HOW DO I FIND A GOOD CLEANER?

With so many dry cleaners to choose from how can you make sure your cleaner is a good one?

Sadly, not all cleaners are created equal. The best thing you can do is be a smart consumer and look for signs of quality.

Here are some important tips to help you find a good dry cleaner:

1. Look for the California Cleaners Association and International Fabricare Institute logos
Every CCA and IFI member is issued a window sticker. Membership in CCA and IFI tells you that your cleaner is an active businessperson who takes the time to expand their knowledge and skill through the informational and educational offerings of the associations.

2. Has your cleaner gone to school?
Most dry cleaning courses and classes give certificates signifying completion of courses of study. Don't be afraid to ask your cleaner what types of educational classes he attends each year.

3. Don't let price be the basis for your decision
With few exceptions, you usually get what you pay for. Remember that a cleaner with the cheapest prices often does not have the investment in equipment and personnel to be able to offer the best quality.

4. Is your cleaner active in the community?
See if your cleaner is a member of the Better Business Bureau, your local Chamber of Commerce or other local associations. Participation in community groups like these mean that your cleaner has made an investment in your community and is a sign of a reliable businessperson.

5. Is the place clean and tidy?
You wouldn't eat in a filthy restaurant so why expect clean clothes from a cleaner with a dirty shop?

By using the tips listed above you will be well on your way towards having found a good cleaner.

Don't forget that you can always check this website for CCA members in your neighborhood!

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