The Clean Show is just weeks away, and if you are one of the few thousand folks planning to brave Atlanta’s mid-summer heat and humidity this year, here are some tips and suggestions for making the most of it. First, if this is your first time attending Clean Show, I guess I should say congratulations, […]
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Dry Cleaning 101: Everything You Need to Know
In 1821, Thomas Jennings patented a method for removing dirt and grease from clothing that would lead to the dry cleaning process used today. “An item in the New York Gazette from March 13 of that year announces Jennings’ success in patenting a method of “Dry Scouring Clothes, and Woolen Fabrics in general, so that they keep […]
Distributor Perspective: An Interview with Mike Ross
We’ve had multiple perspectives here on the blog and today we’d like to share a distributor perspective through an interview with Mike Ross of Minda-AristoCraft Supply. Richard Fitzpatrick: I’m speaking today with Mike Ross, President of Minda-AristoCraft Supply Oxford. We will be talking about the distribution industry for professional textile care. First, welcome, Mike. Thank […]
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 […]
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 […]