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 […]
Are You Considering a Change to Wet Cleaning?
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Wet Cleaning Chemicals: What is Professional Wet Cleaning?
What is professional wet cleaning? Do dry cleaners use wet cleaning? Are there special wet cleaning chemicals? Let’s look at some of the basics of professional wet cleaning. How is wet cleaning different than dry cleaning? Wet cleaning chemicals are more gentle than dry cleaning chemicals. In the wet cleaning process, clothes are cleaned with […]
Sustainable Choices: 30 Wears for the Planet
There’s a movement to choose garments that will be worn for 30 wears. It’s the opposite of what is currently occurring with fast fashion and garments deemed “old” after three wears. Just three! Started by Livia Firth, the founder of Eco Age (a company which certifies brands for their sustainability) and wife of Colin Firth, […]
The History of Professional Wet Cleaning
For decades, dry cleaners have turned to water for cleaning and restoring textiles that would have been uncleanable in solvents. Of course, washing garments is not new, even the washing of garments not meant to be washed, but this was the exception. Wet cleaning is a unique process that a skilled dry cleaner could […]
Interview from EXPO Detergo in Milan 2018
We’re excited to share an interview with Dr. Cord Meyer from EXPO Detergo. Peg Fitzpatrick attended the show as part of the Kreussler team and spoke with Dr. Meyer about his important work at the laboratory in Wiesbaden, Germany. Peg Fitzpatrick: Hi, I’m Peg Fitzpatrick. I am here live in Expo Detergo in Milan, Italy […]
Simply Clean with Wet Cleaning
Einstein is paraphrased as saying “Everything should be made as simple as it can, but no simpler.” Although the original quote was referring to the construction of complex theories, the meaning can and should be applied to many things. Recognize the two parts of this statement: Attempt to make things simple Avoid making things stupid […]
The Latest Advancements in Wet Cleaning from Kreussler
We’re excited to share that LANADOL X-PRESS is coming to the United States. Chemische Fabrik Kreussler & Co. GmbH first introduced LANADOL X-PRESS at Texcare Germany last summer. With continuous further development, we are striving to further improve the already established high standard of wet cleaning in the LANADOL process. The goal remains unchanged: Wet cleaning, […]