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8 Items People Never Think to Take to the Dry Cleaner
Walk through your house right now and count what's actually clean. The suits, sure. The dresses. But what about the curtains that have hung in the same spot since you moved in, or the stuffed animal your kid still sleeps with every night? Most of what's genuinely...
5 Stains Experts Always Find on Wedding Dresses Before Preservation Treatment
Every wedding dress that comes through a specialist's door looks the same at first glance: clean, ready to box up, nothing visibly wrong. And nearly every single dress carries the exact same handful of stains – sugar from champagne, salt from sweat, oil from skin –...
Which Fabrics Need Dry Cleaning and Which Are Safe to Wash
The silk blouse went into the machine on a gentle cycle and came out smaller, duller, and permanently water-spotted. The cashmere sweater went in on cold and came out dense and stiff. The suit jacket went in once, carefully, and came out with a bubbled chest panel...
Wedding Dress Preservation vs. Cleaning: Two Different Services Every Bride Needs
The week after a wedding is not the moment most people are ready to make careful decisions about anything. The dress comes off, gets hung up or stuffed into a garment bag, and joins a long list of post-wedding tasks that don't feel urgent. That's the window where most...
Your Jeans Could Fit Perfectly With These 7 Simple Denim Alterations
Most people think tailoring is for suits. Bring in a blazer, sure. Get a wedding dress altered, obviously. But jeans? Jeans come in sizes. You find your size and you wear them. Except that's not really how it works. Denim is one of the most alterable fabrics, and the...
How to Get Rid of Gym Clothes Odor: Seven Tips That Actually Work
You wash your gym clothes after every workout. You use a full scoop of detergent. You even buy that fancy sports detergent from a gym store. But the smell is still there. That sour, locked-in stench that hits when your clothes warm up. Getting the picture? Your...
Does Dry Cleaning Cause Shrinkage? Let’s Clear Up the Confusion
Most people have experienced the frustration of pulling a cotton shirt or wool sweater out of the dryer and finding it two sizes smaller than when it went in. It is entirely reasonable to wonder whether a professional dry cleaner might produce the same result. The...
What to Do With Your Wedding Dress in the First 30 Days
Weddings are long, emotional, high-energy days. When you think back on yours, the dress is likely part of every favorite memory. Afterward, it may seem almost untouched, especially since it hasn’t been worn repeatedly like your everyday clothes. But even one...
Common Alterations and Their Average Costs
Being comfortable in the clothes we wear often comes down to the little details, and alterations can unlock the full potential of those pieces you already own. When something fits well, you feel it immediately: it sits better, moves better, and looks more polished. ...
Before You Donate Clothes This January, See What Professional Alterations Can Fix
If you’re honest with yourself, most of the clothes you let go of aren’t ruined. You set them aside because they don’t fit quite right or have a small issue that keeps you from reaching for them. When the fabric and structure are still sound, that’s often an...
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Counter Service
Our friendly and experienced staff have always been at the heart of our operation. Joe May offers 4 convenient locations for you to drop off your clothing, make requests regarding stains or pressing preferences, alterations or delivery time, and have any questions answered that you may have about our service. Our staff is well trained, knowledgeable, and at your service!
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True to our purpose of providing quality and convenient Dry Cleaning Service, many families and professionals in Atlanta prefer our Home Delivery Service. Click Here to request our home delivery service and see if you are currently within one of our service areas. We currently offer Mon/Thurs route in Buckhead, Midtown, and Decatur with pick up and drop off right to your door!
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Our commitment to offer quality, value and convenience to our community drives us to constantly innovate! Introducing Atlanta’s only Dry Cleaning Locker store, accessible 24/7 for your convenience. Simply follow the directions to create an account with us online and you can pick up and drop off your garments at your convenience with as little as a text message!