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You probably know that the Drycleaning and Laundry Institute (DLI), formerly the International Fabricare Institute (IFI), is the premier association for retail and neighborhood drycleaners, launderers, and wetcleaners nationally and internationally, as well as manufacturers and distributors.  For over 100 years DLI has provided educational and technical support, regulatory advocacy, and money saving and making [...]

Thinking about owning a laundromat? Looking to grow your current laundry business? The Coin Laundry Association has more than 50 years of experience helping laundry owners and potential investors take their vision to the next level. As the industry’s leading voice, the Coin Laundry Association shares thought-provoking articles and insider tips through its monthly magazine, [...]

Given the multiple agencies that regulate healthcare laundries, facilities need to be aware of how meeting their regulatory requirements can affect a laundry’s ability to be both cost-effective and efficient in meeting the end-users needs. Navigating the Maze of Regulations Thanks to our Clean Show sponsor the Association for Linen Management (ALM) for providing this [...]

Whether you are already “green” or perhaps thinking about helping the world out, I wanted to share this fun article I found. It’s about an interesting way to recycle dryer lint. It could also be a fun thing to do with kids, or without them!  Making paper from your dryer lint. (thanks to www.plantgreen.com for [...]

Here’s your chance to test your knowledge of your industry’s history. Who invented the first washing machine to use a “drum”? What year was the scrub board washing system invented? Not sure?  Don’t worry.  We’ll post the answers in our next entry.