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    3.0 (112 reviews)
    PriceyDry Cleaning
    Open 8:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    Silk sheer after dry-cleaning, damaged by Holly Cleaners.
    Jenya P.

    We were long-time customers of Holly Cleaners, originally referred by the Chanel Boutique in Boston. For years, we trusted them with high-end items and expected a level of care that matched their reputation. Unfortunately, recent experiences have shown a serious decline in both quality and accountability. In mid-May, they returned a designer jacket with damaged buttons. Shortly after, we dropped off a second order that included six sheer curtain panels along with other clothing. That order had missed stains, was unpressed, and had untreated wool fuzz -- despite being processed under their most expensive "Holly" service. We were afraid they would damage these items as well and had to clean, press, and correct everything ourselves. The real issue came with the six sheer curtain panels, which were in excellent condition. One had been gently hand-washed at home and came out fine, but we weren't sure we could safely clean the rest ourselves. That's why we turned to Holly Cleaners. When we dropped them off, Angus (the store manager) told us they don't typically dry-clean sheers and that Susan (the co-owner) would decide on the method. Susan later called and, despite expressing concerns about dry-cleaning, said the label read "Dry Clean Only" and that we should proceed. When we asked what to do with the already hand-washed panel, she said, "Let's clean it too -- it's only $50." We were never asked to sign a waiver or risk acknowledgment, and no test panel was cleaned first. A few days later, Susan called to say that three curtains had been damaged. But when we visited the store and inspected the panels in person, we found that five out of six were visibly damaged -- torn or disintegrating. We asked for reimbursement based on the original purchase price, which totaled $818.15 with tax. We did not ask for the current retail replacement value, which is now nearly double. Susan refused and offered only a $100 store credit, which we declined. We have no intention of returning and would not entrust them with any future cleaning. In later correspondence, Susan claimed that multiple staff had warned us and that we "accepted the risk." This is misleading. Angus specifically said Susan would decide. Jeff (the owner and Susan's husband) also deferred to her. Ultimately, only Susan advised the cleaning method. We even offered to hand-wash the remaining panels ourselves, but she chose to proceed. That decision -- made without testing and without a signed waiver -- was hers, not ours. We have filed a formal complaint with the Massachusetts Attorney General's Office and are awaiting a response. We are posting this review to share our experience and warn others, especially those trusting Holly Cleaners with delicate or expensive items. What was once a trusted business has become a place we can no longer recommend.

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    7 months ago

    best cleaner, exceptional service and quality! Thank you for your attention to detail !

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    7 years ago

    They use a floral scented cleaning agent. I am not a fan.

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