Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Dry Cleaning & Laundry Experts in Croydon
Addiscombe Dry Cleaners Dry Cleaners has served the local community since 1974, establishing a reputation for quality and personal service. Founded by Nicos and Vasoulla Michael, the business combined decades of textile expertise with traditional craftsmanship, particularly in hand-pressing silks, bridal wear, and formal garments. Under new ownership since October 2024, we continue to uphold the legacy of excellence while maintaining the community-focused ethos that has defined us for over 40 years.Our team prioritises meticulous care in dry cleaning, shoe repairs, and clothing alterations, using premium materials and time-honoured techniques. With strategic partnerships for specialised services like suede and leather cleaning, we offer comprehensive solutions tailored to both everyday and occasion-specific needs. Our commitment to preserving the trust built since 1974 ensures every customer receives the same attention to detail and dedication that has become our hallmark.
Services
Dry Cleaning
Shoe Repairs
Clothing Repairs
Ironing Services
Evening/Bridal Wear
Details
- Year established: 1974
Highlights and features
- Established in 1974 with decades of textile expertise
- Traditional methods for shoe and garment repairs
- Specialist bridal wear and formal garment care
- Community-focused service with personal attention
- Partnerships for advanced suede and leather cleaning
Services
Dry Cleaning
We meticulously clean clothing using label-guided methods to preserve shape and fabric integrity. Our expertise extends to delicate items like silks and formal wear, ensuring professional results while maintaining original quality. Specialised partnerships enable advanced suede and leather garment restoration.
Shoe Repairs
Traditional techniques and premium materials restore all shoe types, from high heels to formal leather. Services include sole replacement, polishing, and structural repairs. We also stock care products to maintain footwear longevity between professional treatments.
Clothing Repairs
Expert alterations and mending for all garments, including zippers, waist adjustments, and hemming. Our team handles both functional repairs and aesthetic enhancements, with capabilities in curtain and linen restoration alongside everyday clothing fixes.
Ironing Services
Professional ironing ensures crisp, crease-free results for shirts, suits, and household linens. Trained staff prioritise fabric-specific techniques to maintain garment quality, saving clients time while delivering consistently polished outcomes for personal and professional wear.
Bridal Wear
Specialist cleaning and preservation for wedding dresses and formal attire. We rejuvenate delicate fabrics and intricate details, offering both immediate post-event care and long-term storage solutions to maintain heirloom quality for future generations.
People
Nicos Michael
Founder
Textile Institute associate with expertise in garment care. Managed dry cleaning operations and shoe repairs, combining academic training with hands-on craftsmanship to establish the business's quality standards.
Vasoulla Michael
Co-Founder
London School of Fashion-trained tailor who provided expert alterations and customer service. Her dedication to craftsmanship and community engagement helped shape the business's reputation for personalised care over four decades.
Questions
What dry cleaning services do you offer?
We clean all garments using label-guided methods, specialising in silks, formal wear, and delicate fabrics. Partnerships allow suede and leather garment restoration.
Do you repair shoes?
Yes, we restore all shoe types using traditional techniques and premium materials, including sole replacement and structural repairs for high heels and formal footwear.
Can you alter clothing?
Our team handles zippers, waist adjustments, hemming, and curtain repairs. Both functional fixes and aesthetic enhancements are available for everyday and formal garments.
How do you care for bridal wear?
We offer specialist cleaning, pressing, and preservation for wedding dresses and formal attire, using techniques to maintain heirloom quality for long-term storage.
Are ironing services available?
Professional ironing for shirts, suits, and linens ensures crisp results. Staff use fabric-specific methods to maintain garment quality while saving clients time.
