As hard as it is to believe, the origins of dry cleaning actually date back to as early as the 1600’s. Non aqueous substances, cleaning w/out water, were used in early Greece by the Mycenaeans, where the term “dry cleaning” first originated. The term Dry cleaner has showed up as an occupation on clay tablets [...]

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National Dry Cleaners Inc., which could be called the most recent attempt at a national dry cleaning chain, has filed for bankruptcy asset protection. The national dry cleaning chain had more than 231 stores in nine different states. The company cited increased energy costs along with court costs associated with environmental clean-up as two of [...]

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Green dry cleaning is becoming a growing trend throughout not only Austin but the entire U.S., so says consumer reports. While an estimated 80-85% of dry cleaners are still using PERC, a solvent that the EPA has labeled a public health risk, the trend is defiantly moving toward more eco friendly solvents & green practices [...]

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Sir Austin is proud to announce that in his quest to have every dry cleaning business in America start a coat hanger and plastic recycling program that we have formed a partnership with the city of Austin to promote our cleaners as the premier Austin hanger recycler! Because it is hard for the city of [...]

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Sir Austin realizes that we all get in a time crunch every once in a while and need our clothes faster sometimes more so than others. That is why he is proud to tell you that Austin Cleaners has same day service for those customers that need their clothes in a hurry. Simply bring your [...]

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Here at Austin Cleaners we try and promote a family like atmosphere and love serving all our customers dry cleaning and laundry needs, also we love meeting new people. We realize word of mouth is the best form of advertising and if you love the service you get at Austin Cleaners simply tell a friend [...]

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Did you know that America uses 3.5 billion hangers each year? That is enough steel to produce 60,000 cars! That is why Sir Austin is proud to introduce his all new hanger recycling program. We have purchased a number of different “green hanger recycling bins” in which you can easily and compactly place your hangers [...]

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We are proud to announce that we are currently setting up partnerships with Bridal Shops in the Austin area to offer our new line of wedding dress preservation services and last minute pressing and pre-spotting for marrying brides. We realize that nothing is more frustrating than getting last minute stains on a wedding dress or [...]

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