Good companies always look for ways to stand out and differentiate themselves from competitors in their local markets. Sometimes the best and easiest way to do this is to be the first in your area to accomplish a specific feat. That’s what is happening at National Drycleaners in Seattle’s Crown Hill neighborhood where owner Mike Erstad has recently been awarded the title of Certified Garment Care Professional by the Drycleaning and Laundry Institute (DLI). Mike is one of only a small handful of people across the entire U.S. that has been given this distinction, and the first in Seattle. By acquiring the titles of Certified Professional Drycleaner®, Certified Environmental Drycleaner®, and Certified Professional Wetcleaner®, Mike has raised the bar for what it means to be a truly all-around garment care professional.

As Chief Executive Officer of DLI William E. Fisher notes, the fact that cleaners like Mike have recognized the importance of being fully educated in garment care and environmental responsibility has helped to “advance the professionalism of the industry.” In the coming years, we will surely find that more and more people work towards this certification, and one day it may become commonplace or even mandatory across the industry. However, it takes a seriously dedicated professional to go out and obtain a certification that so few have had even attempted to acquire. If you have any garment care questions, you can rest easy knowing that you have a certified expert just a call or click away!
Mike and His Certification