Build a strong foundation in professional drycleaning with hands-on training designed specifically for today’s garment care industry. DLI’s Introduction to Drycleaning course provides students with the essential knowledge and practical skills needed to better understand the complete drycleaning process.

Whether you are new to the industry, preparing to take on a larger role in your business, or looking to strengthen your existing knowledge, this 5-day course combines classroom instruction with practical, hands-on experience. Students learn from experienced DLI instructors while working with the processes, techniques, and equipment used in professional garment care.

This course covers essential skills and techniques, including:

• Sorting garments for drycleaning
  
  
  
• Cleaning delicate fabrics such as silk and satin
  
  
  
• Operating modern drycleaning machines
  
  
  
• Removing common stains like coffee, ink, and grease
  
  
  
• Pressing pants, coats, and skirts to professional standards
  
  
  
• Using tensioning equipment to enhance finishing quality

More than an introduction, this course is an opportunity to develop confidence, ask questions, learn alongside other industry professionals, and establish a solid foundation for continued growth in the drycleaning industry.

Students who successfully complete the course will receive a Certificate of Completion, providing a professional credential they can proudly display and use to demonstrate their commitment to industry education, professional development, and quality garment care.

Start with the fundamentals. Build practical skills. Leave with knowledge you can put to work.