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    Capitol Prime Cleaners

    4.1 (97 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    JD C.

    I requested a quote and GV was near my neighborhood and had competitive prices. I quickly found street parking; dropped off (2) pair of pants to be hemmed and within 2 days they were available for pick up. I tried one pair prior to leaving and the fit was good. The only thing that was a little off-putting was not allowing me to use my 10% YELP discount (because I had alterations done oppose to regular dry cleaning). Other than that, I had a good experience and would bring back more clothing for alterations.

    I had my regalia for Graduation for dry cleaning there. When I came home and checked it was torn. It is honestly not a big deal since I had enough time before the graduation. i come back and explainEd to person the issue. She said I was lied to her and I torn it myself (!) Finally they agreed to fix it. I even offered to pay for it and said next time I will check in front of them to avoid this issue in future. When I pick up it again they wrote on my check "Do not lie please " I do not recommend not this place;) even I thought I would use it again. I don't think I will come back

    The jacket that was returned

    Sent over 20 items to be dry cleaned after reading the good reviews and my suit jacket was returned like this. The matching pants are in a similar condition. Have not heard back from them after messaging. The rest of the items seem fine but will not be going back after spending $150 on cleaning and getting my items damaged. The suit was purchased in august and work only a few times. Very disappointed.

    They were able to get all this wine out.
    Beth O.

    I was out at a bar and the gentleman next to me spilled red wine on my white pants... Like the whole, full glass. I thought these pants were goners and the woman at the counter was even skeptical. When I picked up the pants, by some magic they were able to get a of the wine out. I'm more than thrilled and will be taking all my clothes here from now on!

    Sloppy causing bunching in armpit
    Kai G.

    I dropped off a button down shirt and suit jacket for alterations. Due to the method of sewing, there is tension in the armpits area of both the shirt and jacket. So much so that it pinches when I raise my arms. The arms of the shirt are tight and short, leaving me to struggle to get the buttons done on the sleeves. After the buttons are done, the sleeves ride up from being too short and the tightness of the armpit stitch. The pulling of the armpit stitch on my suit jacket changes the fit, making it bunch on the sides. The shoulder pads have a lumpy appearance. The arms are too long and wide falling past the arms of the shirt and my wrists. The sewing and stitching is just sloppy. I would have waited longer if it meant a better result. I was going to take it back, but I don't trust them to fix it. I should have known when the lady only measured one of my arms for the alterations that this wasn't going to be good. I am just frustrated that I spent $100+ for my new clothes to be destroyed.

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    Superb service and my go-to place for dry cleaning and alterations. They are reasonably priced, efficient and always deliver!

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    11 months ago

    Great spot for local food and faire! Social, fun for drinks and wide variety of food.

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    5 years ago

    My husband takes our clothes here. He's been impressed every time, as have I. They're a bit on the pricer side but they're great!

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    5 years ago

    I needed some patches sewn into some garments and I they accommodated my needs and returned them ame day for a reasonable price~

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    Barr Cleaners - Barr Cleaners @ Farragut SQ (910 17th St NW)

    Barr Cleaners

    (55 reviews)

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    Downtown

    The first time I went to Barr Cleaners was because another dry cleaner damaged my dress and I…read morewanted to see if Barr could fix it. Not only was the woman behind the counter so friendly and polite, she was helpful. A few days later, she showed me the dress, and it looked fixed. When I arrived home to try it on, I could tell she did wonders. While the price I paid in the end was not the one she initially quoted, I was ok with paying slightly more as it involved fixing the hem and pleats of the bottom half of a dress as well as potentially adjusting the side seams where the pockets were. Additionally, she did caveat that she might not be able to fix the dress so I appreciated her upfront-ness. And so for the last two months, I have trekked to Farragut Square, greeting the folks behind the front desk and walking into the quaint space that is Barr Cleaners where the woman greets me by name and asks when I need my items. She is always flexible and can turn the items around within a day or two, if it's not a lot. Most of the times, I tell her she can take her time, and even still, it's only a couple of days, and I'm ok with that. The most recent dress I brought in clearly showed wear, and when I asked if she could take care of it, she smiled and said in her cute way, "No problem." Prices are a little pricey, but the service is worth it in my opinion.

    July 9, 2026 I hate leaving bad reviews so much that I…read moreactually go back and delete them at later dates to not jeopardize anyone's livelihood or reputation, but this one will, hopefully, be immortalized. The first thing you need to know is that this establishment does not have a standardized list of services or prices anywhere online or in their shop. I first went to them on June 22 to have five dresses dry cleaned (quoted $79.45), one blazer dry cleaned and shortened (quoted $52.95), and one dress' zipper repaired as well as have it dry cleaned (quoted $52.99 or $29.99 depending on if the existing zipper was salvageable or needed to be replaced). The prices seemed a bit steep to me, so I told the woman at the desk, Eden, that I would shop around for a cleaner and maybe return. I decided that paying for convenience was worth it and returned on July 8 due to Barr's close proximity to my workplace. This time, I dropped off two dresses for dry cleaning/stain removal (paid $29.98), one dress to just have the zipper repaired (paid $28), and two blazers to just have shortened (paid $50 each). When I got to work, I realized that I was paying almost the exact same amount to simply have a blazer altered that I was quoted for an alteration AND dry cleaning a couple of weeks ago. I called to inquire about this and was given the runaround. A man who I suppose is the manager initially said that he did not know why the pricing was what it was then told me that it was perhaps due to some promotion going on. I asked how much the promotion was to result in the pricing nearly being equivalent, and he said 10% which still doesn't make sense. I told him so, then, presumably due to being tired of speaking with me, he told me that I could come pick up my items and receive a refund which worked perfectly fine with me. While picking up my items, Eden told me that the refund had to be processed through an accountant and that the man I spoke to before was not in at the moment to discuss things further. After getting in contact with him, he told me that the refund had been initiated and to text them my email address to receive proof of this via email. As of the afternoon of July 9, I have still not received an actual refund, confirmation of a refund, or any specific timeline for the processing of my refund. I called Barr this morning after they ignored my texts and got an AI assistant for the first time since trying to resolve this matter, so it seems I'll just be disputing these charges with my bank. These business practices are egregious, and I can only imagine how many others have been charged on a whim but did not realize and thus could not rectify matters. I cannot recommend Barr Cleaners any less. UPDATE (July 10, 2026): Barr Cleaners said they issued a refund this morning and requested my email to send me a refund receipt. I will update this review a final time when I receive the receipt. UPDATE (July 10, 2026): I received confirmation of a refund via email this afternoon. I'm glad to have this matter finally resolved, but my original rating still stands.

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    Mass Court Cleaners

    (36 reviews)

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    If you need anything dry cleaned, sewed, or cleaned, use Mass Court Cleaners! The staff is so…read morefriendly and they are reasonably priced considering location and popularity. My Experience: I needed to get a comforter cleaned because my washer and dryer are too small to accommodate them. I dropped it off on a Wednesday morning with no issues and picked it up Thursday afternoon. The comforter was perfectly cleaned; there was not even a piece of hair or anything left on it. They even sewed up a hole from the one time I tried to wash my comforter with no extra charge! Whenever I need dry cleaning or anything tricky cleaned, I will 100% use Mass Court Cleaners.

    After researching other tailors/dry cleaners in the area as a new resident to the neighborhood, I…read moredecided to give this place a try given that all of the other places have horrible reviews. That being said I'm so glad I came here. I needed some clothes altered and she did a wonderful job. She was very knowledgeable and chatted with me about what I wanted for the hems on the pants I needed tailored and offered really helpful input. Will definitely be a returning and frequent customer for both tailoring and dry cleaning. Also, dropped my clothes off (2 pairs of pants and a shirt) on a Tuesday and they were ready by Saturday morning. I wasn't in a rush to get them back so I was pleased with the timeliness of the service. And finally, yes, this place is expensive. But honestly, I'd rather pay more for a job well done then go anywhere else in the area and have them ruin my clothes. The reviews that are knocking the prices obviously haven't lived in DC long enough, everything here is expensive. That being said, if you're looking for a bargain, I would look elsewhere.

    Streetsmart Mobile Tailoring - Custom suiting details

    Streetsmart Mobile Tailoring

    (17 reviews)

    Trinidad

    I wanted to provide an update to this: I just gave them the…read morequilt today so while I haven't gotten the quilt back yet with the repair - the process to schedule was wonderful. Ilove that they come pick up and drop it back off - so convenient. They were so kind and heard all my thoughts about what I was looking for and said they would reach out with any questions. The update: When I first got the quilt back it wasn't what I expected with the material that was used for the patches. But I'm adding this part to speak to Burrell's incredible response and solution. He offered to rework it and was very sincere on making sure I was happy with the finished product. After I found a fabric that was the same material and matched the style better, he redid the patches, sent me pictures before redoing them to make sure it was what I envisioned, and returned my quilt again. I absolutely love it and am just so grateful for how he handled everything. Highly, highly recommend and will definitely contact him for anything I need in the future.

    Everything! It was the first time I saw a mobile tailor and of course, first time using one. I was…read morenervous but the person that came to my home to take my measurements and the dresses needing to be altered, I felt comfortable. Off she left with my dresses. These were important as it was my son's wedding. Yes, I waited for the last minute. But, it worked out and the owner delivered them to me. Beautiful dresses, amazing work, timeless. A nod also to the finishing touches, garment bag and velvet hangers. The little things. I highly recommend this business.

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