Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Dry Cleaning Experts in San Diego
Mathews Cleaners has served the San Diego community since 1960, establishing itself as a trusted name in garment care and specialty cleaning. Under new ownership since 1998, we continue to uphold our reputation for meticulous attention to detail and personalized service. Our professionally trained staff utilizes advanced techniques and the exclusive Sanitone cleaning process to preserve fabrics while delivering exceptional results. We specialize in dry cleaning, laundry, wedding gown preservation, and restoration of delicate textiles, serving both residential and commercial clients across San Diego County. Our commitment to quality extends to each Seven-Point Inspection of garments, ensuring every item receives expert care.With two convenient locations in North Park and La Jolla, we maintain our founding mission to educate customers about proper fabric maintenance while offering modern solutions for clothing longevity. Our team's decades of combined experience in textile care positions us as industry leaders, combining traditional craftsmanship with contemporary cleaning technologies. We guarantee satisfaction through rigorous quality control measures, including free shirt button replacement and comprehensive post-cleaning inspections. As active members of the local business community, we prioritize customer education and environmental responsibility in all our operations.
Services
Dry Cleaning
Laundry
Alterations
Wedding Gowns
Household Textiles
Suedes & Leathers
Fur Deodorization
Couture Restoration
Details
- Year established: 1960
Highlights and features
- We've served San Diego for over 60 years with unmatched garment care expertise
- Our Seven-Point Inspection ensures thorough cleaning and damage prevention
- Exclusive Sanitone process gently cleans while extending fabric lifespan
- Free shirt button replacement guarantee for customer satisfaction
- Specialized wedding gown preservation with expert packaging and storage
Services
Dry Cleaning
Our professional dry cleaning service utilizes the Sanitone process to gently remove stains while preserving fabric integrity. Each garment undergoes a Seven-Point Inspection for spots, stains, and damage before cleaning according to manufacturer specifications. Post-cleaning hand finishing and double inspections ensure pristine results for all textiles.
Wedding Gowns
Specialized bridal gown cleaning includes pre-cleaning assessment of stains, sequins, and fabric tears. Our gentle cleaning process uses premium products to protect delicate materials. Each gown receives meticulous hand finishing and protective packaging in archival-quality boxes to prevent long-term damage from environmental factors.
Laundry
Commercial laundry services combine specialized detergents and starches for superior results. We offer hand-creased sleeve finishing for crisp presentation. Our process maintains fabric quality while ensuring thorough cleaning, with a guarantee to replace missing buttons at no charge for shirt cleaning services.
Alterations
Professional alteration services accommodate garment changes including zipper replacements, hem adjustments, and cuff modifications. Our experts handle both minor repairs and structural alterations while maintaining original garment quality and appearance through precise tailoring techniques.
Household Textiles
We clean bed linens, sleeping bags, and decorative textiles using allergen-reducing methods suited to San Diego's climate. Our process maintains fabric softness while eliminating contaminants, helping create healthier home environments through professional-grade cleaning of interior textiles.
Questions
What makes Mathews Cleaners different from other dry cleaners?
We combine over 60 years of experience with the exclusive Sanitone cleaning process and Seven-Point Inspection system to ensure superior garment care and customer satisfaction.
Do you offer wedding gown cleaning and preservation?
Yes, we specialize in bridal gown preservation with pre-cleaning assessment, gentle cleaning process, and archival-quality packaging to protect your dress long-term.
What are your business hours?
We're open Monday-Friday 8:00am-6:00pm, Saturday 9:00am-5:00pm at our North Park location, with extended weekday hours at our La Jolla store.
Do you have pickup/dropoff options?
We offer convenient same-day service with drop-off by 10:00am for 4:00pm pickup, plus two San Diego locations serving North Park and La Jolla communities.
What specialty services do you provide?
We handle couture restoration, fur deodorization, leather cleaning, and specialty garment care including costumes for local performing arts organizations.
