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The out-of-body experience.(SPOTTING TIPS)

Fabrics are often treated with a number of different finishes and sizings in manufacturing to produce a desired body, hand, luster or crispness....
American Drycleaner, 06/01/07 by Oehlke, Norm · More from publication
Giving woolens your worst.(SPOTTING TIPS)

At one time, wool was the most popular fiber in consumer closets. When synthetics became popular, fewer 100% wool garments were worn. Blends...
American Drycleaner, 05/01/07 by Oehlke, Norm · More from publication
IFI's 100 years of education.(SPOTTING TIPS)

The year 2007 marks the 100th anniversary of the International Fabricate Institute (IFI). The association was formed by drycleaners with...
American Drycleaner, 04/01/07 by Oehlke, Norm · More from publication
The dish on chafing.(SPOTTING TIPS)

Chafing is the breakage of surface fibers from rubbing, brushing or friction, usually while the fabric is damp with moisture. Broken surface yams...
American Drycleaner, 03/01/07 by Oehlke, Norm · More from publication
Never let them see their sweat.(SPOTTING TIPS)

Ever hear this comment from a customer? "That underarm stain wasn't there when I dropped it off--you must have put that stain on my clothes."...
American Drycleaner, 01/01/07 by Oehlke, Norm · More from publication
Make a lasting impression impressive.(SPOTTING TIPS)

Drycleaners strive to do the best possible cleaning and spotting they can do on every garment they process. They update their equipment...
American Drycleaner, 12/01/06 by Oehlke, Norm · More from publication

More aggressive on the dry side.(SPOTTING TIPS)

Amyl acetate is a dry-side agent that is much more aggressive in certain respects than either VDS or POG. It's important to have amyl acetate on...
American Drycleaner, 11/01/06 by Oehlke, Norm · More from publication
Testing and tannin formulas.(SPOTTING TIPS)

Tannin removers work best on stains resulting from soft drinks, mixed drinks and fruit juices, and are relatively safe on most of today's dyes....
American Drycleaner, 05/01/06 by Oehlke, Norm · More from publication
Ammonia and other protein removers.(SPOTTING TIPS)

Good spotting techniques require protein removers. These alkaline agents are used to remove stains that originate from humans and animals such as...
American Drycleaner, 04/01/06 by Oehlke, Norm · More from publication
Water-soluble stain removers.(SPOTTING TIPS)

The most common type of stain found on apparel is water-based. Everything from perspiration to most food and beverage stains is water-based, and...
American Drycleaner, 01/01/06 by Oehlke, Norm · More from publication