The Better Difference Guarantee

We're BETTER because we're DIFFERENT!

At EMERSON CLEANERS, three generations of the Goulian family have been personally tending to your dry cleaning needs since 1903. We offer expertise, integrity and up-to-date, eco-friendly dry cleaning technology, so you know your clothes and other fabric items will be handled with care.

What makes us "better"?  It's our unique GreenEarth® cleaning process.  And it is truly different.  Don't be fooled by other cleaners that claim to be "organic".  We are the area's ONLY licensed GreenEarth® Dry Cleaner.  GreenEarth® is a 100% eco-friendly process that uses non-toxic and non-hazardous pure liquid silicone. In contrast, most other dry cleaners use petroleum based solvents: either perchloroethylene (perc) or so-called "organic" hydrocarbons which can be very hard on fabric. We use no hazardous chemicals. So there is nothing to dirty the air, contaminate the soil or pollute the water. Our GreenEarth® cleaning process is better for you, better for your clothes and better for the environment.

We invite you to learn more about the difference between "organic" cleaning and GreenEarth®--the "truly green" cleaning method.  Click on our video spokesperson on the right side of this page for the inside scoop on why our "green" is better than their "organic".

Our Commitment to a GREENER Earth

In 2009, Emerson Cleaners made a commitment to the environment as well as our customers. When deciding which cleaning process to use, we discovered that not all new cleaning technologies were created environmentally equal. After much research, we found that GreenEarth® Cleaning was the right choice for us. We think you'll agree. Read on.

Dry cleaning is a term applied to washing fabrics in a liquid other than water. Petroleum-based solvents used in early dry cleaning were flammable and gave off vapors that were dangerous to breathe. These two issues remain of concern with today's dry cleaning fluids. In the 1950's, perchloroethylene (or perc) was introduced as a "safer" alternative because it eliminated the fire hazard.

It rapidly became the industry's solvent of choice. But as dry cleaners used perc, environmental risks came to light. Many regulatory and industry safeguards were introduced, but contamination from unsafe practices had already taken place, costing the dry cleaning industry a great deal of money and deeply staining its reputation.

Chemically Inert Process

GreenEarth® is the solution the industry has been waiting for. Our process is non-toxic and non-hazardous because liquid silicone is made from sand.When released to the environment, GreenEarth® safely breaks down into its three natural elements, sand (SiO2) and trace amounts of water and carbon dioxide. So it's safe for the air, water and soil. GreenEarth® is safe for people too. If you wanted to, you could safely rub it on your skin. In fact you probably already do. Liquid silicone is the base ingredient in many everyday shampoos, conditioners and lotions.

Because clothes cleaned the GreenEarth® way aren't bathed in perc or other petrochemical solvents, they come back fresh and clean without unpleasant "dry cleaning" odor. But it's not just gentle on your nose. It's gentle on your clothes, too. You can see the difference for yourself. Colors won't fade and whites won't gray or yellow, even after repeated cleaning. Everything feels better too. Fabrics are smooth and silky, and sweaters feel soft and supple again.  For more information about GreenEarth® Cleaning, visit their website at www.greenearthcleaning.com.

Reduce. Reuse. Recycle.

Our commitment to a greener Earth extends to our garment bags.  We offer to The Green Garmento bag, a reusable, recyclable garment bag for dropping off and picking up your dry cleaning.  Eliminating the use of plastic bags helps to drastically reduce the negative impact of single-use plastic bags in landfills.

Your satisfaction is our guarantee

If you are not completely satisfied with the quality of our dry cleaning services, we will re-clean your item(s) at no cost to you, or refund your money. For a better dry cleaning process that is truly different, bring your cleaning needs to Emerson Cleaners.  We guarantee you'll see, feel and smell the difference.

Learn more about the GreenEarth® Cleaning Process and The Green Garmento bag.