Californians know that patios and backyards are simply outdoor rooms — an extension of any living or dining space to be utilized year round. And while a stylish patio umbrella or sunshade offers protection for those enjoying an outdoor space, those shades don’t last forever in urban grit or punishing sun. We recently got a … [continued]
Cleaning a designer handbag is harder than you might think! In fact, purse cleaning one of the greatest challenges for even experienced professional dry cleaners and garment care experts. That’s why, at Door to Door Cleaners, we like to document our cleaning process, especially when we have the pleasure of dealing with imaginative designs from … [continued]
As the wildfires continue to rage throughout the Los Angeles area we are shocked and saddened by the immense loss in the communities we call home. We’re here to serve our neighbors with emergency wildfire damage by performing water and fire restoration, smoke deodorization, and cleaning and disinfecting. If you have been impacted by the … [continued]
What distinguishes a garment care specialist from a typical dry-cleaner? At Door To Door Cleaners, we don’t just patch damaged textiles — our craftsmen reconstruct fine couture thread by thread. This luxurious knit cashmere blanket from James Perse is a perfect example of Door to Door’s painstaking reweaving work. We started with a detailed inspection … [continued]
At Door to Door Cleaners, we love a cleaning job that tests our skills, whether that job is large or small. And when we say a large job we really mean it — even when “large” means a 20’ by 12’ theatrical backdrop for a concert performance. This client called us at 1pm on a … [continued]
At Door to Door Cleaners, we’ve cleaned, altered, and restored thousands of gowns over the years, but it’s a process that’s never the same twice. This 71-year-old gown, in storage since it was originally worn in 1953 Los Angeles is the most recent dress to prove this adage true. We pulled out all the stops to restore … [continued]
When you’re in the cleaning business, you get used to fielding stain questions from friends, family, and neighbors. When your neighbor is the Angelini Ristorante & Bar in Pacific Palisades, you go the extra mile! Chef Matt Weinberg keeps the Angelini Cafe open seven days a week for lunch and dinner, so we came in … [continued]
As our society grows more mindful of minimizing environmental impact, both individuals and businesses are seeking sustainable alternatives. One industry embracing sustainability is dry cleaning, and we at Door to Door Cleaners are proud to be leaders in eco-friendly cleaning. Traditional dry cleaning uses a chemical solvent called perchloroethylene, also known simply as “perc.” While … [continued]
The stakes are high any time we perform alterations on a wedding gown: bridal gowns are complex garments, with a number of fittings, and a lot of moving pieces need to come together for everything to be perfect on the big day! If that’s not pressure enough, imagine altering a bridal gown that’s truly irreplaceable: … [continued]
At Door to Door Cleaners, we clean, preserve, and restore fine designer purses and handbags everyday. But some days we have a project that’s really special—like this gorgeous limited edition Hermès Birkin 40 HAC Rock bag. The rare Rock purse takes inspiration from classic biker jackets, as demonstrated through the exterior pockets and chains hanging … [continued]