February SEFA seminars cover spotting and
finishing
Removing stains and producing a quality
finished garment are equally important to the success of a
drycleaning plant, so the South Eastern
Fabricare Association will
help cleaners learn both skills in two upcoming Florida
seminars.
Cleaning expert Jane Zellers, who also
works as the class instructor for the Southwest Drycleaners
Association’s school located in Lubbock, TX, will offer
helpful tips to attendees in February.
“Professional Finishing” on
Saturday, Feb. 21 will focus on the three variables of
finishing that make the process simpler. Zellers will offer
live demonstrations on advanced finishing equipment.
On the following day, she will present
“Spot Safe,” which is designed to help cleaners
improve their stain removal aptitude. The class will examine
some recent “problem stains” that are making their
way into cleaning plants everywhere.
Additionally, Zellers will outline the
correct uses of acids, alkalis and lubricants, explaining how
each reacts to certain fibers, fabrics, dyes and finishes.
Both seminars are scheduled to take place
at Unipress, Inc., at 3501 Queen Palm Dr. in Tampa, Florida.
The cost is $99 for SEFA/IFI members;
however, each additional member from the same plant only pays
$89 each. Non-members pay $129 each.
For more information on the seminars, call
(813) 623-3731 or visit www.sefa.org.
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East Coast School of Drycleaning sets
itinerary
In the first quarter of 2004, the East
Coast School of Drycleaning will
be offering a little bit of everything in its curriculum.
On Saturday, January 31, a session on
“Counter Training” is planned. Students will learn
the most effective communication techniques for interacting
with customers, upselling, and communicating about their
garments. A second session is planned for March 5.
The topic of “Alternative
Solvents” will be covered on two occasions: Friday,
February 6 and Friday, March 12. The course will examine
hydrocarbon solvents, chlorinated solvents, Rynex, carbon
dioxide, GreenEarth, and petroleum-based solvents.
On Friday, Feb. 13, “Bleaching &
Advanced Spotting Technology” will teach attendees the
most modern cleaning techniques and procedures used today. The
class will be offered again on March 20.
A comprehensive program on the subject of
“Wetcleaning” will take place on Saturday, Feb. 21
and an in-depth study of “Finishing” is planned for
March 27.
“Hydra Air Dry Cleaning Machine
Operations” on Feb. 28 will focus on the new Hydra
Air machine and all of its features and benefits.
All courses are scheduled to take place
between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. The cost for each course is $225.00
per person for “early bird” registrants who sign up
at least one month early. Otherwise, the cost is $250 per
person.
The school is located at 1965 West 9th
Street in Riviera Beach, Florida.
For more information, call (561) 494 0737.