6:30AM - 4PM
415 Rhode Island Avenue Northeast, Washington
Laundry
“The best cleaners in DC. They take excellent care of my clothes ensuring that all buttons are covered and stains and hang on let me finish here and then all buttons are vovered are marked and removed. Love them.”
“Contacted Barr cleaners for a quick turn around pick up & drop off service for a large quantity of catering linens. Eli was incredibly helpful and fast to respond. The pick up drop off was easy and the linens looks amazing! Will absolutely use again!”
“I had new dress blue trousers that needed a waist reduction and length hemming. The request was done in 24 hours (likely less, I just happened to pick it up at the 24 hour mark), they were very open about timeline expectations and made me feel welcome. Id absolutely recommend for your uniform/tailoring needs!”
“I don’t usually ever give reviews, but Lamont Cleaners went above and beyond for my service. I recently tore my ACL, was on crutches, and needed my linen pants altered for a wedding. They were very accommodating for my ADA restrictions, made me very comfortable during my fitting, and it was done within 4 days. Cost was under $50 as well. By FAR the best in Mt. Pleasant and will only be going to them for any alterations or dry cleaning from here on.”
“I guess quite decent place to try. They told me they used expensive subscriptions for the whole cleaning systems. Which is better for our/customer’s health because they use the solvent human food grade oils and everything so no need to afraid of cancer at least from dry cleaning. They explained how much they charge what is the cost. Overall happy with their service! Very knowledgeable and honest.”
“Wow!! Skips is a nice liquor store in the neighborhood that has been there for a very long time at one time there was a crowd of folks that hung around the store all day begging for money but they have cleaned it up and you feel much safer going there now”
“This is my neighborhood dry cleaner. The are very friendly. Prices are average. They can perform basic tailoring, such as fitting a jacket, slacks, or skirts, etc...”
“I’m really impressed with their service! Not only do they clean everything thoroughly, but what surprised me the most was when I brought in my expensive down jacket for dry cleaning last winter. I completely forgot to pick it up for almost a year because I was so busy. When I finally came back this winter, they had kept it in perfect condition! Such care and attention to detail — truly amazing!”
“We’ve been going here for years, and at this point they know us by name — no ticket, no fumbling for a phone number, just a hello and our order already coming off the rack. The work is consistently excellent: everything comes back clean, pressed properly, and on time, and when we’ve had a tricky stain or a rush job they’ve handled it without making it a production.
What surprised me most is that our kids actually ask to come along. That says something about how the staff treat people. It’s a small business run with real professionalism and genuine warmth, which is a rarer combination than it should be. If you’re looking for a dry cleaner you can stop thinking about, this is it.”
“The staff are really nice and they did an outstanding job with all of my daughter’s dry cleaning needs while she was in college at Howard University. I also thought that the prices were very reasonable and service was fast! Thanks again for the 5-star service you provided!”
“I brought 2 pair of shoes one stained with coffee and another with brown sauce with different fabrics and they looked brand new. I’ll definitely return.”
“The attendant Ron was extremely kind polite and helpful when I came there this morning to wash a king sized comforter since they offer the large format washers and dryers. He made sure I did it the right way to get the best results. Also he sent me up to the corner store to the atm as they only accept cash. He was a wonderful man and made this a very positive experience. Thanks again Ron for the guidance. Just a few blocks down the street from the Columbia Heights metro station.”
“Just got back seven perfectly tailored dresses and I cannot thank you enough! They finished the alterations quickly and all of them now fit like a glove, which is incredible considering many had boning and required some serious tailoring skills. I can’t even tell most have been altered if not for the fact that they just dropped 3 dress sizes. They did such a wonderful job, cannot wait to return with the rest of my closet soon!”
6AM - 7:30PM
1101 C Street Northeast, Washington
Laundry
“Great laundromat. 3 machine sizes 3.25, 6 and 9 dollars respectively for sm, med, and lrg. 25 cents per 10 min for the dryers. Clean, is a little cramped though, hence the 4 stars.”
“Captain Levi cleaned my clothes immediately! In the meantime I met other people from Survrey Corpse.
Like Oluo, who is disliked by customers, Petra who, unlike Oluo, is liked by customers, Erd who is an expert in detergent and Ghunter who helps Erd with the washing machines then there is Eren, who has just taken over and is cleaning the floor often being scolded by Levi, Erwin, who often does "advertising" because he needs people in the army who dedicate their hearts and finally Hanji, who scares Oluo, Petra, Erd and Ghunter”
“Great price for regular tablecloth washing. After every event, I need to wash tablecloths. Amax Cleaners always wash and fold them nicely, helping me to get ready for next events.”
“I was in town for a military parade and my pants ripped. I brought my pants here right before they closed and they patched them up by 11 the next day. Very professional and kind!”
“I have used Parks Fabricare many times and have always been 200% satisfied, they are careful, efficient, kind, and they provide excellent service for tailoring and drycleaning.”
“Leon Cleaners is exactly the kind of neighborhood gem that you want to keep all to yourself but just can’t help telling everyone about. The owners genuinely know their customers by name, remember your preferences, and treat you like family every single time you walk in. It’s that real mom and pop energy that’s honestly hard to find
I’ve brought in clothes I was almost embarrassed to hand over — stuff I thought was way too far gone — and they came back looking brand new. Like, how?! And on top of that, my order has been ready early every single time. Not once have I had to wait, let alone follow up.
Whether it’s my everyday clothes, dress wear, or something that needs alterations, they handle it all with care. If you’re in the area and haven’t tried Leon Cleaners yet, you’re really missing out.”
“I went there with a Tommy Hilfiger coat and didn't expected much but I got the coat back without the deep wine stain. Great lady too, sweet smileService: Laundry pick-up”
“They cleaned and ironed/pressed 5 of my items within the same day. The level of cleaning was very good (and I am picky). I cannot really say if they are pricey or not because it is the first time that I resort to dry cleaning services in the US - what is for sure is that it is (much) more expensive than in my hometown in Italy ;)”
“We’ve been using Besson’s exclusively since Feb 2022 and are continually amazed by their service. We do pickup and delivery. I’ve never been to the store. We send them all sorts of unusual items that we have tried and failed to clean by ourselves: stained and torn Carhartt work pants, fuzzy children’s coats badly matted with dirt and dry leaves, a 15 year-old white biking shirt so badly stained it looked grey. They always come back looking like new and the prices are well below what I would pay at dry cleaners in my neighborhood. They also do great with typical dry-clean only items like suits and dresses.
One tip for new customers: just trust them. Not everyone there speaks fluent English so communications can sometimes be difficult, but we’ve found that we can just trust them to do quality work and charge a fair price so not much communication is really needed.
On the handful of times there was a stain they couldn’t get out or an item they couldn’t repair, they let us know with a note or a call. I always think to myself “If Besson’s can’t clean it, no one can.””
“Good service and haven’t experienced any damage. They do their best to repair items as well but the prices are so high - though I guess dry cleaning prices are high everywhere!”
“Inside is clean and prices are reasonable I dried two sets of sheets and two mattresses covers fit $1.50. If you go try to part in the back, the front has what you would expect to find in the cut: people hanging around with nothing to do and no place to go. Also I would try to go during the daytime.”
9AM - 4PM
3125 Mt Pleasant St NW #2, Washington
Laundry
“We use this place for the bulk of our dry cleaning and basic tailoring and have been very happy with it. Our dry cleaning has always been very well done — stains we thought were permanent disappeared, and they have good attention to detail. In addition basic hemming and seam repair, she's also made an heirloom quilt look like new. As some of the more negative reviews here have suggested, this probably isn't the best place to go for something urgent or if you are going to be fussy (yes, one time they just cleaned a shirt but forgot to repair a seam even though they charged me - we took it back and they fixed it - nbd. Or a couple of times I just wanted something sewn, I wasn't paying attention and they also charged me for dry cleaning - it was an extra $7 - whatever). This is still a very good neighborhood family-run business worth supporting.”
“seamstresses are INCREDIBLY detail oriented and professional. have brought several items here for dry cleaning and tailoring and they never disappoint. highly recommend!”
“I’ve never had a bad experience here, and the prices are very reasonable. Turnaround time is quick. They cleaned up my tux after my wedding (covered with makeup from hugs and sweat from dancing) and it came back immaculate (and fast!). The owners are very kind. Easy recommendation.”
“Located in the lower level of the plaza— they are always available to answer any questions. Cheerful, personal and professional— it’s a Foggy Bottom treasure. Alterations work is top notch.”
“The woman who runs the place is nice, welcoming, and very good at her job. I’ve had several things tailored here and her prices are fair for the quality. Turnarounds are great as well. Highly recommended neighborhood spot!”
“Good laundromat, nice and easy! Only issue is it seems to close earlier than what it says online at times. Went on a Sunday at 2:30 and they were closing for the day - Google says 4:00. Go early and you will be good!”