Business Details
Expert Dry Cleaning & Laundry Services in Waterbury, CT
Established in 1895, Perry's Cleaners has served Waterbury and surrounding communities for over 125 years. Our fourth-generation family-owned business combines heritage with modern expertise in dry cleaning, laundry, and specialized garment care. We maintain membership in the Drycleaning & Laundry Institute and hold distinction as Waterbury's first Certified Environmental Drycleaner. Recognized by the Waterbury Observer as Best Drycleaner multiple times, we prioritize quality, reliability, and environmental responsibility. Our services include professional dry cleaning, alterations, suede and leather care, drapery cleaning, wedding gown preservation, and seasonal storage with guaranteed delivery.We operate a temperature-controlled vault for garment storage and offer convenient pickup/delivery across six Connecticut towns. Our experienced team handles everything from everyday laundry to delicate heirloom garments with equal care. We maintain strict quality control from inspection to final packaging, ensuring consistent results and timely delivery. Committed to community service, we continue evolving while preserving the trust established by founder F.N. Perry in 1895.
Services
Drycleaning
Alterations
Suede & Leather Cleaning
Drapery Cleaning
Wedding Gown Preservation
Pillow Cleaning
Seasonal Storage
Pickup & Delivery
Highlights and features
- 125+ years of dry cleaning expertise since 1895
- Waterbury's first Certified Environmental Drycleaner
- Multi-year 'Best Drycleaner' award winner
- Fourth-generation family-owned operation
- Guaranteed pickup/delivery service across 6 towns
Associations and certifications
- Drycleaning & Laundry Institute
- Certified Environmental Drycleaner
Services
Drycleaning & Laundry
Professional dry cleaning and laundry services for everyday wear and specialty garments. Our experts inspect, clean, and press clothing using modern techniques while maintaining fabric integrity. Customers receive garments packaged and ready to wear with consistent quality guaranteed.
Alterations & Tailoring
Full-service tailoring for size adjustments, hemming, zipper replacement, and garment reconstruction. Our experienced seamstress handles simple fixes to complex modifications, ensuring perfect fit for all clothing types while maintaining original construction quality.
Suede & Leather Care
Specialized cleaning for genuine suede and leather garments. We use professional processes to preserve texture, color, and finish. Services include UGG cleaning and restoration of leather items to maintain durability and appearance through proper care techniques.
Drapery Cleaning
Professional cleaning for all drapery types including complex window treatments. We remove, clean, and rehang drapes, eliminating invisible particles that damage fabrics. Recommended every two years to extend window treatment lifespan using gentle yet effective methods.
Wedding Gown Preservation
Expert bridal gown cleaning and preservation for future generations. Our process protects against yellowing and fabric degradation while maintaining original details. We provide complete documentation of preservation steps to ensure gown longevity under controlled storage conditions.
Questions
What dry cleaning services do you offer?
We provide garment dry cleaning, laundry, suede/leather care, drapery cleaning, wedding gown preservation, pillow restoration, and seasonal storage with guaranteed pickup/delivery.
How long have you been in business?
Perry's Cleaners has served Connecticut since 1895, making us one of the oldest continuously operating dry cleaners in the region under family ownership for four generations.
Are you environmentally certified?
Yes, we're Waterbury's first Certified Environmental Drycleaner, using eco-friendly processes while maintaining superior cleaning standards for all garment types.
Do you offer pickup and delivery?
We provide twice-weekly pickup/delivery service to six Connecticut towns with guaranteed Friday returns for Tuesday pickups, including after-hours drop-off options.
What special services do you provide?
Specialty services include wedding gown preservation, temperature-controlled garment storage, UGG cleaning, and professional drapery cleaning with take-down/rehang assistance available.
