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Turnaround Time

Same day service on regular items is available Monday-Thursday. Items dropped off by 8:30 am can be picked up after 3:30 pm in most cases.

Paris has a normal turnaround time of 2 business days.
Turnaround times for special items are noted below.

Paris 9-Step Inspection

Every garment cleaned by Paris goes through these nine steps of careful inspection.
1. We identify and discuss any spots with you at the counter when you bring in your items;
2. At the mark-in, by a trained professional;
3. By Paris management, before cleaning;
4. By Paris management, after cleaning;
5. Right before the garments are pressed;
6. By Paris management before assembly line;
7. At the assembly line;
8. By Paris management, right before bagging; and
9. Before the garment is placed on the line for you to pick up or for delivery to you.

Paris - Expert Pre-Treating

The clear difference between Paris and discount cleaners is in our pre-treating. Our expert stain remover, Sherry, has over 22 years’ experience in stain removal. Discount cleaners usually don't have an expertly-trained stain remover on staff. Paris spots garments prior to and immediately after cleaning. Please tell the counter manager about all stains you know about, but know that Paris will go through our nine steps of inspection so even the most remote stains will be identified and removed.

Dry Cleaning: A cleaning process for clothing and textiles using a solvent rather than water.

Most dry cleaners use a Perchloroethylene, or Perc solvent. Perc is a harsh solvent that leaves a distinct odor to clothes and will dissolve bead work and some trim. To learn more about the dangers of Perc please visit our Green page.

Paris Cleaners is the ONLY dry cleaner in Springfield to use Exxon-Mobil's DF-2000. DF-2000 is a gentler hydrocarbon solvent.

What does that mean for you?
• Delicate garments with beads and trim are cleaned safely.
• Clothes have virtually no odor.
• Clothes can be brought into your home and worn immediately, with no threat to you and your family from "out-gassing".

Wet cleaning: A cleaning process that uses water and soap under a controlled environment to clean dry-clean-only garments.

Some stains just can not be removed by conventional dry cleaning methods and that is where wet cleaning is substituted. We use the utmost care when wet cleaning. However there is still a risk of shrinkage and distortion of the garment. Paris will ask for your release consent before processing your garment using wet cleaning to make sure you are aware of the risks.

Repairs

Paris provides complementary repairs and mending. We do not provide alterations, but we will replace buttons, re-sew hems, and mend holes at no additional charge to you. We will be happy to mend the holes from insect damage in your cashmere or wool garments and save you the very expensive costs of re-weaving. Please see our Storage page to learn how to protect your garments from insect damage.

Household Items That Need Regular Cleaning

Remember if you have had a cold or flu lately, your pillow and comforter still do!

Comforters, bedspreads, non-electric blankets, pillow shams, duvets and dust ruffles are all processed according to the manufacturer’s care label. We can save you a trip to the laundromat by washing your large items that will not fit into your home machines. Pillow shams, duvets and dust ruffles are pressed to give your bed that clean, crisp feel and look. Sorry, we cannot process electric blankets. These household items usually require a 3-5 day turnaround.

Down and feather bed pillows are deodorized, sanitized and the ticking (outside covering) replaced. We can add extra feathers to your pillow for a minimal charge. Your pillows will look and feel brand new after processing! Pillow cleaning takes 3-7 days.

Draperies

Paris will follow the manufacturer’s recommendation for processing draperies. Draperies are cleaned, pressed and pleated on an Adjust-A-Drape machine. Drapery is the most difficult household item to process because of the potential for shrinkage and sun damage. For most drapery, 1-10% shrinkage is common. Our drapery can correct most, but not all, shrinkage.

The fibers of drapes hung in full sunlight can become weak and brittle. This condition is not always apparent before processing. In processing, these fibers break and drapes appear to have been "shredded". Yellow streaks on drapes can be caused by smoke, soot or light. These streaks are found along the folds of the drapes and become more visible after processing. Unfortunately, these streaks cannot be removed by conventional dry cleaning. In some cases we recommend a wet cleaning process. Due to the potential for these problems, we will ask for your release before cleaning drapery.

We will do everything possible to get your drapes looking their best. Draperies are ready in 5-10 days.

Click on reliable Paris Truck #5 and arrange for pick-up of your bulky drapes, and visit our Coupon page.

Table Linens

Great Grandma's linen tablecloth has seen a lot of holidays, and Paris will make sure it can be there for future generations. All tablecloths are soaked, washed and stains removed by hand. After a crisp press, it will be ready for your table. Tablecloths are ready in 5-10 days.

Paris Shirt Laundry

Bright, Clean, Fresh and Fabulous: a few words that describe a Paris laundered shirt. Choose no starch, medium starch or heavy starch. There is nothing like the snap of a Paris laundered shirt. Your shirts come back to you on hangers. Remember to request folded shirts for travel, or perhaps you'll want to keep a spare at the office? Our crisp white and oxford blue shirts just glow. Check our Coupon page for savings!

Leather, Suede and Fur Cleaning

Paris uses a decades-old specialty furrier in the St. Louis area to clean and repair your leather, suede and fur. Their specialization and years of experience mean that you can entrust your most precious items to their care. Leather, suede and fur garments can be dropped off at any of our 4 convenient locations or picked up by reliable Paris Truck #5. Any questions you might have about the processing of your leather, suede or fur can be passed along to our furrier.

Leather, suede, and fur cleaning can take 2-3 weeks. Paris still offers on-site fur storage. Please visit our Storage page for more information.

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