Looking for an inexpensive dry cleaner in Cambridge, MA.

November 15, 2011 7:29 AM

I recently moved to Cambridge from DC and I'm looking to find an inexpensive dry cleaner.

In DC I used, and loved, Zips, inexpensive cleaning ($1.99 for dry cleaning, and $1.19 for laundered/pressed shirts), and same/next day turn around. Every place I've found in the Cambridge/Boston area seems to charge at least double what Zips charged and takes at a minimum 2-3 days. Is there someplace that I'm missing?

posted by mhaw to Clothing, Beauty, & Fashion (2 answers total)

Don't know where you are in Cambridge, but I live in Harvard Square and use Hillside Cleaners on Brattle Street. Love them. Looks like I pay $2.35/shirt for dry cleaning and boxing (i.e., not on a hanger). $0.25 for rush - in by 10am, ready at 5pm.
posted by NotMyselfRightNow at 8:40 AM on November 15, 2011

I don't have a suggestion, just a warning - don't be tempted by Garment Valet. They will give you the quick turnaround you are looking for but in my experience they lose things, make lots of mistakes and have bad customer service.
posted by frescaanddietcoke at 9:31 AM on November 17, 2011