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If you have been looking for a hotel perfect for your stay in Stockholm, you know that the city is rich with options ... Sauna, Concierge, Gym, Bar/Lounge, High Speed Internet, Cable Television, Dry Cleaning, Currency ... Facilities, Dry Cleaning, Room Service, Conference/Meeting Rooms, Umbrella Service, Concierge [more...]

Date: 2009-01-17 04:30:06

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Opportunity is Knocking….

Opportunity is Knocking…. Posted on Monday, 8th December 2008 by UC&P With the economy the way it is today there are a few options available if ... . This is the be chance now to open up business. You can consider something like a dry cleaning franchise. Wealthy people need dry cleaning, right? Not just wealthy people but most of all people dry cle [more...]

Date: 2008-12-09 03:54:34

Greener Alternative to Dry Cleaning Called Wet Cleaning; A Local Article

Picture courtesy of No Dry Clean Beginning this year- I will share some of my local articles from the Quartz Hill Connection- a local publication ...  clothes from the cleaners; you’d think they were clean, right?! Clean, as in non-toxic! Studies ... and are considered toxic. These unhealthy chemicals are known to cause allergies and pollute the [more...]

Date: 2009-01-07 07:02:06

Dry or Wet Cleaning: Which Is Safer?

You and I hardly even consider what takes place when we drop off our clothing at the cleaners ... percent of commercial dry cleaners use the chemical for cleaning purposes.  What exactly is perc ... and within a short span of time. 39163352 Well, dry cleaning may not be the best choice, according [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 01:19:06

Weekly Challenge #143 - Tidal Wave

Welcome to the Weekly Challenge Number One Hundred And Forty-Three where I post a topic and then challenge you to come up with a 100 word story based ... . Edgar figured a Neutrino event horizon would do the trick. He reverse engineered the dry cleaning tank process by setting up tiny collectors in every dry cleaning business on the planet. After 15 [more...]

Date: 2009-01-17 17:46:57

Go green when dry cleaning says CaymanMama.com Press Release Service

A carcinogen called perchloroethylene is used during the dry cleaning process and has been reported to have harmful effects on both dry cleaner ... , that means sending the Calvin Klein and Gucci suits off to the dry cleaners for a heavy starch ... to get that sauce stain out of your favorite party dress is recycled, the captured by-product of various ind [more...]

Date: 2008-12-30 21:58:23

U.S. Consumers Are Being Taken to the Cleaners

In May, I posted about tariffs on hangers from China, enacted to protect the only remaining domestic supply of hangers, M&B Hangers in Leeds, ... Line: If you thought your dry cleaning bills were high in the past, well "hang on," because ... of higher dry cleaning prices. Tariffs, which are simply taxes on Americans buying imported goods [more...]

Date: 2008-09-29 14:11:19

Four Businesses That Needed, But Couldn’t Afford Thermal Imaging… Until Now!

Several months ago, I wrote an article titled "Thermal Imaging Cameras Offer Economical Solutions for a Variety of Diagnostic applications" ... of four organizations that needed thermal imaging and can now afford it. A carpet cleaning company ... the company of inadequate drying after cleaning. The company was confident their cleaning process [more...]

Date: 2009-01-03 14:01:49

Keepsakes Baby Announcements Baby Picture Frames

So to conclude, just go out there and fill those smaller niches ... . In addition to cleaning up spills you can use the wet dry vacuums to clean up larger dry spills ... needs, the body stores those additional calories as fat, causing subsequent weight gain. Carpets [more...]

Date: 2009-01-12 12:33:37

Dry Clean Only? Don’t Believe Everything You Read

You’ve probably read enough to know that dry cleaning isn’t the healthiest or greenest way to clean your clothes ... from other industrial processes and the recaptured CO2 acts as the cleaning agent. Of course, CO2 ... lists it as a probable carcinogen. Perc is not just a problem for workers cleaning the clothes [more...]

Date: 2008-09-17 18:21:15

Keeping Banned Materials Out Of The House

My wife and I have constantly been trying to get rid of toxic materials from our house as part of Our Green Year, and over 230 days into it, ... to the fumes. Some paint thinners and dry cleaning products also contain this. It should always be avoided ... wicks, white paint dust, soil outside homes and even in drinking water. Dry cleaning is very popular [more...]

Date: 2008-12-21 17:30:21

It May Market Organic Alternatives, but Is Your Cleaner Really Greener?

Alternatives to Dry Cleaning However strong the smell, though, he wanted the antidote to be gentle on the planet. Mr ... -cleaning stores have increasingly sprouted signs reading “organic” or “green,” as environmentally conscious consumers look for alternatives to traditional dry cleaning and its use of the solvent [more...]

Date: 2009-01-18 04:51:40

A Week in Life: Monday & Tuesday

Monday Woke physically exhausted at 10:30 a.m. Light rain.  Glass of milk, ten puzzle pieces. Took Dry Cleaning, Recycling and got groceries ... bulletin board shit. dry cleaning bag to be reused as grocery bag, gym bag, recycling to take [more...]

Date: 2008-10-08 17:11:11

There is only one Chance to Make a Good first Impression with Potential Homebuyers

Author : Eric Lorence An often misunderstood and overlooked element of the homes selling process is the buyers first impression And while many ... and safer for the environment, dry organic extraction cleaning leaves a carpet exceptionally fresh ... of your wall-to-wall carpets can be avoided by having a thorough professional carpet cleaning Deep dry [more...]

Date: 2008-11-29 20:16:28

Overcome Objections

Thursday, December 11, 2008 By Pattie Baker Whoa, smarty pants marketing alert here! ... cleaning or dry cleaning or lawn care applications you’re now using are somehow more environmentally ... =CMCQpdPCnpcCFQOIFQodwUw7-g Here’s how a carpet cleaning company from Kudzu’s St. Louis site reassures [more...]

Date: 2008-12-13 19:36:40

Understanding Eco-Dry Cleaning

When you are attending events and functions, chances are you would get your best dress and suit to wear ... in the usual washing machine. You have to turn to the specialist cleaners for dry cleaning though their methods have been hit by the chemical they use. Perchloroethylene or Perc is applied to garments [more...]

Date: 2008-11-29 22:26:41

beanie!

How do you clean a beanie baby?Give them a Beanie bath with Beanie soap. Try some type of dry cleaning chemical so they wont get wet. Or perhaps a mixture of Woolite that you can use by hand. Keep them out of the washning machine Dry cleaning methods, we wiped ours off with Dawn Dish soap, and a damp cloth to rinse. Set [more...]

Date: 2008-12-12 09:22:57

2009 - The Year of More Frequent Fluff

OMG Update! How could I have forgotten the most formative employment experience of my so-called life? ... at a dry-cleaners. Dry-cleaning is not 'dry' by the way.Did telephone sales for a company [more...]

Date: 2009-01-02 00:43:00

'WARDROBE' - The Ultra Modern Chain of Dry-Cleaning & Laundry Stores Announces its Grand Opening

/India PRwire/ - Diamond Fabcare Pvt. Ltd. in collaboration with Brown Gouge of Australia announces launch of its retail operations under the brand ... of Australia, which is a 93 year old leader in Dry-cleaning and laundry industry, Wardrobe will deploy/setup state of art equipments imported from Europe and USA from the best suppliers in the world [more...]

Date: 2008-09-03 10:04:33

Green Tip: Dry Cleaning Only...Think Twice

Did you know that the solvent perchloroethylene or "perc" used in dry cleaning is known to cause a host of health problems and is labeled as a probable human carcinogen?! It is also a suspected endocrine disrupter, meaning it is a chemical that may confuse [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 15:47:00

Venus Adjustable Stool

This stylish metal bar stool has a luxurious suede seat that can be adjusted to a desired height–from 24 to 30 inches ... and luke warm water. Rub gently in a circular motion with a sponge or soft brush. Pat the area dry after cleaning. When completely dry brush the upholstery lightly in the direction of the nap. Brushing [more...]

Date: 2008-10-25 19:18:31

Smart shoppers

Smart shoppers Posted by admin on December 25, 2008 at 8:15 pm Smart shoppers 101: Five terrifically easy ways to tame that budget! ... of the dry cleaners, try home dry cleaning kits for good results and big savings. 3.Ardent smart ... six weeks. Use coupons and rain checks to save even more. 2.Clothing costs can add up quickly [more...]

Date: 2008-12-26 04:15:09

Wardrobe-India's Fastest Growing Chain of Dry-cleaning and Laundry providers, Celebrates its successful launch ... plans further expansion

/India PRwire/ - Diamond Fabcare Pvt. Ltd. owners of brand Wardrobe in collaboration with Brown Gouge of Australia has already started generating ... furnishing & carpet cleaning etc. WARDROBE plans to further expand and will open around 100 exclusive ... steam in the market by pioneering retail chain of Dry-cleaning & Laundry sector in Delhi / [more...]

Date: 2009-01-05 07:18:51

Dear Franklin,

I really like your little book. I've read about half of it and have been keeping it handy for a nice chuckle when I need it ... : Wet, which was blotted "dry" and tossed into the path of the heating duct to air-dry, and Dry ... tomorrow night and the cleaning crew is here on Thursday), and I'm happier than I should [more...]

Date: 2008-11-19 05:57:00

Dry cleaning heats up in Roch.

As the steam clears on 2008, only two major Rochester dry cleaners have made it into the new year ... Northwest and 20th Avenue Southwest as well as its cleaning plant on Seventh Street Northwest. This means after forming 10 years ago, Mike Suk now has six dry cleaning locations in Rochester [more...]

Date: 2009-01-13 15:13:57

Eco-Friendly Alternatives to Dry Cleaning

Have a stain that you just can’t get out? Think twice before heading to the dry cleaners. 95 percent of conventional dry cleaners use a toxic chemical called perchloroethylene ... as well as other articles relating to eco-friendly dry cleaning Find a progressive cleaner – seek [more...]

Date: 2008-11-24 23:22:52

Ike victims get Texas tax relief, too

Residents of and businesses located in 88 Texas counties that were declared disaster areas as a result of Hurricane Ike are eligible for certain ... bill. The state never imposes sales tax on labor for residential repairs. Services used to restore storm-damaged property, including dry cleaning of clothing and draperies; rug and carpet cleaning [more...]

Date: 2008-09-17 19:10:13

Reusable dry-cleaning bags

So, you thought the market for reusable bags was saturated? ... alternative to traditional dry cleaning.) Website: www.thegreengarmento.com Contact ... Having found a niche that has yet to be infiltrated, The Green Garmento hopes to help green up dry [more...]

Date: 2008-11-11 16:08:48

Green Me: Spot Shot Carpet Stain & Odor Eliminator

I’m convinced that carpet and children should not co-exist in the same space! ... to the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) the main ingredients in most carpet cleaning solutions are perchloroethylene (used in dry cleaning) and naphthalene.  The fumes released can cause dizziness [more...]

Date: 2008-10-04 15:46:23

Recyclable Dry Cleaning Bags

Springwise: So, you thought the market for reusable bags was saturated? Having found a niche that has yet to be infiltrated, The Green Garmento hopes to help green up dry cleaning. Introduced last month, The Green Garmento is a garment bag made from non-woven [more...]

Date: 2008-11-18 14:07:00

Professional Bonnet Cleaning Basics

Professional Bonnet Cleaning Basics Posted in October 4th, 2008 Category:Flooring Are you a carpet cleaner looking to add dry cleaning to your list of services ... cleaning process. It might help you avoid some mistakes that you would otherwise make. The first thing [more...]

Date: 2008-10-04 14:48:05

She’s a Good Mother, My Mum

Today’s post is an homage to my mother, and how wonderful she is ... , and I have quickly learned to keep sick toddlers corralled in the areas of the house with hardwood ... , I was cleaning dried vomit out of E2’s hair and dried [more...]

Date: 2009-01-09 04:55:06

Work At Home Industry

There’s hardly anything more comfortable and satisfying than work-at-home jobs. Wondering what makes “work from home” franchising concepts rock? ... , but also get to cut down your car-parking and dry cleaning bills. So, are you all set to become ... franchise opportunity company. We maintain four websites—brandEXPANSION.com, FirstPrizeFranchise.com [more...]

Date: 2008-07-10 00:45:37

Work At Home Industry

There’s hardly anything more comfortable and satisfying than work-at-home jobs. Wondering what makes “work from home” franchising concepts rock? ... , but also get to cut down your car-parking and dry cleaning bills. So, are you all set to become ... franchise opportunity company. We maintain four websites—brandEXPANSION.com, FirstPrizeFranchise.com [more...]

Date: 2008-07-08 00:21:11

Is Ironing Making a Comeback?

Getty Images My teenage son came home from school one recent day laughing about a remark one of his ... are parents’ resistance to high dry-cleaning bills and teens’ growing love of do-it-yourself, hands-on crafts, such as iron-on patches for clothing. I’m already considering cutting our family’s dry-cleanin [more...]

Date: 2008-12-02 13:37:03

How to Look Fabulous, Frugally: Part Three

So you have learned what kinds of clothes you need as well as the specific garments that make your now streamlined wardrobe go further ... does dry cleaning cost too much money, but I find taking things to the cleaners and remembering ... fresh longer. And although I hate hanging my clothes out to dry, doing so keeps them in much better [more...]

Date: 2008-11-10 10:00:01

Ike Sights Texas, Gains Strength After Devastating Cuba

HAVANA — Hurricane Ike barreled across the warm, energizing waters of the Gulf of Mexico Wednesday on its way toward the Texas coast after crashing ... and urged coastal residents to stock up on supplies. The U.S. Federal Emergency Management agency still ... . "I'm ready to move to Canada! We have spent eight days drying out things, cleaning everything [more...]

Date: 2008-09-10 14:31:57

Purple Favre Jerseys, Anyone?

I have a feeling this Favre-to-Minnesota topic, no matter how far fetched and ridiculous, will not be going away soon ... , who was arrested in late April for allegedly holding a dry cleaning bag over the head of his 2-year ... quarterback. And it is nice to celebrate the greats that are attached to your favorite franchise [more...]

Date: 2008-07-09 00:50:07

Ok, Ok! I'll Do It!

I was originally tagged last month by Stacy at la budoir and have since had a few others ask me to join in on this survey, so I'm FINALLY obliging :) ... ! The adorable blondie to my left is none other than Lyndsy at Yellow Brick Blog. About this time ten ... in the top row, far right) because my mop is out of control. 2) Take in my dry cleaning [more...]

Date: 2008-06-24 19:18:50

Business Opportunities in Tough Times

Based on the most recent unemployment statistics, a lot of people are going to be looking for new jobs in the coming months ... . There are wide ranging opportunities for all interests, including such varied business as a dry cleaning ... . But what if you could find a career instead of merely a job? My Franchise Path specializes [more...]

Date: 2008-12-08 20:59:00

SteamVac Results: Very Good and Weekend Blog Roundup

Earlier today, I put the Hoover SteamVac I purchased last week to the test ... after cleaning, but I found that the carpet was mostly dry within as few as three hours. Cleaning ... was lightweight and easy enough to move across the carpet, even with full tanks. I started with the dining [more...]

Date: 2008-06-30 03:17:10

Bill Nye The Science Guy’s Paper Recycling Factory: Awesome Or Torture?

Even if the 18th playing of your John Denver Christmas CD has barely left your stream of consciousness, ... for some major disappointment,” writes one mom on Amazon. “The kit provides only enough cleaning (drying ... well, hopefully parents will be more receptive to Nye’s next educational toy: The Broken Glass [more...]

Date: 2009-01-05 17:49:40

Fashion - Exit Stirrups. Enter Lounge Chic.

Remember when leggings first came into vogue? I might be dating myself, but I even remember when they were sold with stirrups ... , replacing the little tennis outfit for what we wear at the organic grocery store or to pick up the chemical-free dry cleaning. Thank goodness shops like the new Clary Sage Organics in San Francisco gives [more...]

Date: 2008-10-23 13:00:00

Dry Cleaning "Secrets" Revealed (Yawn)

When this list of 13 Things Your Dry Cleaner Won't Tell You turned up on Digg, you know I couldn't resist blogging about it. This is kind of a lame list, since most of these things your dry cleaner would not only gladly tell you, but probably wishes you already knew so you wouldn't complain so much. Anyway, here goes [more...]

Date: 2009-01-13 19:01:24

Refresh'n Dryer Towel Review & Giveaway

Laundry is my most dreaded, least favorite chore EVER.  I came across an awesome mom invention that will now make my laundry life a little easier! ... or send clothing out for dry cleaning needlessly. They wash clothing that is not dirty, but may appear wrinkled, stretched out, and a little odored. There are two products on retail shelves [more...]

Date: 2009-01-06 11:38:00

Brunei Resettlement History

[Note: My article on Perpindahan History was published in Brunei Times sometime around March 2008 ... housing history. The government had been trying to move Bruneians onto dry land as early as 1906 ... the following words “I want a clean, dry village with suburbs of kampong houses. I also want to encourage [more...]

Date: 2009-01-10 23:42:00

Get a reusable dry cleaning bag

So you’ve already picked out an eco-friendly dry cleaner, and dutifully take back your hangers for reuse ... , made with recycled cotton duck, organic cotton accents, and a leather label made using textile waste ... the contact info of your dry cleaner. Photos via Jendarling, Reusenik, and Green Garmento [more...]

Date: 2008-12-24 00:48:52

Costume Hire

When people think of Fancy Dress they tend to think first of renting a costume, after all its a one night affair and they don’t need one to keep ... 4. Dry Cleaning is expensive 5. Every costume returned has to be manually checked for damages ... : 1. Costume Rental Companies have much higher running costs 2. They tend to rent out costumes [more...]

Date: 2009-01-11 18:52:34

Newspaper Chasers

Opinion Research Corporation has just announced a poll which tells us that 77% of Americans blame the media for making the economic crisis worse ... who ran the dry cleaning store in the Great Pants Suit. The “win” cost them $64,000 in attorney’s fees. (Generous donors held a fund-raiser and covered this cost, but would anyone do that for The New [more...]

Date: 2009-01-01 20:03:58

Matchmaking for Entrepreneurs

I'm getting tired of hearing about our declining economy ... doing, including any risks involved.I didn't know it, but a dry cleaning franchise is apparently ... opportunities that might work for someone who dreams of being his or her own boss.My Franchise [more...]

Date: 2008-12-09 02:33:00

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