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Supporting Local–it’s an Austin thing! As a local, small business, we know how vital it is to have the support of our community.  At no other time have we felt as supported as we have over the last 6 months during the uncertainty of COVID.    Thank you! There is a local organization that couldRead more

How to Remove Stains on Clothing? Stain removal can be tricky when you try to work them yourself at home. Thankfully, our stain removal specialists have the experience, knowledge, ability, and technical skills required to do the task accurately and professionally. Where Do We Start? Our stain removal specialists will identify what the stain mayRead more

  Dry cleaners use specialized detergents and sanitizers that are effective at killing bacteria and viruses. The heat of the dry cycle also reaches appropriate temperatures to eliminate active threats. Commercial cleaning detergents and antimicrobial soaps are readily available as well as specialized products such as virucides. The World Health Organization believes the coronavirus can remain alive onRead more

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At Ian’s, we are a small team who takes immense pride in providing our customers with the best!  That’s why we are super excited to add Ashley to our team.  She brings incredible energy as well as years of dry cleaning experience.  We are happy to have her and know you guys will love getting to knowRead more

We have identified a few technical perspectives between the durability / longevity of your dress shirt in relation to the level of starch it receives. Have you ever witnessed a shirt that begins to break down or wear thin in areas of abrasion? Common sightings are elbows, forearms, cuffs, and collars. Basic knowledge tells usRead more

How Do You Remove Gel Ink From Clothes? Gel ink stains are tough. Simply put, they can be small, but mighty, and take hours to remove. If you fall victim to getting gel ink on your clothing try these steps to attempt removal. Steps: Do not wash it before attempting stain removal. Purchase a storeRead more

Of course! It’s so soft! Not so fast. The “fatty” substance in fabric softener directly embeds itself into your fabric and gives it the soft feel we look for. The issue however is that our fabrics are designed to be breathable and the softener “clogs” the fabric which creates a cake-like layer over the fabricRead more

You’re missing out on the most convenient service you’ve never known about. Stop doing laundry! When you’re busy and value your time, it is important to take a step back and look at services that can be outsourced to free up your time. Wash and fold laundry service is a chore that you should beRead more

You hate ironing. We hear it all of the time. The beauty of laundry service is that it allows you to never iron, and lets us do what we do best. If you use our laundry service,  shirt collars and cuffs are pressed while wet our top of the line equipment. This service is recommendedRead more

A close up view of shirt fibers allows us to see how stains penetrate beyond the surface. It’s true that stain removal is a science. Most of us grab a bottle of store bought stain removal spray or stick, and hopefully that does the trick. Often it can, but years of experience has taught usRead more

We’re on a mission to be the #1 Dry Clean & Laundry Delivery company in the city, yet each area we service is unique. Central Austin is a protected gem surrounded by rampant growth, and we’re happy their residents appreciate local grown businesses. Click here for Community Impact’s Central Austin coverage of Ian’s Dry CleaningRead more

How cool is this!? Great invention FoldiMate! What are your thoughts? Is it worth it?Read more

Did you know Ian’s offers alterations too? We are a full service alteration shop than can repair your clothing and bring back new life to garments in need! Hems, Zipper Repair, Buttons, Patching, Adjusting Fit, Lining Repair, Adjusting Waist/Seat, Shorten Length, and Custom Work are a few of the alteration / repair services we offer.Read more

Once again Texas earns top honors for the best state for business. We began our journey last year and know that for every demand there is opportunity. Ian’s is on a mission in Austin to be the go-to pick up and delivery service for your laundry, dry cleaning, and wash and fold needs. We deliverRead more

Over the past several years, wet cleaning has become an increasingly more popular way to clean and care for garments that were traditionally dry clean only. Instead of your clothes being cleaned in a dry cleaning solution, they are carefully processed using special detergents with water as the base. We now are able to takeRead more

Do you have loads of wire hangers taking over your closet? Let us know and we will recycle them so you can have a clean closet again! All of our Ian’s team can accept them at your drop off or pick up!Read more

We are happy to partner with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Texas to offer 20% Off Cleaning & Free Delivery to all Bigs in the Austin Area. Thank you for being a mentor to kids who really need someone to look up to! Want to change someone’s life (and yours!)? Learn more about volunteering. For aRead more

Do you have issues doing your laundry at home? From sorting mishaps to wrinkled clothing, there are often small things that are done incorrectly that can result in less than satisfactory results. Laundry can take a long time, especially on laundry day, but Ian’s can take care of all of your cleaning needs from washRead more

Convenience (Defined). The state of being able to proceed with something with little effort or difficulty. With a few clicks you can order your laundry to be picked up, cleaned, and returned to your door. Schedule your pickup with a click!Read more