Asked at the counter
Questions people ask before they hand over a garment
Dry cleaning, alterations and laundry for Albany, Berkeley and the surrounding Bay Area. If your question is about one particular piece, call and the counter will tell you straight.
Most dry cleaning is ready in 2 to 3 business days, and we can often expedite it. Simple items can sometimes be done the same day. Call ahead to check, because it depends on how busy the counter is.
Sometimes, for simple items. The window sign reads same-day service 7 AM to 12 PM. Call (510) 323-4167 before you come in so we can confirm.
Pants start at $7.00, sweaters at $7.25, skirts at $6.95 and a two-piece suit is $17.95. A laundered shirt starts at $3.00. Jackets and other items are quoted at the counter.
Minor alterations such as a hem are often ready in a day or two. Larger work takes longer, and we give you a pickup date when you drop the garment off. A shortened hem starts at $16.00.
Bring it back in and we will adjust it. We want the garment to fit the way you wanted.
Yes. We clean wedding dresses and formalwear and take extra care with delicate fabrics and embellishments. We also restore and preserve vintage clothing and wedding wear.
Yes, including wine, coffee, oil and ink. Bring the item in as soon as you can and do not rub the stain or try a home remedy first, because that can set it.
Yes. We clean leather and suede, area rugs, draperies, bedding and pillowcases. Call if you are not sure about a specific item.
Yes. Washing and folding is $2 per pound, for clothing and some household items.
Not at the moment. The shop is at 814 San Pablo Avenue in Albany, with street parking nearby.
Yes. We work with schools, offices and other organisations on bulk uniform cleaning, and we offer bulk discounts. Call or email to talk it through.
Monday to Friday 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM, Saturday 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM, closed Sunday.
Looking after clothes once they are clean
After it comes home
Take the plastic off and air the garment out before you hang it away. Store it in a cool, dry place so it stays in the condition it left the counter in.
When something spills
Bring the piece in as soon as you can. Do not rub the stain or try a home remedy, because that can set the mark or damage the fabric.