Fibers and Fabrics
Covers fibers sources through fabric preparation and general processing—including fabric construction, identification and color dyes and design.

Stain Removal Techniques
A fundamental course that discusses stain removal techniques and procedures, stain composition, precautions and troubleshooting.

Finishing Procedures in drycleaning
Learn about quality finishing through the use of finishing aides and equipment including step-by-step procedures for finishing pants, coats, skirts, blouses and sweaters.

Fundamentals of Laundry Management
Discusses various operational and managerial techniques for running a laundry plant. Addresses soil type, washing procedures, finishing equipment, personnel management and washroom chemistry.

Customer Service in drycleaning
Reviews the role of the customer service representative, procedures, customer values and purchasing habits. Covers effective communication with customers, resolution of claims, market research.

drycleaning and the Environment
Discusses operating practices and procedures that are safe for the environment and outlines EPA, OSHA and other federal and state regulations.

drycleaning Business Management
Discusses the essentials of effective business management including profit analysis, production standards, training, quality control and diversification.

Wetcleaning – NEW (in print only)
Reviews the steps in the wetcleaning process—inspection, testing for colorfastness, stain removal, load classification and proper drying including wetcleaning chemistry as well as equipment and supplies.

drycleaning Fundamentals
Introduces beginners to drycleaning operational techniques and procedures including drycleaning principles, filtration, distillation, solvents, detergents and moisture, and equipment.

Power Plant Operations
Discusses boiler operations, including steam characteristics, boiler types, water testing, air compressors, maintenance and piping.