FAQ
All dry cleaning means is without water. Dry cleaning operates under the same principles as washing except rather than using water to deliver soap to a garment, it uses a solvent. The fibers that make up your typical dry clean garment cannot handle being soaked in water so solvent is a more delicate alternative. The solvent carries detergent to clothing which bonds to dirt, oils, dander and stains, lifting it away. Dry Cleaning is not something that you can replicate at home by throwing items in the dryer with a dryel sheet.
Being a green cleaner means that we do everything we can to make sure we operate in a sustainable way. The biggest way we do this is using Professional Wetcleaning Technology and K4 rather than perc. We are proud to be the ONLY dry cleaner servicing State College doing so. We also use biodegradable soap in our laundry department. Our entire facility has LED lighting and we recycle all hangers and plastic coverings.
Many people think dry cleaning is dry cleaning and that one cleaner isn't different than another; but that's not true. Dry Cleaning is a service industry and there are a lot of ways to cut corners. Just as you can get a haircut for $20 or $100 dollars depending on where you go, dry cleaning prices depend on a variety of factors.
We are considered a higher end cleaner for a few reasons:
· Our green cleaning technology
· Free pick-up and delivery service to your home or office
· Availability of VIP service at the counter
· Extensive and ongoing staff training
· Phenomenal customer service
· Replacement of shirt buttons free of charge
· Belief that we should pay a fair and living wage with benefits to our staff
· Ensuring that every garment is pressed and inspected to perfection
· 100% satisfaction guarantee
If price is your only consideration, we may not be the cleaner for you. If you’re looking for exceptional value and clothes that look like-new, we’re your cleaner. Dry cleaning is an art that we have mastered over the last 90 years.
Our normal turnaround is 3 business days. We know that’s not conducive to everyone’s schedule so we also offer a same-day service (in by 9 am back to you by 5pm, Monday-Friday) at our 1223 North Atherton Street location.
1223 N. Atherton location hours: Monday-Friday from 8 am-7 pm.
215 S. Atherton location: open 5 am-10 pm, 7 days a week (has automated drop off/pickup kiosk).
We also have FREE pickup and delivery service if these hours aren't convenient.
Yes! We have 3 full-time tailors that work out of our Beaver Ave location. They specialize in large or small repairs and even have decades of experience in wedding dress alterations. We always recommend you setup a fitting with them if you’re not exactly sure what you need. You can schedule a tailoring appointment online or call 814.237.8066.
Customer Testimonials
Aimee G.
"My dress was covered with stains (thanks to my dog). They were able to remove every spot...and they did it in 2 days!"
Steve B.
"I have used your services for seven years now. Always timely, and always appreciate the extras, for example, sewing that extra button and eliminating that impossible stain.!"
Marlin W.
"Lisa your seamstress was amazing. Professional, helpful and finished Mother of the Bride dress ahead of time. Thank you I truly appreciated her courtesy ."
Billie Jo N.
"Thank you for taking the extra careful care with my precious garment. You cleaned it wonderfully."