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]
Heading into the New Year’s finale of the 2023 holiday season, we’re reminded of the iconic looks we’ve cleaned and altered over the years. We’re still in love with the white silk Alex Vinash tuxedo worn by Billy Porter at the 2020 Golden Globes. You might remember this fit for the eight-foot train Billy added, … [continued]
Our Malibu tailor keeps the Sexiest Man Alive, Patrick Dempsey, looking sharp and the whole crew at Door To Door Cleaners keeps his wardrobe spotless! Thank you, Patrick Dempsey for your trust in us and your confidence in our work. Congrats on your title, it’s never gone to a better-dressed guy. And we can’t forget–kudos to you for … [continued]
We took extreme lengths in cleaning Jasmine Tooke’s treasured wedding gown. Designer Zuhair Murad ensured that Jasmine looked breathtaking for her fairy tale wedding. After a memorable wedding day, Jasmine was concerned about finding the right company to clean and preserve her sentimental gown. You’ll be surprised at the intricate methods we used to handle … [continued]