Adding or expanding a wet cleaning department to complement traditional solvent-based cleaning technology is much easier than a full conversion away from solvents entirely. However, with some thoughtful planning, correct capital investment, and realistic expectations transitioning to “water only” can successfully fulfill several long-term goals. Here are some things that Kreussler’s thirty years of experience […]
Have You Heard? Efficient Dry Cleaning Detergent is Your Best Bet to Clean
Have you ever looked at the ingredients label on a bottle of liquid laundry detergent? One of the first things you will find is water. There are multiple reasons for this. Cost is one, product viscosity and keeping different ingredients in solution are others. Still, in the end, the consumer is paying for something that […]
Notes on Emerging Biobased Technology and Dry Cleaning
Frequent readers will know we often discuss the biobased market, especially in connection with our USDA Certified BioPreferred® SOLVON K4. Biobased technology will continue to evolve and expand. When we initially converted from a petroleum-derived version of the solvent to a plant-based one, we were fortunate to have a partner in the Midwest supplying the […]
The Advantages of Wet Cleaning
There are many advantages to wet cleaning making it a popular topic in garment care. The LANADOL wet cleaning process, based on Kreussler patents, was introduced jointly by Miele and Kreussler in December 1991. Wet cleaning can be a catch-all term for processing everything that would typically require dry cleaning. We know that after we […]
Dry Cleaning Detergent: How CLIP COMBI Can Amp Up Your Process
Your dry cleaning detergent is an important product for a successful cleaning process. In every family, there is one member that grabs the spotlight and gets most of the attention, and there is one that quietly but consistently powers the rest forward. Within Kreussler’s Clip range of dry cleaning detergents, Clip Combi is that quiet […]
How to Clean with Esdogen Liquid Detergent
In last month’s edition of Insider’s, we discussed the benefits of our powder laundry detergent Trebon Plus, but for many reasons, a one-shot powder might not be the right solution for you. Luckily Kreussler has a broad range of liquid laundry products to customize the exact solution for your needs. Liquid laundry detergents have come […]
How to Get Textiles Hygienically Clean with Trebon Plus
Did you know you can get textiles hygienically clean with Trebon Plus? As you may know, Kreussler Textile Care has a strong presence in the medical and nursing home/ retirement home laundry sector throughout Europe. We have developed several specific products that allow us to wash to the very high standards required by German and […]
What’s the Difference between Wet Cleaning and Dry Cleaning?
What is the difference between wet cleaning and dry cleaning? We get asked this question a lot. Being experts in textile chemistry, wet cleaning, and dry cleaning operations, we’re here to share some of our expertise. In this article, we offer a simplified explanation of the two processes so you can see how they’re different and […]
How to Maintain your Vintage Garments
If you have made a commitment to buy fewer new things in 2020, hitting your local consignment shop or vintage store is a great place to refresh your wardrobe. Buying second-hand garments is better for the environment than purchasing fast fashion. This article will share how you can maintain vintage garments and get them ready […]
Why Use a Bio-Based Solvent?
Interest in bio-based products is growing in some industries and home markets but are bio-based products always the best choice? The answer is sometimes. Bio-based doesn’t automatically mean eco-friendly. A product containing plant-based or derived material is no guarantee it is safe or eco-friendly. Let’s look at palm oil for example; it was found […]