DLI to Offer First All-Spanish Stain Removal Course

Organization also releases training, webinar, meeting schedule for October

September 29, 2025

LAUREL, Md. — For the first time, the Drycleaning & Laundry Institute (DLI) is launching a four-day Spanish-language adaptation of its Virtual Basic Stain Removal Course. The November course will be taught fully in Spanish, the organization says, and not through a translator.

Gina Hernandez of Ortega Cleaners, a DLI professional member in San Juan Capistrano, California, will instruct this course in tandem with DLI Education Director Brian Johnson.

The live, online course is specially designed for Spanish-speaking individuals who wish to enhance their stain removal skills with professional techniques, DLI says.

The course will be conducted 1 to 3 p.m. Eastern daily on Nov. 11, 13, 18 and 20. For more information or to register, visit DLIonline.org/Education.

Industry Events in October

DLI will host a webinar, “Create an Engaged Team that CARES,” on Oct. 15 at 1 p.m. Eastern. Presented by industry marketing expert Dave Coyle of Maverick Drycleaners, the webinar will focus on how engaged employees can benefit a business’ bottom line, and offer some examples of tactics that work. The event is free to DLI members.

There will also be several regional events during the month, including:

MAC Maintenance Masterclass — The Mid-Atlantic Association of Cleaners (MAC) will present its maintenance-focused webinar on Thursday (Oct. 2) at 1 p.m. Eastern. The event will offer insights and practical tips for equipment maintenance. Visit MACassociation.org for more information.
HFA NexGen Summit — The Heartland Fabricare Association will host a two-day event at Classic Cleaners in Indianapolis on Oct. 10 and 11. This summit, organizers say, will include everything owners need to know to modernize their business, attract new clients and better serve their customers. It will feature multiple speakers, an in-depth plant tour, vendors, social events, and more. Visit HeartlandFabricare.org for more information.
SEFA Board Meeting and AI Presentation — In addition to its periodic board of directors meeting on Oct. 16-18, the South Eastern Fabricare Association will host a presentation, “Leveraging AI for Business Promotion,” with marketing consultant Brian Rashid. Visit SEFA.org for more information.
NCALC 2025 Fall Meeting — The North Carolina Association of Launderers and Cleaners will host its annual fall meeting on Oct. 17. This event, the NCALC says, features professional networking, educational sessions, vendor tabletop exhibits, governance meetings and social activities. Visit NCALC.org/events for more information.