Dry Cleaning Demonstration Workshops
Demonstration Program
The demonstration program for the dry cleaning industry began in 2007. Since its inception, the demonstration program has been administered by outside researchers such as the University of California, Los Angeles. The funding for this program allowed these researchers to effectively demonstrate the approved non-toxic and non-smog forming dry cleaning technologies. At this time, however, ARB believes the participation and effectiveness of the demonstration program could be increased by opening the program to the local districts. The objectives of the demonstration program are to showcase the approved non-toxic and non-smog forming technologies by providing dry cleaners:
- Opportunities to view the operations of non-toxic and non-smog forming technologies at various demonstration sites,
- Educational and technical resources for approved non-toxic and non-smog forming technologies,
- Contact information of demonstration site facility owners, and
- Financial incentives for approved demonstration site facility applicants.
In addition, ARB is allowing the opportunity for individual dry cleaners to become a demonstration site facility. In doing so, there could be financial incentives in the form of a demonstration site grant for becoming a demonstration site facility. ARB is hopeful that this additional financial incentive will help move forward the replacement of Perc technologies with non-toxic and non-smog forming alternatives. Please read the demonstration site guidelines or our FAQs for more information. To apply for becoming a demonstration site facility, please complete the demonstration site application below.
- Demonstration Site Guidelines
- Demonstration Site Application - CARB is currently not accepting applications for new demonstration sites.
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Professional Wet Cleaning Demonstration Video by UCLA
- Professional Wet Cleaning Guidebook by UCLA
- Dry Cleaning Notice 2015-1: AB 998 Demonstration Program
Demonstration Site Facilities
The following demonstration site facilities have been selected to showcase professional wet cleaning equipment, one of the approved technologies for the Non-Toxic Dry Cleaning Incentive Program. Prospective dry cleaners may contact these facility owners with questions on equipment operation. Prospective dry cleaners who would like to visit one of these facilities may also arrange for such a visit directly with the owner.
| Facility | Owner/Contact | District | Phone Number |
|---|---|---|---|
| AQUA Wetclean | Hans Kim | South Coast | (213) 800-2918 |
| Bob's Cleaners | John Oh | South Coast | (213) 376-4981 |
| Norge Cleaners | Hyeon Gil Bark | South Coast | (818) 309-9157 |
| Country Club Cleaners | John Lauffenburger | San Joaquin | (559) 733-8516 |
| Carrs Cleaners | Harry Boucher | San Joaquin | (209) 648-7123 |
| London Cleaners | Barry Fien | South Coast | (310) 486-4931 |
| Norton's Green Cleaners | Barbara Norton | South Coast | (714) 323-7540 |
| Rolling Ridge Cleaners | Samuel Park | South Coast | (909) 465-6989 |
Demonstration Workshops
Water-Based Cleaning
- November 10, 2019 - Los Angeles
- Los Angeles - October 28, 2018
- North Hollywood - September 23, 2018
- Los Angeles - January 28, 2018
- Chino Hills - November 14, 2017
- Santa Rosa - October 24, 2017 Canceled
- Los Angeles - June 11, 2017
- Turlock - February 24, 2017
- Placentia - November 17, 2016
- Visalia - July 20, 2016
- Upland - April 24, 2016
- North Hollywood - January 24, 2016
- Santa Rosa - August 30, 2015
- Sherman Oaks - May 17, 2015
- West Hills - February 22, 2015
- Carson - September 29, 2013
- San Mateo - August 25, 2013
- San Jose - July 14, 2013
- San Francisco - June 9, 2013
- Mission Viejo - May 5, 2013
- Novato - April 7, 2013
- Folsom - March 23, 2013
- Carson - March 3, 2013
- Petaluma - February 24, 2013
- Malibu - January 27, 2013
- San Mateo - December 9, 2012
- Carson - June 17, 2012
- Fresno - April 22, 2012
- San Jose - March 11, 2012
- Malibu - March 25, 2012
- Placentia - June 26, 2011
- Novato - June 19, 2011
- Stockton - May 22, 2011
- San Francisco - May 1, 2011
- Sacramento - April 16, 2011
- San Francisco - December 12, 2010
- San Francisco - November 14, 2010
- San Francisco - June 27, 2010
- Los Angeles - June 19, 2010
- San Francisco - June 6, 2010
- Alhambra - May 23, 2010
- San Diego - May 16, 2010
- San Francisco - May 2, 2010
- Sacramento - April 18, 2010
- San Francisco - April 11, 2010
- San Diego - March 28, 2010
- Petaluma - March 21, 2010
- Placentia - March 14, 2010
- San Jose - February 7, 2010
- San Diego - January 31, 2010
- Alhambra - January 24, 2010
- Sacramento - January 17, 2010
- Petaluma - January 10, 2010
- Santa Barbara - December 13, 2009
- San Jose - December 6, 2009
- San Mateo - November 22, 2009
- Sacramento - November 8, 2009
- Placentia - November 1, 2009
- San Diego - October 25, 2009
- Oakland - October 18, 2009
- Oakland - October 18, 2009
- Irwindale - March 29, 2009
- Sacramento - March 22, 2009
- Sunnyvale - March 15, 2009
- Oakland - February 15, 2009
- Irwindale - November 2, 2008
- Oakland - November 2, 2008
- Alpine - October 19, 2008
- Sacramento - October 19, 2008
- Placentia - September 28, 2008
- Sacramento - September 21, 2008
- Sacramento - August 16, 2008
- Oakland - June 8, 2008
- Sausalito - May 18, 2008
- Irwindale - May 18, 2008
- Alpine - May 17, 2008
- Los Altos - April 27, 2008
- Malibu - April 26, 2008
- Placentia - April 13, 2008
- Irwindale - March 9, 2008
- La Jolla - February 16, 2008
- Sunnyvale - February 3, 2008
- Tustin - January 26, 2008
- Richmond - August 19, 2007
- Fresno - August 19, 2007
CO2 Cleaning
- Beverly Hills - November 22, 2009
- Los Altos - March 29, 2009
- Los Altos - October 26, 2008
- Fullerton - October 26, 2008
- Irwindale - May 18, 2008
- Fullerton - May 3, 2008
- Los Altos - April 27, 2008
- Santa Monica - October 7, 2007
- San Diego - September 23, 2007