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All articles
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Revolutionizing Our Industry with Automation Technology
The dry cleaning industry is undergoing a remarkable transformation thanks to the introduction of automation technology. Robots have become a
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EzPress™ Minor Modification Gives You a Major Improvement
Now, the Model-7d EzPress™ and Model-7d PopUpPress™ users can apply barcode labels or text labels to personal....
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Slow Times Ahead
The Key to Thrive During the Slow Summer Months. The hour-long virtual program, hosted by The Drycleaning & Laundry Institute
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As One Door Closed…
Frantz Cleaners isn’t washed up after all. When Kay Richards retires Friday, she’ll turn the keys over to her right-hand man...
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WATCH OUT: AI IS A TRAP
With everything happening with AI and ChatGPT, it is a fact that it is here to stay. AI will likely replace all those who don’t adapt to...
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The Stain Wizard Gets Letters
Jeff Schwarz "The Stain Wizard" answers letters from readers of Cleaner & Launderer. Adam Cataffo has a question about rust..
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Finding A New Dry Cleaner
Moving to a new area can be exciting, but it can also be challenging to adjust to a new environment. One of the tasks that often gets...
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There Is No ‘Easy’ Button
I’ve been doing some spring cleaning, going through boxes of stuff in my office that has been accumulating for years easy. Now, don’t...
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20 Takeaways from SDA Cleaners Showcase
Am I the only one who goes to a show, all excited about the contacts I’m about to make, jazzed to learn new things, excited for future...
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My Old Clock
For years PBS broadcast a renovations program called “This Old House.” This program featured historical homes that needed significant...
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DLI School Mints 21 Fresh Graduates in 382nd Complete Hands-On Drycleaning Course
Mark Villareal, former Navy diver, educator and real estate business owner, entered the cleaning business when he bought a drop store in...
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How I Got Here: Nick Tirabassi
John Leano interviews Nick Tirabasi of 818 Cleaners in West Hills, Ca for his May 2023 Words From The Street
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The “Stain Wizard” answers his May letter
The Stain Wizard answers his May 2023 Letter in Cleaner & Launderer about a heavy stain on a white cotton dress.
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Networking Arena Added to SDA Cleaners Showcase 2023
New to this year’s SDA Cleaners Showcase is the Networking Arena, where dry cleaners and coin-operators can discuss pertinent...
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The Environmental Corner: ‘Air’ial Assault: How Contaminated Air From Past or Current Operations Can Impact Your Property and Surrounding Community
The Environmental Corner Access to fresh air and water are required to sustain a healthy life and should not be taken for granted...
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Partners Attend Renewal Claim Solutions Meeting In Florida
Renewal Claim Solutions, formerly North American Restoration Dry Cleaners (aka NARD) recently held an informational...
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Payroll, Maximizing Sales and Stain Removal
The Drycleaning & Laundry Institute offers two one-hour webinar programs on how drycleaners can outsource their payrolls and maximizing the...
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Instant Regret…
Have you ever had instant regret? Most of us are probably shaking our heads in agreement. Next question, have you ever noticed that...
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Oceanside Cleaners Wins The Knot Best of Weddings 2023
Oceanside Cleaners, a family-owned and operated business serving the Jacksonville community, today announced it won The Knot 2023...
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The Stain Wizard’s February Letters
The Stain Wizard's February Letters has two this month, a large curry stain and a color bleed on a Louis Vuitton
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How I Got Here: Phillip Gorneault
John Leano Interviews Phillip Gorneault, the maintenance director for Best Cleaners located in Middletown, Connecticut
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Marketing KPI Series – Part Three – YTD Dollars and CLV
Pretty much every point-of-sale system tracks and records each customer’s Year To Date dollars spent with you in your dry cleaning shop...
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No Need to Close Your Doors to Cleanup Contamination
Is your consultant listening? As consultants, we evaluate cleanup strategies based on the contaminant, site conditions and their cost...
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Omaha Lace Cleaners Celebrates Centennial Anniversary
Omaha Lace Cleaners is celebrating its 100th anniversary as Omaha’s most unique dry cleaners, specializing in wedding gown preservation and..
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Using Hashtags for Maximum Effect and Idea Sharing
DLI offers a special one-hour webinar program on how drycleaners can enhance their social media posts with hashtags...
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“Some Random Thoughts of an Old Dry Cleaner”
Sometimes it’s difficult to write this article. The ideas just don’t seem to flow into my brain like I hope they would. I usually like...
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The Stain Wizard’s January 2023 letter
In The January letter to The Stain Wizard, Marti asks how to treat a 3 year old blood stained tree skirt...
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Marketing KPI Series – Part Two
I’m going to stay in my wheelhouse of marketing and carry on with my marketing KPI series. This article will focus on…
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2023 Marketing Plan and Idea Sharing Webinar
The Drycleaning & Laundry Institute offers a special one-hour webinar program on how drycleaners can plan their 2023 marketing efforts...
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Alliance Laundry Systems Closes Purchase Of LES
Alliance Laundry Systems, is expanding on an already strong direct distribution base with the acquisition of Laundry Equipment Services
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Cleaner & Launderer Classifieds January 2023
Cleaner & Launderer Classifieds are the go to place to find the products, services and equipment that you need for your...
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THANK YOU! To all of our 2022 advertisers
At the end of every year Cleaner & Launderer does an advertiser appreciation so their readers can reach out to them to find what they need
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The Stain Wizard’s December Letter (part 1: Black Contact Dye)
Dear Stain Wizard, I have a red sweater that picked up black contact dye from the cleaning process (hydrocarbon).I am too afraid to use dye stripper, but I will if I have to. Is there anything I can
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Lapels Nashville Music City Location Updates Offering 24/7 Access
One of the biggest challenges facing any business today is finding staff and sustaining a high-level of service...
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VERBATIM: John Camerino
John Leano's December VERBATIM is with John Camerino of San Diego, Ca. Who has a family owned Dry cleaner, Veribest Cleaners
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Marketing KPI Key Performance Indicators Series – Part One
KPI’s (Key Performance Indicators) are basically numbers. You simply have to know and follow certain numbers because they can be...
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Norm Korey 1943-2022
One of the dry cleaning industry's most respected and well known has passed, Norm loved the industry very much.
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Jan’s Cleaners Awarded at International Global Best Practices Awards
Jan’s Professional Dry Cleaners was awarded the Global Best Practices Awards 2022, presented by CINET, for demonstrating...
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DLI and NCA Co-Hosting 2023 Five-Star Brainstorming Conference
DLI and NCA are heading to Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic for the DLI-NCA 2023 Brainstorming Five-Star Conference
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“The Stain Wizard” responds to his November letter (part 2) about removing wax
In "The Stain Wizards" second letter from a reader in November, he talks about the secret of wax removal from clothing
