LAUNDRY, CLEANING, AND GARMENT SERVICES (SIC 721)

Establishments primarily engaged in operating mechanical
laundries with steam or other power.  Excluded are establishments
which have power laundry equipment but which are primarily
engaged in a specialty, such as industrial laundering, linen
rental, or diaper service.  These establishments are classified
in other categories within Industry Group 721.  Independently
owned agencies for laundry plants are classified in Industry
7212.  Laundries using small power equipment of household type
are classified in Industry 7219.

Establishments primarily engaged in supplying, on a rental basis,
such laundered items as uniforms, aprons, table covers, bed
linens, and towels.  Establishments included in this
classification may or may not operate their own laundry
facilities.

Establishments primarily engaged in the operation of coin-
operated or similar self-service laundry and/or drycleaning
equipment.  Included are establishments known as laundromats,
launderettes, self-service drycleaners, etc.  Establishments
which operate such machinery in apartment houses, dormitories,
and similar locations are included. Establishments which rent
such machinery (e.g., to apartment houses) are classified in
Industry 7359.

Establishments primarily engaged in drycleaning or dyeing apparel
and household fabrics other than rugs.  Establishments primarily
engaged in cleaning rugs are classified in Industry 7217. 
Independently owned agencies for cleaning plants are classified
in Industry 7212. Establishments known as "tailor shops" or
"cleaners" are included in this classification only if they do
their own cleaning.  Establishments primarily engaged in dyeing
fabrics for the trade are classified in Manufacturing, Major
Group 22.

Establishments primarily engaged in cleaning carpets and
upholstered furniture.  Establishments primarily engaged in rug
repair are classified in Industry 7699, those primarily engaged
in reupholstering and repairing furniture are classified in
Industry 7641, and those primarily engaged in building cleaning
are classified in Industry 7349.

Establishments primarily engaged in supplying laundered or
drycleaned work uniforms, wiping towels, protective apparel
(gloves, flame resistant clothing, etc.), dust control items
(treated mats or rugs, mops, cloths, etc.), and similar items to
industrial, commercial, and government users.  These items may
belong to the industrial launderers and be supplied to users on a
rental basis, or they may belong to the customers. 
Establishments included in this industry may or may not operate
their own laundry or drycleaning facilities.