institute’s (DLI) programs will include a webinar on Jan. 15 on “Create Your 2025 Marketing Plan.” It will be hosted by Dave Coyle of Maverick Drycleaners
Over the 46 years that I have worked, managed, consulted and directed for this industry, I have picked up quite a few tidbits of wisdom, gold nuggets of “I wish I knew that 10 years ago!” and a few things that will make you say, “Well, I’ll be a son-of-a-gun.”
As the drycleaning industry enters 2025, it stands on the cusp of transformation. With an ambitious national marketing campaign on the horizon — an industry-wide effort akin to the legendary “Got Milk?” campaign —there’s a real opportunity to reignite consumer interest in professional garment care.
This month, I’ll continue on solvent flow by discussing the heart of the solvent flow system, the solvent pump. The solvent pump on most drycleaning machines is a centrifugal-type pump. It is a mechanical device designed to move solvent by a motor rotating a disk-like device called an impeller with vanes on its surface.
A delicate fabric is described as a fabric that is capable of weakening and discoloring from mechanical action and the chemicals used for spotting. Precautions should be taken depending on the weaknesses of the particular fabric in question.
The federal law prohibiting sexual harassment originated not from Congress but from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Through its regulations, the EEOC classified sexual harassment — such as certain vulgar language — as a form of “sex discrimination” under the Civil Rights Act.
As we head into a new year, it’s a natural time for reflection and goal setting. For drycleaning and laundry business owners, it’s also an opportunity to think strategically about your business’s future.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finally moved forward with its final bans on perchloroethylene and trichloroethylene (TCE) last month, a move that the drycleaning and laundry industry has known was coming ever since the agency classified both chemicals as “probable carcinogens” many years ago.
Girbau North America recently welcomed Aly Auchtung of Oshkosh, WI, as sales solutions associate. In her new role, Auchtung will nurture new construction leads and support special sales projects
Mulberrys Garment Care opened its 7th franchise site in Minnesota in Eden Prairie, MN. The new site, the chain’s 15th overall, will offer Mulberrys’ full menu of high-end, high-touch drycleaning and laundry services.
America’s Best Cleaners (ABC) recently partnered with Retold Recycling in support of the #NoLandFill movement to reduce textile waste and drive a more sustainable future for fashion.
Kelly’s dry Cleaners of Farmington, NM, recently joined the ranks of the Certified Restoration drycleaning Network (CRDN) seeking to solidify its position as an industry leader.
Bill was born in Southbridge, MA, and raised in East Hampton and Middletown, CT. After high school, he joined the Navy and served for 4 years before joining the family’s cleaning business in 1966.
Steve Pedelty started his “hanger” career with Cleaners Hanger Company (CHC) in 1982, covering the Southeast US. After six years of living in Charlotte, NC but mainly traveling south, CHC asked him to move to Atlanta
Clean Brands, LLC, has announced the opening of the first Lapels Cleaners location in the state of Louisiana: Lapels Cleaners of Houma.
The company is owned and operated by the Lausen family, namely Michael and Kelli.
America’s Best Cleaners’ (ABC) affiliate Fox Cleaners partnered with Dress for Success Tulsa for a successful EmpowerWear program to collect gently worn professional and business casual attire for women from Oct. 1-31, 2024.
Tide Cleaners is ironing out a major expansion initiative in St. Paul, led by Minnesota entrepreneur and former Target executive, Rob Parke.
Fifteen students graduated from the Drycleaning & Laundry Institute’s School of Drycleaning Technology’s Introduction to Drycleaning course, which took place from Oct. 7–11, and 17 graduated its Advanced Drycleaning course, Oct. 14–25.
The Association of Wedding Gown Specialists (AWGS) recently hosted a two-day intensive training session at Janet Davis Cleaners in Berkley, MI.
As Florida recovered from the devastation caused by Hurricanes Milton and Helene, Tide Cleaners stepped up to support the first responders who worked tirelessly on the front lines.
Methods for Management (MfM) hosted a 4th quarter meeting in Las Vegas, coinciding with DL Expo West, and open to all of its regional bureaus. This dynamic event brought together members from all over for an invigorating two-day session focused on operational excellence and strategic planning for the year ahead.
Janet Davis Cleaners has received notification of its official national certification as an affiliate of America’s Best Cleaners (ABC). Founded in 1938 by Janet davis and her father, it has a rich history steeped in quality and dedication to customer service.
The ultimate reference guide for all things laundry, The Laundry Book: The Definitive Guide to Caring for Your Clothes and Linens is the first book from laundry influsencer Zachary Pozniak and his father, veteran luxury drycleaner Jerry Pozniak
As the Simmons Golf Championship kicked off in Little Rock, Tide Cleaners teed up exclusive drycleaning and laundry services tailored for championship athletes.
The Certified Restoration drycleaning Network (CRDN) been named to the 2024 Franchise Times Top 400 list, including being ranked third in sales growth within the Disaster Restoration category.
ZIPS Cleaners announced it has opened a new location in West Springfield, VA. The new garment care site is the 19th ZIPS location in Virginia and 71st location nationwide..
A Cleaner World recently announced two key promotions within its leadership team, continuing the company’s commitment to operational excellence and innovation in the drycleaning industry.
Clean Brands, the parent company of Martinizing Cleaners, Lapels Cleaners, 1-800- DryClean, Pressed4Time and Dry Cleaning Station, has launched its new Clean Exit program that provides existing, unaffiliated drycleaning and laundromat owners with an exit strategy.
Tide Services, franchisor of the Tide Laundromat and Tide Cleaner brands, has signed a landmark 51-unit Tide Laundromat franchise deal with Barry dubin, a veteran multi-unit franchise executive.
Union Drycleaning Products President Jack Burnett, Jr, passed away peacefully last month following a long, courageous battle with cholangiocarinoma. He was 56 years old.
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