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The Covid Time Machine by Jon Meijer
Read MoreWhen we finally get through this pandemic, what will the world look like? I’m not just referring to the business of drycleaning, but everything. Are we already 20 years in…
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Minimum Wage Increase Out of New Covid Bill
Read MoreDLI Helps Members Strike Win for All Small Businesses The minimum wage increase to $15.00 per hour is not included in the Senate Covid Relief package. Thank you to all who submitted comments to…
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Study Looks at How Long Covid-19-Like Virus Survives on Fabric
Read MoreA study done by scientists at De Montfort University in Leicester found viruses similar to the strain that causes Covid-19 can survive on commonly-worn fabrics for up to three days.
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Redeposition
Read MorePhoto: Redeposition can cause rings in stain removal. Redeposition occurs in drycleaning when soils in the solvent resettle or redeposit on clothing instead of being carried off to the…
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President Biden Limits PPP Applications to Businesses with Less than 20 Employees
Read MorePresident Joe Biden announced changes to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) on February 22, which includes limiting applications from businesses with fewer than 20 employees beginning Wednesday, February 24. The limitation will…
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Problems with Linen
Read MoreLinen, known for its crisp, smooth finish, is a popular spring and summer fabric. Unfortunately, with that crisp finish comes the tendency to wrinkle easily, and manufacturers have responded by…
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Simple Answers to Common Questions
Read MoreQ. Does frequent drycleaning shorten the life of a garment? A. To the contrary, frequent cleaning prolongs the life of a garment. Not only do stains set with age,…
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EPA Issues Final Risk Evaluation for Perchloroethylene
Read MoreIn December 2020, EPA released the final risk evaluation for perchloroethylene (perc) under the Toxic Substances Control Act. Perc which is still used by at least 50% of the industry…
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Imitation Suede
Read MoreIn the past, the color of suede was a good indicator as to its authenticity. However, many skins are dyed to imitate the range of colors used in the world…