A candid look at why garment care is undervalued and why the narrative must change There’s a strange phenomenon that happens only in our industry. Somewhere out there, a group of very smart, very well-educated, very financially stable people will pay $7 for a drip coffee, $18 for a cocktail the size of a communion […]
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The Last Press
Why some dry cleaners are walking away – and why others are doubling down There’s a quiet conversation happening in back offices, supply closets and after-hours phone calls all across our industry. It’s the one we rarely talk about out loud, but almost every owner has whispered it to themselves at least once: “Is it […]
Clean 2025: Making the Most of the Industry’s Biggest Show – Part 2
Last month, we geared up for Clean 2025 with a playbook on how to plan, prioritize and pack the right shoes (seriously, don’t skip that part). This time around, let’s discuss what to do during and after the show—how to navigate the room without overexerting yourself, how to find value beyond the shiny brochures, and […]



