Across Washington DC, of the 100 dry cleaners we list, 100 give a phone number, 8 publish opening hours and 35 have a website. 2 are branches of national chains — ZIPS Cleaners (2); the remaining 98 are independent. By what they offer: 14 offer alterations and tailoring, 12 offer wash and fold, 10 offer shoe repair. Most often named on their own websites: eco-friendly cleaning (10), wedding gown care (6) and household items (4). The longest-running is Georgetown Valet, in business since 1984. 6 describe themselves as family-owned.
Top 10 dry cleaners in Washington DC
Ranked by how complete and owner-verified the listing info is — hours, phone, website, services. No pay-to-play. Full 2026 ranking
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1Imperial ValetWashington
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm, Sat 9am-3pm
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2Dryy Garment CareWashington
8am–6:30pm
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3Swift CleanersWashington
Mon–Fri 8am–6pm, Sat 8am–4pm
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4ZIPS CleanersWashington
Mon-Fri 7am-7pm, Sat 8am-7pm
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5Barr BuildingWashington
Mon-Fri 8:30am-6pm
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6Happy CleanersWashington
Mon-Fri 8am-7pm, Sat 8am-6pm
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7Jefferson CleanersWashington
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8DC Dry CleanersWashington
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9Highlands CleanersWashington
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10Mt. Pleasant CleanersWashington
Cities
Largest first. Towns with a single dry cleaner are listed further down this page.
Other towns in Washington DC
One dry cleaner each — too few for a page of their own, so they live here.
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riggs cleanersWashington, DC
5585 S. Dakota Ave, Washington, DC, DC 20017
BEFORE YOU GO
Bring the label and a clear plan
Compare services and confirm your collection arrangements.

Read the professional care label
Identify the professional-care mark and let the cleaner interpret the full label.
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Compare cleaning services
Ask about the cleaning method and finishing, then confirm what is included in the order.
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Plan dry-cleaning collection
Check the cutoff, item type and actual ready-for-collection time with your location.
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