Moving to a new area can be exciting, but it can also be challenging to adjust to a new environment. One of the tasks that often gets overlooked during the moving process is finding a new dry cleaner. But not for my friend Stuart, a meticulous dresser, persnickety about his entire wardrobe, and particular about […]
Category: Words From The Street
How I Got Here: Nick Tirabassi
Current Position: Nick Tirabassi, 76, owns 818 Cleaners in West Hills, California. The Company: An environmental award winner known by its loyal clientele for its expertise and ability to clean almost anything, 818 Cleaners is 100% wet cleaning. Their production is not limited to traditional wear; they can effectively handle suede, leather, Uggs, rugs, stuffed […]
How I Got Here: Phillip Gorneault
Current Position: Phillip Gorneault is the maintenance director at Best Cleaners in Middletown, Connecticut. The Company: Best Cleaners was founded in 1954 by William J. McCann, Jr. Since then, under the leadership of second-generation owners Bill and Sue McCann and third-generation president Shawn McCann, the Best Cleaners empire has expanded to fourteen locations. Their convenient […]