Family-Owned Since 1956
What Thomas Evan Watkins started on opening day has become a neighborhood tradition — the same family, the same standards, seventy years later.
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On March 26, 1956, Thomas Evan Watkins opened the doors of a small dry cleaning shop with a straightforward promise: treat every garment as if it were your own. That promise has guided three generations of the Watkins family.
What began as a neighborhood cleaner has grown into a trusted institution, still family-owned and still committed to the same meticulous standards Thomas established on opening day.
Thomas Evan Watkins Opens the Doors
On March 26, the original Watkins Cleaners opens, built on personal service and careful attention to every garment.
Second Generation Takes the Helm
Thomas’s children join the business, expanding services and bringing modern garment care techniques while preserving the family ethos.
Three Generations Strong
The third generation now leads Watkins Cleaners, adding home pickup and delivery while honoring every standard passed down from Thomas.
Professional solvent cleaning for suits, dresses, structured garments, and anything requiring careful handling.
Everyday laundry washed, dried, and neatly folded or returned on hangers — exactly to your preferences.
Hemming, taking in, letting out, zipper replacement, and fine tailoring done in-house by our experienced seamstresses.
Wedding gowns, leather, suede, fur, vintage garments, and heirloom pieces handled with the utmost care and expertise.
Comforters, duvets, tablecloths, drapes, and fine bedding cleaned with the same care we give every garment.
Schedule once and we handle the rest. We pick up, clean, and return your items on a schedule that fits your life.