I flew in from Los Angeles and was in need of a heel repair for my short ankle boots. Not knowing…read morethe area very well. I made it to the Met Center however, with all the construction going on, I was unable to locate Maurie's shoe repair. I called his shop and he stayed on the phone with me and walked me through directions down different hallways and staircases. It's a bit confusing if you've never been there before while steps away, I saw him in the distance waving his arms while on the phone with me.. it was so kind to help direct me to his shoe repair shop. I introduced myself and he was such a kind merchant. I told him what I needed and asked when I will be returning to Australia.. As a crew member with the airline my schedule can be erratic. He told me he can do it that day and to come back at 5 PM. I returned and my leather boot heel was replaced. He even shined my leather boots. They look good as new. I was so excited his prices are reasonable as well I highly recommend his shoe repair, especially to any fellow Flight Crew members that frequent trips to Sydney Australia.. Thank you Maurie. I will see you again in my future shoe repair needs.

Do you remember that Mentos moment on TV when the girl's heel breaks and she rectifies the problem…read moreby breaking the other heel and turning the shoes into flats? It doesn't quite work that way in real life. When your heel breaks, you need a pro. You need Maurie. What you will find at Maurie's: 1. 40 years of experience in shoe repairs 2. Quality workmanship and a friendly smile 3. Key cutting services 4. Convenient trading hours and drop off 5. If you work around Wynyard; ideal place to fix that broken heel or sole, or get your shoes polished

After getting a $20 quote from down the road and a $30 quote from Mister Minit in Westfield to fix…read moresome loose screws in my watch, the man at Butt shoe repairs told me the screws were loose because they were inserted the wrong way. He put them around the right way and didn't charge me for it. It's nice to know there are good, honest people out there who are good at their job! Will return here in future!

I went in to this place to get my key cut, but it was closed with a "back in 10 minutes" sign on…read morethe door. I waited a further 20 minutes before they got back. They didn't take long cutting my key but when I got home it didn't fit in the door. I drove all the way back to the store just to find another "back in 10 minutes" sign on the door (it had only been an hour since my previous visit). When I told the guy he had cut my key incorrectly, all he said was "are you sure?" then he grabbed the key, cut it again, and chucked it on the bench in front of me before walking away. No apologies, nothing. Completely rude! Especially after I had driven home and driven all the way back. I get home for a second time and the key STILL doesn't fit! Will not be going back here.

Sam of Karl's shoe repairs is the man with the answers. He always knows how to fix my shoe issues…read more I always enjoy visiting his shop as he is lovely, professional and kind (and handsome too, but don't tell my beloved husband I said that). A great guy to deal with. His work is excellent. I well recommend Sam of Karl's shoe repairs.

We recently lost a very sweet cobbler in Mosman because of rent increases. It's such a sad…read morereflection on our consumerist society that a) they don't make shoes worth repairing and b) we don't repair them if they do. For those who need and want to support this Artisan trade though Carl's is a wonderful little shop. It has that pungent leather aroma that elicits childhood memories and of course a rough handed, bent backed gentleman with a twinkle in his eye to greet you. Tucked away in Mosman Arcade, I was sent here by the hardware store in the hope of eliminating a stain from our foolishly light leather sofa. They lady who was working with the cobbler that day was wonderful. She recommended a product that worked a treat and what I liked best of all, although she could have upsold me a leather paint too, she advised against its immediate purchase 'Just see if the other thing works first'. Good old fashioned honesty.

I am in Australia for business for two weeks, so midway through my trip I needed to do laundry. The…read morehotel option was super expensive, so I walked my wash a half-mile to Wash on the Rocks. It was done same-day, and I chose to have it delivered to the hotel for a nominal fee instead of walking back to fetch it. When the clean laundry didn't get delivered to my door by 5 as expected, I went down to the front desk to inquire and they said it hadn't been delivered, so I called Wash on the Rocks. They answered, called the driver, confirmed it had indeed been delivered (at 4:30!), then had the hotel bellman call me to confirm as well. I ran down to get that laundry so fast! I just really appreciated both the convenience and the immediate problem solving; it was the hotel's error, not theirs, but they really worked to get me those clean clothes. Highly recommend.

Wee brought our laundry here halfway through our 3 week vacation. We took a taxi to drop it off at…read more9 am and had clean and folded laundry returned to our hotel before 3 pm. We had 2 full loads of laundry plus delivery for less than $60 AUD ( around $40 USD). The service let us minimize packing and was tons cheaper than hotel prices. Thank you!

I love Eurostar dry cleaners. They are friendly, know your name, provide prompt service and prices…read moreare reasonable. They dry clean on site so if you need something cleaned urgently they can do it. They also do a a sheet service for $25 where you can get beautifully pressed sheets like in hotels. Definitely recommend :)

Eurostar saved the day when something mysteriously exploded in my luggage - leaving oil stains all…read moreover my clothes. Not only did they fix everything, they were also very friendly in the process. I continue to rely on them for advice on tailoring. Price wise, it costs about $25 to get 2 pairs of pants and a shirt dry cleaned. **According to the A4 stuck on the wall, this little cleaners is also part of Australian pop culture history as some scenes from Muriel's Wedding were filmed here.

I have been using drycleaners for 50 years and this is definitely the best service I have received…read more I had a leather jacket which had come off very badly from an exchange with our dog and the repairs done here were just unbelievable, incredible quality and value. I am very pleased. Thank you so much. Also great value on the regular drycleaning services.

Shamil from Wash Mart dry cleaning in Ryde was so welcoming and friendly from the moment I stepped…read moreinto store. He is without doubt the master of stain removal, tasked with removing a very stubborn stains from my skirt. The very next day my favourite skirt was returned to me completely cleaned, stain free, pressed and looking brand new again. I am so impressed by the prompt and professional service I received that I 100% recommend Wash Mart. Thank you Shamil for restoring life back into my skirt. Maria

This team is incredible! Always super professional and friendly -- and so great at what they do…read more Somehow, they magically removed some old, baked-in stains from my blazer which was on track to the bin (and it only took 2 days). Highly recommend for all dry cleaning needs!

Blue & White Cleaners is a family owned business that has been established since 1970 who are…read morecertified dry cleaners and leather technicians. They have two very convenient locations based in Neutral Bay (entry from rear car park) the other is in Crow's Nest which has a 3 lane drive through service perfect for the frantic time poor or parents who don't need the added logistic of taking sleeping baby or all the kids out of the car. They offer premium services including one of the best specials in Sydney for business shirts. Five business shirts can be cleaned, pressed and starched for $16 and if you drop in by 9am you can pick up the shirts at the end of the day considering the dry clean is straightforward. Soft furnishings such as blankets, doona's and bed spreads can be dry cleaned also. Blue & White also offer a pillow service where they will deodorise, debug and sanitise your head rests, so forget about buying those Tontine pillows which come with expiry dates - spring clean your current pillows for an worry free sleep. A hand cleaning deluxe service is also provided for wedding dresses. Obtain a personal quote and ask about the boxing service provided which can turn your once in a lifetime dress into a gift or heirloom. It is a pleasure to highly recommend Blue and White Cleaners for the quality service and efficient turnaround times.