Let’s be real. When it comes to being an adult and pulling the trigger on dry cleaning and alteration services, most of us do not deserve gold stars.
For example, my closet has at least three pairs of untouched, super cool vintage pants that I bought years ago, with a (now broken) promise to myself to get them tailored to fit my petite frame. Likewise, I’m sure you, dear reader, have one or two dresses from last summer’s vacation that are begging for a dry cleaning service...but are still gathering dust in a corner somewhere, covered in sangria stains.
No shame, my friend. I see you.
...and now I kinda want sangria.
I digress. As I was perusing my closet the other day, and shoving those poor, oversized, vintage pants to the back for the 327th time, I asked myself a question:
Why are we so reluctant to take care of the very pieces of our wardrobe that are so desperately in need of our TLC?
For me, the answer has always had a little to do with time, and a lot to do with money. Sending things off to be serviced seems like a task, and spending the extra $$ on alterations seems frivolous.
But the reality is: in order to get the longest wear out of the pieces that you invest in, you have to take care of them. And in order to create the capsule wardrobe of your dreams, you have to make the pieces that weren’t built for you, work on your frame.
Which is why, this week at dressCODE, we’re giving you a list of 7 eco-friendly dry cleaning and alteration services in Los Angeles that we love. This list has been researched and curated to bring you services that are 1) economical for your bank account 2) economical for the planet and 3) economical with your time.
With coupons galore, and the sweet offer of free contactless pickup & delivery, you’re sure to find a spot that’s close to home, and fits the (dry cleaning) bill!
1 - Milt & Edie’s (Burbank)
Phone Number: (818) 846-4734
Store Location: 4021 W. Alameda Ave (at Pass) in Burbank, CA
COVID Hours: Mon-Sat 5am-9pm, Sun 8am-9pm
2 - Pico Cleaners (Los Angles)
Phone Number: (310) 274-2431
Store Location: 9150 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90035
COVID Hours: Mon-Fri 7am-10pm, Sat 8am-6:30pm, Sun 9am-5pm
3 - Paragon Cleaners (Hollywood)
Phone Number: (323) 465-4663
Store Location: 1310 Vine Street, Hollywood, CA
COVID Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-4pm, Sat 9am-4pm
4 - La Vista Cleaners (Beverly Hills)
Phone Number: (310) 659-7366
Store Location: 430 S San Vicente Blvd, Los Angeles, 90048
COVID Hours: Mon-Fri 7am-7pm, Sat 8am-5pm
5 - Prestige Green Touch Cleaners (Los Angeles)
Phone Number: (310) 652-1200
Store Location: 1232 S La Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90035
COVID Hours: Mon-Sat 8am-6pm
6 - Don Mar Cleaners (North Hollywood)
Phone Number: (323) 448-6392
Store Location: 11514 Burbank Blvd, North Hollywood, CA 91601
COVID Hours: Mon-Fri 7am-7pm, Sat 8am-5pm
7 - Cleaners LA (Downtown)
Phone Number: (213) 910-2522
Store Location: 314 E 8th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90014
COVID Hours: Mon-Fri 10am-8pm, Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 10am-4pm
There you go. Happy altering, friends!
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