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The Complete Spotting Guide & More

spotting guide

A 116-page, comprehensive, practical guide to textiles and problem garments—as well as everyday items—and how to handle them, from reception at the counter through spotting, cleaning and finishing, with an emphasis on the role of the spotter.

Podcasts for You

Workplace Violence & Prevention

Carol Dodgen and Jay Juffre

After a deadly shooting at a textile care facility earlier this year, preventing workplace violence has gained a new focus for many dry cleaners. Carol Dodgen of Dodgen Security Consulting and Jay Juffre from ImageFIRST discuss warning signs, training, prevention and more.

Finishing in Drycleaning Operations

Mike Tungesvick

Finishing is an essential part of processing a professionally cleaned garment. Mike Tungesvick, national sales manager at Sankosha USA, talks about the skill and pride of the finisher, and the various types of finishing equipment in use at drycleaning plants today.

Making the Most of a Trade Show

Greg Jira

Messe Frankfurt’s Greg Jira joins us to discuss the benefits of attending industry trade shows, including ways to prepare prior to the event to get the most out of your time there. We also get a preview of Clean Show 2022.