Every day we make many decisions, big and small, that affect our impact on the planet. So today, I want to share small acts of love for the planet. These small things can add up to less damage to our fragile home. To live with some level of comfort in the face of the future, […]
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Wet Cleaning for a Healthier Planet
Adding wet cleaning to your dry cleaning plant can lead to a healthier planet without sacrificing quality. Many customers would love the choice to have their garments cleaned in a more gentle process that is better for the planet. Here are a few reasons you need to wet clean: Wet cleaning is environmentally friendly. A […]
Where to Market Your Small Business
Marketing for dry cleaners can seem like a daunting task and learning where to market your small business is essential. If you’ve been in business for a while or have marketing experience, you know the concept of “knowing where to put your marketing dollars.” When it comes to time and possible return on investment (ROI) for […]
Where is Sustainable Fashion Headed in the Future?
We need sustainable fashion to be the future of fashion. Changes need to occur from designer’s choices, clothes production, and supply chain to how consumers make their clothing purchases. Consumers think about sustainability across everything from resource management to product packaging, which speaks to the ever-broadening nature of the term “sustainability.” 73% of global consumers […]
Maintenance Tips from the Best TSRs in Textile Care
Machine and plant maintenance tips might not be a hot topic, but both are an essential part of running your dry cleaning business. As Benjamin Franklin said, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Proper maintenance can save you money and downtime so let’s get to those maintenance tips! I’ve tapped into […]
30 Year Anniversary of Lanadol Wet Cleaning: Interview with Dr. Manfred Seiter
We’re marking a company milestone: the thirty-year anniversary of the LANADOL product launch and the wet cleaning process which Kreussler developed in partnership with Miele as our machine partner. Richard Fitzpatrick, Vice President of Kreussler Inc., interviewed Dr. Manfred Seiter for the history of wet cleaning and LANADOL, and here is what they had to […]