Mark Villareal, former Navy diver, educator and real estate business owner, entered the cleaning business when he bought a drop store in Houston, Texas two years ago. He found success with the drop store and expanded by adding a full plant to his Midtown Cleaners & Tailors operation in August 2022. “I was able to […]
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How I Got Here: Nick Tirabassi
Current Position: Nick Tirabassi, 76, owns 818 Cleaners in West Hills, California. The Company: An environmental award winner known by its loyal clientele for its expertise and ability to clean almost anything, 818 Cleaners is 100% wet cleaning. Their production is not limited to traditional wear; they can effectively handle suede, leather, Uggs, rugs, stuffed […]
The Environmental Corner: ‘Air’ial Assault: How Contaminated Air From Past or Current Operations Can Impact Your Property and Surrounding Community
The Environmental Corner: Access to fresh air and water are required to sustain a healthy life and should not be taken for granted. Do you know if current and/or historical operations at your property are adversely impacting the breathing air within your building or nearby structures? If you have read EnviroForensics’ past articles of The […]



