Courses
Upcoming Opportunities for Any Skill Level
DLI courses focus on practical industry training for both newcomers and veterans.
NEW - Two Day Virtual Leadership Course
Inspire and Influence Course
with Jennifer Whitmarsh with The Route Pros and Snappy Dry Cleaning
Inspire & Influence is a dynamic virtual leadership course designed to empower individuals to become impactful leaders in today’s fast-paced world. This program focuses on mastering the art of inspiration, building trust, creating a dynamic culture and fostering individual leadership to drive success in any team.
Class Schedule
• Live online virtual sessions are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Eastern.
• Note: Sessions are not recorded and must be attended live.
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Non-DLI-Members: $549
Budget Members: $349
International Members: $349
Standard Members: $279
Gold Members: $209
Premier Members: Free
NEW - Two-Day Virtual Customer Service
Service Superstars
With Jennifer Whitmarsh with The Route Pros and Snappy Dry Cleaning
Service Superstars is a high-energy virtual course designed to transform customer service professionals into exceptional brand ambassadors. This program focuses on building the skills and mindset needed to create unforgettable customer experiences, foster loyalty, and drive success.
Class Schedule
• Live online virtual sessions are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Eastern.
• Note: Sessions are not recorded and must be attended live.
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Non-DLI-Members: $549
Budget Members: $349
International Members: $349
Standard Members: $279
Gold Members: $209
Premier Members: Free
Four-Day Virtual Basic Stain Removal
Master the art of stain removal with this comprehensive 4-day course designed to equip you with essential skills and knowledge. This interactive program combines live lectures, engaging videos, and hands-on stain removal activities to ensure a well-rounded learning experience.
Class Schedule
• Live online virtual sessions are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Eastern.
• Note: Sessions are not recorded and must be attended live.
What You’ll Learn
• How to identify various types of stains and soils.
• Proper use of essential stain removal tools, equipment, and methods.
• Understand which stain removal chemicals are essential and how to use them.
• Detailed step-by-step methods for removing various stains such as coffee, ink, grease, and more.
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Non-Member Price $495
Budget Membership Price: $295
International Membership Price $295
Standard Membership Price: $235
Gold Membership Price: $175
Premier Membership Price: Any Three Courses FREE
Four-Day Spanish Virtual Basic Stain Removal
DLI is excited to announce the launch of the 4-day Spanish-language version of our popular Virtual Basic Stain Removal Course. This live, online course is specially designed for individuals who want to enhance their stain removal skills with professional techniques, now fully taught in Spanish.
Gina Hernandez with Ortega Cleaners, a DLI Professional Member in San Juan Capistrano, CA will serve as instructor for this course.
Class Schedule
• Live online virtual sessions are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Eastern.
• Note: Sessions are not recorded and must be attended live.
What You’ll Learn
• How to identify various types of stains and soils.
• Proper use of essential stain removal tools, equipment, and methods.
• Understand which stain removal chemicals are essential and how to use them.
• Detailed step-by-step methods for removing various stains such as coffee, ink, grease, and more.
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SPANISH – November 11, 13, 18, 20, 2025
Non-Member Price $495
Budget Membership Price: $295
International Membership Price $295
Standard Membership Price: $235
Gold Membership Price: $175
Premier Membership Price: Any Three Courses FREE
Four-Day Virtual Advanced Stain Removal
The virtual Advanced Stain Removal Course is designed for individual with basic stain removal knowledge looking to deepen their expertise in stain removal. This 4-day course combines live lectures, engaging videos, and hands-on activities, providing students with the skills and knowledge to tackle more complex challenges in stain removal and fabric care.
Class Schedule
• Live online virtual sessions are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Eastern.
• Note: Sessions are not recorded and must be attended live.
What You’ll Learn
• Explore several types of bleaches, their chemical properties, and how they interact with different stains.
• How to use bleaches effectively while protecting fabric color.
• Understand how fibers can react differently to stain removal agents.
• Explore how fabric construction impacts stain removal.
• How to recognize potential issues with various fibers, fabrics, and garment designs.
• Stain removal procedures for special fabrics.
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Non-Member Price $495
Budget Membership Price: $295
International Membership Price $295
Standard Membership Price: $235
Gold Membership Price: $175
Premier Membership Price: Any Three Courses FREE
Four-Day Mid-West Hybrid Basic Stain Removal
Master Stain Removal Techniques with the Perfect Blend of Virtual and Hands-On Training! The Hybrid Basic Stain Removal Course combines the convenience of virtual learning with the benefits of in-person, hands-on training. Featuring three days of live, online virtual training and one day of hands-on training onsite at Sankosha’s facility in Elk Grove, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago.
Class Schedule
- Virtual sessions are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Eastern via ZOOM video conferencing.
- Note: Virtual sessions are not recorded and must be attended live.
- Live, one day on-site course March 5, 2025 from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM at Sankosha.
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Virtual February 20, 25, 27
On-site March 5, 2025
Price: $595
Introduction to Drycleaning
The Five day Introduction to Dry Cleaning Courses held at DLI’s school in Laurel Maryland is geared toward individuals new to the industry or who have less than one year of experience. Course covers:
- Sorting loads for dry cleaning
- Cleaning silk, satin and other fabrics
- Operating a dry cleaning machine
- Removing coffee, Ink, grease and other stains from clothing
- Pressing pants, coats, skirts
- Using tensioning equipment to improve finishing quality
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Non-Member Price $2,165
Budget Membership Price: $1,295
International Membership Price $1,295
Standard Membership Price: $1,035
Gold Membership Price: $775
Premier Membership Price: Any Three Courses FREE
Advanced Drycleaning
This ten-day Advanced Drycleaning Course held at DLI’s school in Laurel Maryland is for individuals who have completed the Introduction Course or have hands-on production experience and knowledge of basic stain removal and finishing techniques. The advanced course covers:
- Identifying cotton, silk, polyester and other fabrics
- Using bleaches without damaging the fabric color
- Pressing blouses, dresses, ties, pleated garments, silks, velvets, corduroy
- Wetcleaning wool, silk, and more
- Maintaining and changing filters
- Troubleshooting problems with the dry cleaning machine
- Using tensioning equipment to improve finishing quality
- Customer service techniques for dry cleaners
- Getting clean, white laundry
- Cleaning and preserving wedding gowns
- Understand the difference between solvents including perc, GreenEarth®, hydrocarbon and SOLVONK4
- Pressing laundered shirts
- Designing a dry cleaning plant with the most effective work flow
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Non-Member Price $2,665
Budget Membership Price: $1,795
International Membership Price $1,795
Standard Membership Price: $1,435
Gold Membership Price: $1,075
Premier Membership Price: Any Three Courses FREE
Intro and Advanced Combined
This fifteen-day general course held at DLI’s school headquarters in Laurel Maryland is made up of the introduction and Advanced Courses (outlined above), These classes also can be taken individually, but DLI affiliates save $499 when taking them together.
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Non-Member Price $2,965
Budget Membership Price: $2,095
International Membership Price $2,095
Standard Membership Price: $1,675
Gold Membership Price: $1,255
Premier Membership Price: Any Three Courses FREE
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