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DLI’s School of Drycleaning Marks 385th Successful Training Session

Organization announces graduates of introduction, advanced courses

LAUREL, Md. — DLI's School of Drycleaning Technology trained 22 students in its 385th General Drycleaning Course, composed of the five-day Introduction to Drycleaning Course, March 4 – 8 and 10-day Advanced Drycleaning Course, March 11 – 22.

Founded in 1927, DLI says its School of Drycleaning Technology has helped shape the careers of thousands of drycleaners worldwide. In these courses, students learned about:

  • Sorting loads for drycleaning
  • The science of drycleaning
  • Fibers and their characteristics
  • Fabric construction
  • Cleaning silk, satin, and other fabrics
  • Soil and cleaning theory
  • Operating a drycleaning machine
  • Stain removal chemistry and procedures
  • Removing coffee, ink, grease, and other stains from clothing
  • Pressing pants, coats, blouses, ties, pleated garments, and skirts
  • Using tensioning equipment to improve finishing quality
  • Using bleaches without damaging fabric color
  • Distillation procedures
  • Understanding the differences between solvent types

Introduction to Drycleaning Course Graduates

  • Alisson Guamba, Zips Dry Cleaners, Columbia, MD
  • Jolene Law, Sierra Cleaners, Belen, NM
  • Haven Law, Sierra Cleaners, Belen, NM
  • Alana Siuda, Gibson's Cleaners, Toronto, ON
  • Serena Lane, Gold Star Cleaners, Brewer, ME
  • Kayla Hughes, Puritan Cleaners, Richmond, VA
  • John Garza, Lavaseco Universal, San Antonio, TX
  • Lundy Burns, Crazy Cleanerz, Memphis, TN
  • David Starr, Kraft Cleaners, San Antonio, TX
  • Sukhjiwan “Jay” Singh, Lapels Cleaners, Cary, NC
  • Pete Everest, Rick's Cleaners, Austin, TX
  • Aaron Vassallo, My Butler Service, Thornleigh, New South Wales, Australia. 
  • Donna Wagner, Glyndon Lord Baltimore Cleaners
  • John Saviano, Gold Star Cleaners, Brewer, ME
  • Boston Chauthani, Polo Cleaners, San Juan Capostrano, CA
  • Gerrayl Bryson, Tiffany Couture Cleaners, Las Vegas, NV
  • Mark Harris, Oceanside Cleaners, Jacksonville, FL
  • Phillip Wedel, Neighborhood Cleaners, Eatonton, GA
  • Sheikh Hossain, TinyBubbles III, Inc., Grand Prairie, TX

Advanced Drycleaning Course Graduates

  • John Garza, Lavaseco Universal, San Antonio, TX
  • Alisson Guamba, Zips Dry Cleaners, Columbia, MD
  • Sukhjiwan “Jay” Singh, Lapels Cleaners, Cary, NC
  • Aaron Vassallo, My Butler Service, Thornleigh, New South Wales; Australia.
  • Boston Chauthani, Polo Cleaners, San Juan Capostrano, CA
  • Kyle Nye, Brio Cleaners, Bellingham, WA
  • David Starr, Kraft Cleaners, San Antonio, TX
  • John Saviano, Gold Star Cleaners, Brewer, ME
  • Lundy Burns, Crazy Cleanerz, Memphis, TN
  • Sheikh Hossain, TinyBubbles III, Inc., Grand Prairie, TX

Upcoming 2024 DLI Courses

  • Virtual Stain Removal Course: July 9 – 30
  • Virtual & In-Person West Coast Stain Removal Couse: July 24 – August 7 
  • Virtual Stain Removal Course: September 10 – October 1
  • On-Site Introduction to Drycleaning: October 7 – 11
  • On-Site Advanced Drycleaning: October 14 – 25
  • Combined Introduction & Advanced Courses: October 7 – 25

Prospective students are invited to learn more and register at www.DLIonline.org/Education or contact Melissa Wagner at 800-638-2627. 

DLI’s School of Drycleaning Marks 385th Successful Training Session

Graduates from DLI’s 385th Introduction to Drycleaning couse included: Front row (left to right): Alisson Guamba, ZIPS Dry Cleaners; Jolene Law, Sierra Cleaners; Haven Law, Sierra Cleaners; Alana Siuda, Gibson's Cleaners; Serena Lane, Gold Star Cleaners; Kayla Hughes, Puritan Cleaners.Middle row (l-r): John Garza, Lavaseco Universal; Lundy Burns, Crazy Cleanerz; David Starr, Kraft Cleaners; Sukhjiwan “Jay” Singh, Lapels Cleaners; Pete Everest, Austin, TX; Aaron Vassallo, My Butler Service. Back row (l-r): Donna Wagner, Glyndon Lord Baltimore Cleaners; John Saviano, Gold Star Cleaners; Boston Chauthani, Polo Cleaners; Gerrayl Bryson, Tiffany Couture Cleaners; Mark Harris, Oceanside Cleaners; Phillip Wedel, Neighborhood Cleaners. Not Pictured: Sheikh Hossain, TinyBubbles III, Inc.

DLI’s School of Drycleaning Marks 385th Successful Training Session

Graduates from DLI’s 385th Advanced Drycleaning course included: Front row (left to right): Brian Johnson, DLI Director of Education & Analysis; John Garza, Lavaseco Universal; Alisson Guamba, ZIPS Dry Cleaners; Sukhjiwan “Jay” Singh, Lapels Cleaners; Aaron Vassallo, My Butler Service.Back row (l-r): Boston Chauthani, Polo Cleaners; Kyle Nye, Brio Cleaners; David Starr, Kraft Cleaners; John Saviano, Gold Star Cleaners; Lundy Burns, Crazy Cleanerz; Sheikh Hossain, TinyBubbles III, Inc.

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