For about 93 years, Fordson Cleaners has been a staple of Dearborn, MI. The drycleaning business first launched in 1932, only a few years after Ford Motor Company built its Ford River Rouge automobile factory complex located in the city
The Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) final ban on perchloroethylene officially went into effect on Jan. 17 of this year, but was later put on a regulatory freeze by the Trump Administration pending a review
In less than 10 days after they began on Jan. 7, 31 different California wildfires had destroyed more than 12,000 structures, killed at least 27 people and had forced 200,000 residents to evacuate.
Next month, the South Eastern Fabricare Association (SEFA) will host a full day of production training that will take place at the Unipress Corporation facility located in Tampa, FL.
The Drycleaning and Laundry Institute (DLI) recently announced a discount pricing structure that will provide significant savings for the allied trades who support the industry.
Finding a job at a drycleaning plant isn’t exactly a hot commodity. It’s a reality we all face. This article isn’t about changing that. Honestly, I can’t see anything on the horizon that’ll suddenly make working in drycleaning so appealing people will line up at your door. There’s no magical trick in this article, either.
Put yourself in your customers’ shoes. What do you want them to feel when they walk through your doors, pass your vehicles on the road, or see a sign with your name on it? Your branding should embody this; the Sudsies smile did that for us.
The solvent flow control valves on almost every drycleaning machine are operated by compressed air directed by a solenoid, which moves a piston inside a cylinder to position a disk. The position of this disk will either stop or allow solvent to flow through the valve.
Potassium permanganate is chemically obtained by the action of carbon dioxide on an aqueous solution of potassium manganate. Many spotters have been taught to stay away from this bleach because of its dangerous reactions on fabrics and dyes.
After more than 30 years of writing columns for National Clothesline, I have decided to make room for other columnists. Even though the name of the column is Keep it Legal, I thought I would fin-ish with my thoughts on personal philosophy, running a business, and gratitude.
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.
There is a new perception that your employees are your boss and they tell you what to do in their schedule and how hard they will work. As a leader, we feel hand- cuffed in managing and making decisions. The frustrating thing about it is that we feel stuck and accept mediocrity in the workplace. .
Being a lawyer is one profession that actually receives a worse rap than being a drycleaning business owner. The phrase “taken to the cleaners” is a tough one to remove from the public lexicon, but imagine having multitudes of entire books devoted only to making fun of your occupation.
The Drycleaning and Laundry Institute (DLI) released its schedule of events for this month, which includes the start of its Midwest Hybrid Stain Removal course on Feb. 20.
America’s Best Cleaners (ABC) Executive Director Chris White will speak at the 2025 Textile Care Allied Trades Association (TCATA) Management and Educational Conference held on April 27-30, 2025 at the Ritz Carlton Tiburón in Naples, FL.
Ray Rangwala, president of the California Cleaners Association (CCA), has planned a tour of Margaret’s Couture Cleaners of San Diego early in February. “Margaret’s Couture Cleaner has earned the title of the nation’s most awarded cleaners,” he said. “After seeing their operation, you can understand why they earned that designation.”
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.
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