GDC

Questions

Everything people ask us.

Coverage, prices, turnaround, and how each service actually works. If your question is not here, create an account and ask us before your first pickup.

The basics

What areas do you pick up and deliver to?

We cover Washington DC, Montgomery and Prince George's counties in Maryland, and Arlington, Alexandria, Fairfax, and Falls Church in Virginia, across 9 ZIP prefixes. Enter your ZIP on the home page and it will tell you in a second.

How much does it cost?

Wash & fold is $3 per pound with a 12 lb minimum. Dry cleaning, household items, and alterations are priced per piece, and every price is published on the price list. Pickup and delivery are free.

How fast is turnaround?

Standard turnaround is 48 hours from pickup, included at no extra cost. Faster options are on the price list: Next Day (24 hr) for $15 more, Same Day (8 hr) for $35 more.

When can you pick up?

Pickups run Monday through Saturday. You pick the window when you book, up to 14 days ahead.

How do I pay?

With the card on file. You add it when you book, and it is charged after your order is weighed and finalized at the facility, so nothing is charged before the total is known.

What if I'm not happy with the result?

If you're not completely satisfied, let us know and we'll redo the service at no extra charge.

Can I cancel a membership?

Yes. Open Manage plan from your account page and cancel there. Your membership runs to the end of the period you have already paid for.

Wash & Fold Laundry

Is my laundry washed separately from other customers'?

Yes. Every order is washed on its own, never combined with someone else's laundry.

How is wash & fold priced?

By the pound, at $3 per pound with a 12 lb minimum, or covered by a monthly membership if you launder every week. Your bag is weighed at the facility, so you pay for exactly what we clean.

How should I send delicates?

Put delicates in a mesh bag inside your laundry bag and they will be handled accordingly.

Tailoring & Alterations

Do I need an appointment for alterations?

Walk-ins are welcome for most simple alterations. More involved work like tapering or a full suit fitting is best scheduled ahead.

How long do alterations typically take?

Most common alterations are ready within a few business days.

Can you alter items that need pickup and delivery?

Yes. Include alteration requests with any scheduled pickup and we will fit and finish them the same way.

Wedding Gown Care

How soon after the wedding should I clean my gown?

As soon as possible. Even invisible stains like champagne or sugar can oxidize and become impossible to remove over time.

Can you remove old stains from a stored gown?

Often, yes. Send it in for an assessment; results depend on the stain and how long it has been set.

What does preservation boxing actually protect against?

The gown is folded with acid-free tissue and sealed in an archival box, which guards against yellowing, permanent creasing, and fabric breakdown over years of storage.

Leather & Suede

How often should leather and suede be professionally cleaned?

Generally once or twice a year, especially heading into winter when the elements are toughest on these materials.

Will cleaning change the color of my item?

We assess each material closely beforehand to use the right technique and avoid discoloration or damage.

Can you repair damage at the same time as cleaning?

Yes. Scuffs, scratches, loose seams, and broken zippers can be repaired alongside your cleaning, so the item only makes one trip.

Do you clean faux leather and faux suede?

Yes. Synthetic leather and suede are cleaned with a process matched to the material, same as the real thing.

Bedding & Linens

Can you clean a down comforter without ruining the fill?

Yes. We use methods designed to protect loft and prevent the fill from clumping or shifting.

Do you clean curtains and drapes on-site or at your facility?

Curtains and drapes are picked up, cleaned at our facility, and delivered back. We do not clean them on-site.

Do I need to bag bedding separately from my regular laundry?

No. Send it with your normal pickup and we will sort it at the facility.

Shoe Repair & Shine

Can you repair any brand or style of shoe?

Most leather, suede, and synthetic footwear can be repaired. Send them with a pickup and we will assess before any work starts.

Do you offer shining without a repair?

Yes. A polish and shine is available on its own for leather shoes and boots.

Rug Cleaning

How often should area rugs be professionally cleaned?

Most households benefit from a deep clean once or twice a year, more often in high-traffic areas or homes with pets.

Can you remove pet stains and odors?

In most cases, yes. Schedule a pickup and we will assess the stain when the rug reaches our facility.

Will the rug come back damp?

No. Rugs are fully dried at our facility before delivery, so they can go straight back on the floor.

Still deciding?

See what every service costs, or book a first pickup and judge the work yourself.