Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Dry Cleaning & Laundry Service in San Antonio
Culpepper Cleaners has been a family-owned and operated dry cleaning business since 1911, serving the San Antonio community for over 85 years. Our commitment to quality garment care ensures your clothes receive the best possible treatment to maintain their appearance. We offer next-day service for most garments and provide a 15% discount for police, fire, and military uniforms. Our team includes certified professionals trained in specialized cleaning methods for delicate fabrics and formal wear. We guarantee customer satisfaction through free re-cleaning or re-pressing if needed. With three generations of family leadership, we maintain traditional values while adapting to modern cleaning standards.Our services extend beyond clothing to include household items like bedspreads, drapes, and table linens. We prioritize attention to detail in every service, from shirt laundering to intricate alterations. Our locations across San Antonio provide convenient access to our professional cleaning expertise. We take pride in preserving family heirlooms like wedding gowns using acid-free packaging materials. Our long-standing reputation reflects our dedication to quality service and community relationships.
Services
Dry Cleaning
Alterations
Wedding Gown Preservation
Formal Wear Cleaning
Household Item Cleaning
Details
- Year established: 1937
Highlights and features
- Family-owned business serving San Antonio for 3 generations
- Next-day service available for most garments
- 15% discount for police, fire, and military uniforms
- Free American flag cleaning service
- Certified professionals handling delicate fabric cleaning
Associations and certifications
- Certified Garment Care Professional (CGCP)
- CED - Certified Environmental Drycleaner
- CPD - Certified Professional Drycleaner
- CPW - Certified Professional Wetcleaner
What people say
Fantastic job
Quality service
Best in town
Reliable work
Outstanding service
Services
Dry Cleaning
Professional dry cleaning services for all garments using modern techniques while maintaining traditional quality standards. Our process protects fabric integrity while removing stains and odors. Customers receive clean, pressed clothing ready for immediate wear with attention to detail in every finished piece.
Alterations
Expert alteration services including hem adjustments, sleeve shortening, waist resizing, and zipper replacements. We offer free minor repairs like button replacement and seam reinforcement. Our technicians handle both simple adjustments and complex garment modifications with precision.
Wedding Gowns
Specialized wedding gown cleaning and preservation using acid-free tissue paper and protective packaging. We inspect gowns post-cleaning for stain removal before final packaging. Our process maintains fabric quality and prevents yellowing while preserving intricate details for long-term storage.
Formal Wear
Delicate cleaning for formal and evening wear with special handling for beaded or trimmed garments. Our technicians use protective methods for fragile fabrics while maintaining garment structure. We ensure proper care for sequined, metallic, or silk materials during the cleaning process.
Household Items
Professional cleaning for household textiles including bedspreads, drapes, and table linens. Our process removes food, beverage, and pet stains while maintaining fabric softness. We handle large items like comforters and duvets with specialized equipment for thorough cleaning.
People
Jess Culpepper
Certified Garment Care Professional
Third-generation family member with specialized certifications in garment care. Handles complex cleaning processes and quality control for delicate fabrics. Provides expert consultation for garment restoration projects.
Henry Culpepper
Founder
Established Culpepper Cleaners in 1937 with a commitment to quality dry cleaning services. Laid the foundation for family ownership and customer satisfaction standards that continue today.
Richard Allan Culpepper
Second Generation Owner
Joined the business in 1949, expanding operations while maintaining quality standards. Instrumental in developing specialized cleaning techniques and training subsequent family members.
Mickey Walker
Operations Manager
Family member with over 30 years of experience in daily operations. Oversees production workflow and customer service standards across multiple locations while maintaining family business values.
Terri Culpepper Walker
Service Coordinator
Handles customer relations and service coordination with personalized attention. Combines family tradition with modern customer service approaches to maintain the business's community reputation.
Questions
What services does Culpepper Cleaners offer?
We provide dry cleaning, alterations, wedding gown preservation, formal wear cleaning, and household textile cleaning services.
Do you offer next-day service?
Yes, we offer next-day service for most garments when dropped off by 9:00am.
How do you handle wedding gown cleaning?
We clean gowns, inspect for stain removal, and package them in acid-free materials for long-term preservation.
Are payment methods available?
Payment options vary by location - please check with your local store for accepted payment types.
Do you have military discounts?
Yes, we offer a 15% discount for police, fire department, and military uniforms.
Where are your locations?
We have three locations in San Antonio at Callaghan Road, Broadway, and NW Military Highway.
