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To Bleach Or Not To Bleach
My readers tell me to write more technical stuff, which I try to do every other month. Frankly I find writing about drycleaning and laundry events more fascinating, but chemicals (especially bleaches)
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Poseidon Textile Care Systems Introduces New 8.4 cu.ft Wetcleaning Machine
Poseidon Textile Care Systems® (Poseidon) recently added the 8.4 cu. ft. (60-pound capacity) Poseidon Wetcleaning Machine to its comprehensive soft-mount wetcleaning line. The highly programmable and
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Reputation Management
Here is a scenario perhaps you’ve found yourself in. You are sitting at home after a long day in the plant. You are relaxing with your feet up, surfing the internet, and you decide to Google your dr
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R.R. Street & Co. Inc – Adco Teams Up With Starchup
A Technology Platform That Positions Cleaners For Success In The Digital AgeR.R. Street & Co. Inc (Street) is excited to announce an exclusive reseller agreement with Starchup, a technology-plat
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Passing of Dr. Manfred Wentz
R.R. Street & Co. Inc is sad to have to report the loss of an individual who has had a significant impact on Street’s and the entire professional textile industry. Dr. Manfred Wentz passed away
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R&B Wire Products Ramps Up Antimicrobial Product Line
R&B Wire Products announces their complete line of Antimicrobial products, including their Antimicrobial Laundry Carts (100E/ANTI, 200F/ANTI, 201H/ANTI)Antimicrobial Triangular Hamper Stan
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How We Got Here: Katie and JT Hampton
Current Positions: The husband and wife team of Katie and JT Hampton, both 28, work for Fireweed Cleaners in Anchorage, Alaska. JT is the general manager and Katie is the bookkeeper.The Company: Sin
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LaundryCares Foundation Hosted A Free Laundry Day in Baltimore, Maryland
On July 28th, 2016 LaundryCares Foundation hosted a Free Laundry Day in Baltimore, Maryland. The event was at Laundry City, located at 5200 Moravia Road in Baltimore. LaundryCares invited all to join
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Introducing…. Ellen Tuchman Rothmann
Ellen Rothmann has 30 years of experience in sales and marketing and utilizes these skills to support and facilitate seminars for Tuchman Advisory Group (TAG). Prior to her role with TAG, she was VP o
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Recognizing Long Term Employees
Recognizing company employees on a regular basis has innumerable benefits.Celebrating accomplishments and providing encouragement can boost morale, unify culture and increase retention. Employers c
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VDMA Garment And Leather Technology: German Laundry And Textile Cleaning Technology Continues To Grow
Top issue Industry 4.0 as key driver of the sectorGerman manufacturers of laundry and textile cleaning technology are looking back on two successful years: in 2014, incoming orders were up by 17 per
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I Don’t Want to Mention Any Names, But Their Initials Are…
Recently, I have run into a bad stretch of customer service. Not as the provider of customer service, but as the recipient. Even though there should be no excuse for businesses giving bad service, the
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Texcare International Closes With Many New Records
Trade visitors very pleased with the bigger and more extensive range of products at the world’s leading trade fair for the sector Exhibitors and visitors rate the economic situation in the sector a
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The Great Soap Opera
I wrote about detergents/soaps last issue and would like to expand on it a bit more this month as well as tackle the art of cleaning households for profit - the professional way. This is a great line
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Tom Coba Joins Lapels Dry Cleaning As Franchise Advisor
Tom Coba has worked with some of the most recognizable names in the franchising industry—Subway, Dunkin Donuts, ServiceMaster and McDonalds. The franchising veteran is now adding dry cleaning to the
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Xeros Expands Eco-Friendly Near-Waterless Laundry System Further in Caribbean
Xeros, the inventor of an ultra-low water laundry system, announced today that it has signed a a $500,000 US deal with commercial launderer Scarab Group in St. Thomas for its award-winning polymer bea
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RSS – What It Is And Why You Should Use It
This article is by request. I’m going to introduce you to a web tool that is little known within the dry cleaning community, but may blow your mind like it’s blown the minds of the editors here at
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Quality Control
The dictionary defines quality control as “the process of inspecting products to ensure that they meet the required quality standards.” Quality control is necessary in every business if you want y
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WashClub Brings Its Mobile Laundry and Dry Cleaning App To Akron, Ohio
WashClub, the total solution for outsourcing dry cleaning and laundry for the digital age goes live in AkronWashClub, the leading on-demand laundry and dry cleaning service, announced it has officia
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Sewing Services Hit The Skids
Sometimes my words are too negative for our industry. Overall, the majority of our nation’s drycleaners and launderers are first-rate operators. But, in order to educate and play the devil’s advoc
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SCCA Draws A Crowd At Kellerher Equipment
Kelleher Equipment Supply was host for the Southern California Cleaners Association meeting held on May 15th at their facility in Long Beach, California.For additional information or to make reserva
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Father’s Day Promotions
Before you can say “socks, necktie, or untie my bowtie” the annual special day for dads will be here (Sunday, June 19th). If you haven’t already done so, now would be a good time to send out you
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Largest Expansion In Alliance Laundry Systems History Approved
Alliance Laundry Systems, a leading global commercial laundry equipment provider, announced that a proposed $62.6 million expansion to its Ripon campus has been formally approved by the company’s Bo
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Texcare International Sets New Exhibitor Record – Over 310 Companies At Leading Trade Fair For Textile Care
Growth in the textiles, logistics and IT segments - Strong growth in exhibitor numbers from Italy, the Netherlands and TurkeyTexcare International 2016 has already exceeded all expectations. Over 31
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Avoiding Domain Name Scams
First and foremost, some disclosure; I offer domain name registration services via the website www.customerloyaltydomains.com. I am a reseller of Godaddy domain name services. I tell you this because
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DLI Partners with Starchup to Offer Smart Routes and Mobile Technology
DLI Members Get 15% Discount; Customers Can Order From Any DevicePickup and delivery services are a great way to offer more convenience to drycleaning customers. Many customers want to be able to ha
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How About Hat Cleaning?
You probably are thinking, who the heck wears or cleans hats anymore? You would be surprised to know there are many. I had just about discounted any possibility of there being anymore hat cleaners aro
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WashClub Brings On-Demand Laundry And Dry Cleaning Services To Oklahoma
WashClub, the total solution for consumer dry cleaning and laundry in the digital age, brings high-quality services to Oklahoma City’s businesses and consumersWashClub, a leading on-demand laund
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Educational Sessions Set For CCA Fabricare Show
Fabricare 2016 is scheduled to take place from August 26th to 28th at the Long Beach Convention Center.Kicking off the educational programs early on Friday will be Route Pro James Peuster who will o
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Do You Want Fries With That?
Every time you order at a fast food restaurant, you are always asked “do you want fries, drink or try our new product.” Our industry is a service industry and yet we do not try to “up-sell” ou
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FRSTeam Celebrates A Decade Of Service And Honors Outstanding Performers
FRSTeam of North and Central Georgia, FRSTeam by Tri State among top performersFabric Restoration Service Team, Inc. – FRSTeam – a leading national provider of textile restoration services, cele
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How I Got Here: Trudy Adams
Current Position: Trudy Adams is the principal of Blue Egg Consulting, a sales, marketing and customer service consulting practice. She is also one of the coaches at the 21st Century Dry Cleaners cons
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NIE Insurance Wins DLI Endorsement
NIE Returns to Its Roots The Drycleaning & Laundry Institute (DLI) and NIE Insurance announced that DLI is exclusively endorsing NIE’s business insurance program for DLI’s U.S. members. NIE’s Insurance Program includes National Fire and Indemnity Exchange (“the Exchange”) and policies from other highly rated carriers including Hartford and Travelers. The Exchange specializes in fabricare […]
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Bruce Grossman On DIY Maintenance
“Low Hanging Fruit”Bruce Grossman has been in business for over 50 years. Best known for his “EZ Timers” as well as repairing boilers and equipment.The boiler room is the least favorite pl
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SDA Cleaners Showcase Keynote Speaker Glenn Shepard
Glenn Shepard was the keynote speaker at the Cleaners Showcase, which took place April 22nd – 24th.He presented how to have good employees and went into detail how to achieve this:Glenn went ov
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Industry Leader, R.R. Street & Co. Inc. CEO, L. Ross Beard Has Passed
The professional cleaning industry has lost one of its most a staunch defenders and long time leaders. L. Ross Beard, CEO and President of R.R. Street & Co. Inc. (Streets) passed away on the eveni
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The Great Soap Opera
In the old days people called detergent soap. In the earliest days it was a mere animal product. Today it is all chemicals with a tad of natural products in it. Folks called it soap back when it reall
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Some Worker Compensation Reminders
First, I would like to start with a reminder. In the state of California, if you have employees, you must carry worker compensation coverage. Even if you only have one part-time worker, this is still
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Google My Business
Once again there are big changes afoot at Google that may affect how your business gets found online when people are searching for a drycleaner. Google is shutting down and rebranding Google Places in
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“Best Overall Service 2015” Awarded To Champion Cleaners
DLI Mystery Shopping Program “Essential” to SuccessFor the second consecutive year, Champion Cleaners of Birmingham, Alabama owner David Whitehurst earned the “Best Overall Service” Award. H
