American Cleaners

3.8
(64 reviews)

Your trusted, family-owned dry cleaner in University City, serving the greater St. Louis area with professional garment care since 1961.

About American Cleaners

American Cleaners has been a cornerstone of the community since 1961. As a locally owned and operated family business, it has built a legacy of trust and reliability over more than 60 years of dedicated service. With 22 locations across the greater St. Louis area, American Cleaners is committed to providing convenient and professional garment care to its neighbors. The business prides itself on its long-standing history and deep roots in the community, offering a familiar and dependable choice for all dry cleaning and laundry needs. This commitment to local service is why generations of families have continued to choose American Cleaners.

American Cleaners provides a comprehensive range of services to meet every need. Beyond traditional dry cleaning, the offerings include professional shirt laundering with complimentary cracked button replacement, a convenient Wash & Fold service, and expert stain removal. The team is equipped to handle everything from daily apparel to specialty items like bridal gowns, prom dresses, comforters, and area rugs. For commercial clients, American Cleaners offers robust laundry services for industries like hospitality and healthcare. The business is committed to value through its loyalty program and works toward environmentally sustainable processes. It also guarantees satisfaction by redoing any item free of charge within two days.

Services

Dry cleaner

Business Hours

  • monday 7 AM–6 PM
  • tuesday 7 AM–6 PM
  • wednesday 7 AM–6 PM
  • thursday 7 AM–6 PM
  • friday 7 AM–6 PM
  • saturday 7 AM–6 PM
  • sunday Closed

Contact Information

Address

7501 Delmar Blvd, University City, MO 63130

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of services does American Cleaners provide?

American Cleaners offers a wide array of services, including traditional dry cleaning, professional shirt laundering, Wash & Fold laundry, and expert stain removal. They also handle specialty items like wedding gowns and comforters, as well as commercial laundry for local businesses.

How long has American Cleaners been in business?

As a locally owned and operated family business, American Cleaners has been proudly serving the greater St. Louis area with professional dry cleaning and laundry services since 1961.

What is the policy on customer satisfaction?

American Cleaners is committed to quality and will gladly redo any cleaned item at no charge. To be eligible, the item must be unworn, have the original cleaning tag attached, and be returned within two days.

Does American Cleaners offer a loyalty or value program?

Yes, customers can join the American Cleaners loyalty program. It provides access to consistent value pricing on services, so you don't have to worry about chasing coupons.

What is the approach to 'green' or 'organic' dry cleaning?

While there is no official government definition for 'organic' dry cleaning, American Cleaners uses hydrocarbon-based solvents, similar to most cleaners advertising 'green' services, and is dedicated to using energy-efficient and sustainable processes.

Can you handle specialty items like wedding gowns or comforters?

Absolutely. American Cleaners has experience cleaning delicate and specialty items, including wedding gowns, prom dresses, tuxedos, and costumes. They also clean household items like comforters and area rugs according to the manufacturer's care label.

What happens if a stain appears after my garment is cleaned?

Some spills, particularly those from sugar or oil-based substances, can be invisible and only appear after the heat of the cleaning process causes them to oxidize. It's always helpful to let the staff know about any spills beforehand so they can give the area special attention.

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