Green Drycleaning

While being green is often associated with being expensive, it doesn’t have to be. Here are some tips on how you can save money while doing what is best for the environment!   Bring Lunch: It reduces waste from takeout lunches like styrofoam, plastic, and paper; while saving you five to ten dollars a day!   Eat Vegetarian… Continue reading Green Drycleaning

Drycleaning Storage Tips

So you’ve picked up your favorite garments from your favorite dry cleaner. They’re wrapped snugly and safely in their fresh new plastic bags. You hang them carefully in your car, close the door gently and head back to be reunited with them at home.   But what comes next for them – especially if you… Continue reading Drycleaning Storage Tips

Drycleaning Stains

“Out, damn spot!; out I say!” – Lady Macbeth   When your most beloved garment suffers at the cruel hands of a nasty, dirty, evil stain, it’s easy to view the event as a tragedy of Shakespearan proportions. Especially if you’re out at a late dinner or party, and there’s just no possibility of rushing… Continue reading Drycleaning Stains

Filene’s Basement: RUNNING OF THE BRIDES

Aventura, Florida – November 18, 2009    It’s shopping as a full-contact sport and the women who took part in the first ever RUNNING OF THE BRIDES event in South Florida wouldn’t have it any other way.                                    There were over 1300 brides, and Sudsies was there to help provide information on cleaning, finishing and preserving wedding… Continue reading Filene’s Basement: RUNNING OF THE BRIDES

Dry Cleaning: Everything you wanted to know

We all know where to find the local dry cleaner. At least those of us who have to dress up for a living do.  But do we really know just what it is that goes on behind those doors? Do we really want to know? And if we did know…could we even handle The Truth?… Continue reading Dry Cleaning: Everything you wanted to know

Don’t let competition’s website outshine you

This question came from the owner of a well-established dry cleaning store. I learned that referrals provide new customers. Successfully taking on difficult cleaning tasks has built their reputation. They also do expert alterations.

Dry Cleaning. Give your clothes a second life.

Take clothing sales, for example. In the second quarter of 2009, the TJX Companies (the parent of discounters Marshalls and T.J. Maxx) reported a rise in both sales and profits. On the other hand, Saks, the parent of Saks Fifth Avenue, slid down in both categories. So as you can see, all those belts are now getting tightened around much more affordable pants.

Service, Service, Service!!!

Remember back in the day, when businesses used to go that extra mile to assure your satisfaction and convenience at every step? From the personal tailor in the luxurious department store to the hand-delivered, ice-cold gallon of milk on your front porch, it’s those special personalized touches that are often lacking in today’s hectic, need-it-now… Continue reading Service, Service, Service!!!

Jason Loeb Named MDGLCC Business Person of the Year

Jason’s love of business and his dedication to the community are the cornerstones of his success. Shortly after joining MDGLCC, he took on the role of Membership Chair, spearheading an aggressive campaign that resulted in a significant increase in Chamber members. His strong philanthropic history includes serving as chair of the Young Founders of Mount Sinai Medical Center and the City of Miami Beach Board of Adjustment. He also sits on a number of other non-profit boards, including the Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors since 2001.

Go Green even When You Dry Clean!

Other ways a dry cleaner can “go green” include instituting systemic recycling programs, conserving more energy and water, investing in technology or services that exceed regulatory requirements and educating and training staff in environmental regulations and matters.