Before Cleaning
Photograph stains, holes, colour loss, missing buttons, broken zips, worn hems, weak seams and delicate trims.
Photos / Notes / Protection
Damage Evidence Intelligence™
Damage evidence protects the business by recording garment condition before, during and after cleaning.
Without evidence, disputes become opinion against opinion. Photos, notes and staff procedures help prove what was visible before cleaning.
Garment Care Authority
What this means inside a garment care business.
DCME explains garment care in practical business language: risk, evidence, method, expectation, staff procedure and customer protection.
During Production
Record if damage becomes visible after spotting, cleaning, drying or pressing.
After Cleaning
Photograph final condition when the item is high value, disputed, repaired or specially handled.
Staff Procedure
Evidence should be easy for staff to capture and linked to the order or customer record.
Simple Example
IssueCustomer claims tear after cleaning
EvidencePhoto showing worn seam at intake
OutcomeClearer explanation and reduced dispute
System ValueOrder-level record
Why this matters
Knowledge reduces disputes and improves decisions.
When the owner and staff understand garment risk before cleaning, the business can communicate better, document better and protect both customer and operator.
FAQ
Common garment care questions.
Should every garment be photographed?
Not necessarily. High-risk, high-value or visibly damaged garments should be prioritised.
What evidence matters most?
Clear photos, notes, staff name, date, order number and customer approval.
Does evidence remove all disputes?
No, but it improves fairness and protects the business.
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