I would like help in finding a business that does pick up and delivery
of laundry and dry cleaning and also does ironing of specified items. 
I would like the pick up and delivery area to include Western Suburbs
(Hinsdale, Elmhurst, Westmont).  I am especially interested in ironing
services.  If irnoning services are not included, then the answer
would not be acceptable to me.  Thanks for your help.  I alreadly
located Dolfin in north suburbs; and Tarastas on the south side.  But
neither web site states anything about ironing.

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Request for Question Clarification by googlenut-ga on 30 Dec 2002 12:42 PST

Hello spierce-ga,

I have called a couple of businesses in Hinsdale that tell me they do
pick up and delivery of laundry and dry cleaning as well as ironing. 
I just want to be sure that I understand your question.

Do you want the items ironed after they are dry-cleaned or laundered
or will you be sending them items to be pressed only and not cleaned
or laundered?

I don't think it is really an issue; I just want to be clear on the
question.

I'll also try to find a few more businesses in the other areas that
you mentioned.

Thanks,
Googlenut

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Clarification of Question by spierce-ga on 30 Dec 2002 14:54 PST

Sorry I was not clear.  I would like pick up and delivery of dry
cleaning; and also of laundry that needs washing and drying and
ironing as specified.  For example, my wife's under clothing needs to
be hand ironed probably.  hope this is clear.

Hello spierce-ga,

I think your best option is 

Marberry Hinsdale Laundry 
44 Village Place, Hinsdale, IL 60521 
(630) 323-7202

The person I spoke to says that they do pick up and delivery of
laundry and dry cleaning.  They also state that there is no minimum
order and they deliver to the Hinsdale, Elmhurst and Westmont areas. 
They, as I believe all cleaners and laundries do, iron the clothing as
a part of the service at no additional cost.  In addition, they
provide press only service for all items.

Also, I called them 3 times with questions and they were helpful and
friendly each time.


Others that I identified were:

Silk Road Cleaners 
11 South Lincoln Street, Hinsdale, IL 60521 
(630) 325-5898 
 
Heritage Cleaners 
4 Grant Square, Hinsdale, IL 60521 
(630) 325-0519
($100 monthly minimum on pick up and delivery)

Madison Cleaners 
5817 South Madison Street, Hinsdale, IL 60521 
(630) 655-0190
($20 minimum order on pick up and delivery)

K Cleaner 
514 South Spring Road, Elmhurst, IL 60126 
(630) 833-4787 
($50 minimum order on pick up and delivery) 
 
Foss Cleaners 
502 East Ogden Avenue, Westmont, IL 60559 
(630) 323-2323 


Since only you can discuss your specific situation with them, I
recommend that you call them yourself and confirm that their service
meets your needs prior to rating this question.

If you are unable to find a business that meets your needs from the
list that I have provided, please request clarification and I will
continue looking.

Good luck.

Googlenut-ga


Search Strategy:

Searched Verizon Superpages (http://www.superpages.com/) for dry
cleaning and laundry businesses in Hinsdale, Elmhurst and Westmont,
Illinois.

Hinsdale, dry cleaners
http://yp107.superpages.com/listings.phtml?CID=99999912DCC&AL=&C=Dry+Cleaners%2C+Laundry&T=Hinsdale&PG=L&STYPE=S&R=N&S=IL&NA=&PM=00002101&LC=5&PI=1&MC=1&CB=&PP=

Elmhurst, cleaners
http://yp107.superpages.com/listings.phtml?CID=7212AB0D340&AL=&C=Dry+Cleaners%2C+Laundry&T=Elmhurst&PG=L&STYPE=S&R=N&S=IL&NA=&PM=0c590f78&LC=15&PI=1&MC=1&CB=&PP=
  
Westmont, cleaners
http://yp107.superpages.com/listings.phtml?CID=7212AB0D340&AL=&C=Dry+Cleaners%2C+Laundry&T=Westmont&PG=L&STYPE=S&R=N&S=IL&NA=&PM=00ecb1de&LC=23&PI=1&MC=1&CB=&PP=

Hinsdale, cleaners
http://yp107.superpages.com/listings.phtml?CID=7212AB0D340&AL=&C=Dry+Cleaners%2C+Laundry&T=Hinsdale&PG=L&STYPE=S&R=N&S=IL&NA=&PM=00288180&LC=5&PI=1&MC=1&CB=&PP=

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Request for Answer Clarification by spierce-ga on 31 Dec 2002 15:16 PST

Hello, I appreciate your efforts.  I did check with Marberry and they
do not do hand ironing.  there are items my wife wishes hand ironed
(e.g. her underclothing; knit golf shirts; shorts; etc).  So, I think
that we probably need a service that provides hand ironing of washed
and dryed items (as mentioned previously) and not just pressing of
slacks and shirts. I checked with madison cleaners and they don't do
laundry.  If you can be of futher help I would appreciate it. thanks
you

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Clarification of Answer by googlenut-ga on 31 Dec 2002 15:36 PST

Hello spierce-ga,

I apologize for the confusion.

I did reach one business a few minutes ago that says that he will do
hand ironing, however he will only deliver to the Elmhurst area.

Zion Cleaners 
409 Des Plaines, Elmhurst, IL 60126 
(630) 279-8874

I tried making more calls, however, many seem to be closed already for
the New Years holiday. I will try reaching them again on Thursday.

Thank you for your patience.

Have a Happy New Year.

Googlenut

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Request for Answer Clarification by spierce-ga on 31 Dec 2002 15:58 PST

I actually live in Oak Brook, so that is specifically area I need. 
And have a nice new year and talk to me after the holiday.

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Clarification of Answer by googlenut-ga on 31 Dec 2002 16:09 PST

I was able to reach another cleaners in Hinsdale.  They will do pick
up and delivery as well as hand ironing, although they may charge a
little more for it.  She says they will deliver to Oak Brook depending
on how far out it is.

Breen's Cleaners & Launderers
32 E 1st St, Hinsdale
(630) 323-1061 

Googlenut

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Clarification of Answer by googlenut-ga on 02 Jan 2003 07:38 PST

I checked again with Silk Road Cleaners ((630)325-5898).  The person
that I spoke with said that they will do hand ironing and that they
will pick up and deliver to Oak Brook.

Googlenut

Researcher was very thorough and requested clarification when needed
and did find two places that did hand ironing (a specific requirement
for my answer). Thank you for very much.

Send them an email to see if they do your ironing!  or phone them!

I did e-mail them; but if ironing is not on the web page with prices,
I would suspect they don't do it? but thanks for the suggestionn.