LIFESTYLE-Magazine-Winter-2016

ADVERTISING FEATURE

DRY CLEANER of the year 2016

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ward-winning Acorns of Lancashire havewon ‘Dry Cleaner of theYear 2016’ – aer beating off stiff competition as there aremore than 3,500 dry cleaners across the UK. They clinched thewinning title aer making the final shortlist of 5 best dry cleaners in Britain in the prestigious award organised by the industry body, Laundry and CleaningToday. In November 2013, aer sixmonths research into the industry, Acorns chose Lancashire's first green alternative to dry cleaning using aMiele ProfessionalWetcare system. It is a state of the art facility, born out of what was once a derelict building. It was a complete transformation. Their system is truly cuing edge; it uses highly sophisticated equipment to clean all articles of clothing that are normally dry cleaned. It utilises water, nature’s best cleaning solvent, and technologically advanced safe biodegradable detergents by Kruessler to render clothes truly clean, feeling and smelling fresh. The highly advanced systemprovides lasting cleaning for a range of items such as Wedding Dresses, Suits, Coats, Leathers, Silks, and other dry clean only garments. Acorns of Lancashire pride themselves on their repeat, ever growing, 5,000 plus customer base and are entirely focused on quality products and service levels.This is maintained via the knowledge of continuous improvement processes and high standards of presentation.They do not use any harmful solvents and are corporately and socially responsible.They are proud of their standards. • Finalists in the 2015 Red Rose Awards – Green Awards • Finalists in the 2016 Hyndburn Business Awards – Micro Business, Highly Commended • Finalists in the 2016 Hyndburn Business Awards – Customer Friendly Awards • Finalists in the 2016 BIBAS Business Awards – Corporate and Social Responsibility Category • National Winner, Dry Cleaner of the Year - 2016 They are very excited to have been: The process also does not risk exposing staffor customers to toxic chemicals.

As Acorns of Lancashire invested nearly quarter of amillion pounds they had to ensure that they selected a ‘Best in Class’ system, provided excellent Customer Service levels and that the their impact on the environment was minimal. Director, Brendan Duffy states, “The results our customers receive are fantastic and the responses we have had have been excellent. We have literally had brides cry with the wonderful results of our wedding dress preservation. Oen brides comment that the dress is in beer condition than when they bought it !” As Acorns of Lancashire arewinners in the ‘Dry Cleaner of theYear 2016’ awards, we are proud to be based in Accrington and serve our community that supports us during the next phase of our journey. To find about more about Acorns of Lancashire go to www.acornsoflancashire.com or telephone : 01254 427995

in a state of the art

facility, born out of what was once a

derelict building

Acorns of Lancashire do not use any harmful solvents and are corporately and socially responsible

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