Graduates Complete DLI's 381st Drycleaning Course Sessions

LAUREL, Md. — The Drycleaning & Laundry Institute (DLI) School of Drycleaning Technology recently trained another group of students in the art and science of running a successful drycleaning business.

Students attended The Institute's 381^st General Drycleaning Course, comprised of the one-week Introduction to Drycleaning program and the two-week Advanced Drycleaning courses.

Graduating from the Introduction to Drycleaning program, held from Oct. 17 to 21, 2022, are Brian O’Donnell of La Nuova Drycleaners in New Plymouth, New Zealand; Jennifer Saunders of East Hills Cleaners in Saint Joseph, Missouri; Taiwo Bade-John of Whiteice Laundry & Drycleaning, Services Limited in Lagos, Nigeria; Sean Rees of Magic Lockers, Inc. in Montreal, Canada; and Kevin McAllister of Kreussler, Inc. in Tampa, Florida.

Graduating from the Advanced Drycleaning Class, held from Oct. 24 to Nov. 4, are Kerry Glasgow of Sudsies Dry Cleaners in Miami Beach, Florida; Sean Rees of Magic Lockers, Inc. in Montreal, Canada; Taiwo Bade-John of Whiteice Laundry & Drycleaning Services Limited in Lagos, Nigeria; Shawn Norred of Puritan Cleaners in Richmond, Virginia; Kevin McAllister of Kreussler, Inc., in Tampa, Florida; and Brian O’Donnell of La Nuova Drycleaners in New Plymouth, New Zealand.

Founded in 1927, DLI's 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, stain, 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
Wetcleaning wool, silk, and more
Designing a drycleaning plant with the most effective workflow

DLI also announced the upcoming in-person courses that will be offered in 2023:

Spring Session

Introduction to Drycleaning: March 6 – 10
Advanced Drycleaning: March 13 – 24

Summer Session

Introduction to Drycleaning: July 17 – 21
Advanced Drycleaning: July 24 – August 4

Fall Session

Introduction to Drycleaning: October 16 – 20
Advanced Drycleaning: October 23 – November 3

Two Virtual Stain Removal Courses will also be offered in 2023. These courses are comprised of seven sessions. Each session lasts two hours. All sessions must be completed to pass the course:

Spring Session