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 […]
Product Spotlight: Lanadol AVANT
Meet LANADOL AVANT, part of the Kreussler LANADOL wet cleaning product range. LANADOL AVANT is the pre-spotting and cleaning booster within the suite of the LANADOL wet cleaning products. Removing stubborn fat, oil, grease, and pigment soil in the mild LANADOL application is easy and safe with the addition of LANADOL AVANT. Designed to be […]
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 […]
Product Spotlight: Lanadol AVANT
Meet LANADOL AVANT, part of the Kreussler LANADOL wet cleaning product range. LANADOL AVANT is the pre-spotting and cleaning booster within the suite of the LANADOL wet cleaning products. Removing stubborn fat, oil, grease, and pigment soil in the mild LANADOL application is easy and safe with the addition of LANADOL AVANT. Designed to be […]
The Clean Dozen: Kreussler’s Golden Rules of Textile Cleaning
Textile Cleaning doesn’t have to be stressful. We wanted to share some easy-to-follow guidelines for cleaning your client’s clothes. Here’s our Clean Dozen: Kreussler’s Golden Rules of Textile Cleaning! 1. “Keep your true colors.” Sort garments by bright/dark color and heavy/light material. 2. “Don’t ruffle my fur.” Sort all leather and fur garments as well […]
Product Spotlight: LANADOL LICKER
Meet LANADOL LICKER, part of the Kreussler LANADOL wet cleaning product range. For wet cleaning leathers and furs, add LANADOL LICKER to the finishing bath. This product provides wet cleaned leather with its original suppleness; the colors are vibrant and deep. LANADOL LICKER is a leather oiling agent for the treatment of leather and suedes […]
Kreussler at Clean Show 2019
Kreussler Inc. will be in booth 2357 at this year’s Clean Show in New Orleans, Louisiana. As the inventor of the original wet cleaning, the company will showcase our textile care technology which has been continually evolved since 1991. Besides other benefits, the Lanadol wet cleaning is the only one enabling its users to skip […]
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 […]