Ablitt’s Fine Cleaners & Launderers

★ 4.5
(133 reviews)
Energy-Efficient

Experience Santa Barbara's trusted, eco-friendly dry cleaner with over 100 years of expertise. Ablitt’s Fine Cleaners & Launderers offers a 'kinder clean' with complimentary pickup and delivery for your convenience.

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About Ablitt’s Fine Cleaners & Launderers

For over a century, the Ablitt family has been a cornerstone of the Santa Barbara community, providing exceptional garment care with a personal touch. Ablitt’s Fine Cleaners & Launderers was founded on a commitment to taking the best possible care of customers, their clothing, and the environment. This long-standing mission drives the business to deliver a 'kinder clean' that clients can trust. The team’s dedication to quality and service has made Ablitt's a beloved local institution, where generations of experience meet a modern promise to protect the planet while keeping your wardrobe looking its best.

Ablitt’s Fine Cleaners & Launderers provides a comprehensive suite of services using the advanced GreenEarth Cleaning system, an environmentally friendly method that is gentle on fabrics and uses less energy and water. This commitment to sustainability is also reflected in multiple recycling programs. Customers can enjoy complimentary concierge pickup and delivery, making garment care effortless. The service menu extends far beyond basic dry cleaning to include expert alterations, specialized shirt care with stain treatment and button replacement, and meticulous cleaning for household items like fine linens, comforters, and drapery. Ablitt’s also handles specialty items such as purses, rugs, and shoes, and is the only certified wedding gown specialist in Santa Barbara, offering both pre-event pressing and heirloom preservation. For detailed pricing, customers can consult the price list on the Ablitt's website.

Services

Dry cleaner
Fur service
Laundry service
Leather cleaning service
Tailor
Wedding service

Business Hours

  • monday 7 AM–7 PM
  • tuesday 7 AM–7 PM
  • wednesday 7 AM–7 PM
  • thursday 7 AM–7 PM
  • friday 7 AM–7 PM
  • saturday 8 AM–5 PM
  • sunday Closed

Contact Information

Address

14 W Gutierrez St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Frequently Asked Questions

What cleaning method does Ablitt's use?

Ablitt’s Fine Cleaners & Launderers uses the innovative GreenEarth Cleaning system. This process utilizes a pure liquid silicone derived from sand, which is gentle on fabrics and completely non-hazardous and non-toxic to the environment, providing a 'kinder clean' for your garments.

Do you offer pickup and delivery services?

Absolutely! To make garment care as convenient as possible, Ablitt's provides complimentary concierge pickup and delivery service with every order throughout the Santa Barbara area. This helps you save time and avoid dealing with traffic or waiting in line.

What is Ablitt's commitment to sustainability?

Ablitt’s is deeply committed to protecting the planet. The business uses the eco-friendly GreenEarth Cleaning method, which consumes less energy and water than traditional techniques. Furthermore, Ablitt's actively participates in sustainability efforts by recycling all film plastics and hosting community recycling events.

What services do you offer besides standard dry cleaning?

Beyond expert dry cleaning, Ablitt's offers a wide range of specialty services. These include professional alterations by an expert tailor, meticulous cleaning for household linens like comforters and tablecloths, and specialized care for drapery, rugs, purses, and even shoes. Ablitt's is also Santa Barbara's only certified member of the Association of Wedding Gown Specialists.

How does Ablitt's care for shirts?

Ablitt's provides exceptional shirt care with a detailed process that includes pre-inspection, dedicated collar and stain treatment, and even replacing any broken buttons. For your convenience, shirts can also be professionally folded and packaged, which is perfect for travel or long-term storage.

Do you offer tailoring and alteration services?

Yes, expert tailoring and alteration services are available at Ablitt's. An in-house tailor can handle hems, zippers, and other repairs. You can come in for a personal measuring during fitting hours, which are typically Monday from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm, Tuesday through Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, and Saturday from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm.

Does Ablitt's handle wedding gown cleaning and preservation?

Yes, as Santa Barbara’s only member of the Association of Wedding Gown Specialists, Ablitt’s provides expert care for wedding gowns. Services include pre-event pressing as well as post-event cleaning and preservation in a museum-quality, heirloom box.

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