Inspect, identify, assess risk, test where necessary, choose the least damaging effective process, control the load and chemistry, inspect before finishing, then confirm the result and record exceptions.
Start with identification and risk
Read the care label, inspect all materials and components, record existing damage and decide whether the business has the capability to accept the work.
- Fibre, blend and surface finish
- Colour, print and contrast sections
- Construction, interlining and adhesive
- Trims, beads, leather and hardware
- Stains, wear and previous treatment
- Customer request and realistic result
Select the process from evidence
Dry cleaning, wet cleaning, professional laundry, hand cleaning and specialist referral each have a place. The correct choice depends on the complete item and approved testing—not a generic fabric name.
- Care-label instruction
- Dye and trim stability
- Soil and stain type
- Mechanical-action tolerance
- Moisture and heat response
- Available equipment and trained staff
Control spotting and production
Use identified products, SDS, approved procedures, correct PPE and ventilation. Treat the stain without creating a larger colour, texture or fibre problem.
- Identify or classify the stain
- Test sensitive fabric or dye
- Work from least aggressive to more specialised method
- Control time, chemistry, temperature and mechanical action
- Flush, neutralise or dry according to procedure
- Inspect before full processing and before finishing
This guide is not a chemical recipe. Follow current SDS, product instructions, equipment manuals, workplace procedures and professional training.
Finish and quality check the whole item
A clean garment can still fail the customer if shape, pressing, texture, stains, trims, repairs or presentation are not checked.
- Confirm every item belongs to the ticket
- Inspect stains and damage under good light
- Restore shape and finish appropriately
- Check buttons, zips, seams and lining
- Record re-clean, repair or customer-contact decision
- Package and mark ready only after final approval
This page provides general operational awareness. Always follow care labels, safety data sheets, equipment instructions, workplace procedures, testing requirements and professional judgement.