I have been taking my formalwear here for years. Today I brought a sweat- and blood-stained silk…read moreshirt in and the lady who helped me informed me that in their experience, 100% silk stained by underarm sweat, where the body's toxins are excreted, degrades the fabric the longer it is left on, and silk especially will sometimes shred in the dry cleaning process. She recommended that I take it home to handwash. I so appreciate their expertise and ethics! The white dress shirt and pants I was picking up are whiter than I've ever seen them. The shirt came to me used and had tree sap stains that I thought were permanent because they've been there for 2+ years. Less than $15 later, I have essentially a new outfit for work. Thanks Berkland Cleaners!

They handled two sensitive items: my Masters graduation robe/attire and a delicately beaded formal…read moregown. They were flexible on how quickly I needed my robe pressed, and they seemed comfortable taking a beaded dress for dry cleaning without having us sign wavers that the beading may come undone. They did a great job on both. The service is also awesome, and highly recommend if you're looking for a reliable dry cleaner.

Waah perfectly trimmed in my thick, too-big denim pants along with the sleeves on a soft leather…read morejacket. After discussion, I expected that both would show the sewing, even outside stitches. No problem, I was OK with it. BUT instead I strolled off with 2 super gorgeous, uber-professional alterations! Plus, Waah was delightful to chat with. I will be back, with more clothes and also just to pop in, socialize while walking around Piedmont. She welcomes company!

Very good alteration of sport coat sleeves. Excellent advice about dry cleaning vs washing.read more

I had been searching for a cleaners in Oakland, after having some pretty costly bills when going to…read moreMartinizing in Alameda. I came across Ideal Cleaners and read so many great reviews. The neon sign of the location really adds a nostalgic, classic appeal. I had one pair of vintage Levi's cleaned after having acquired them on the resale market, and had challenges with getting them cleaned and thoroughly deodorized; even after three wash cycles, an overnight distilled white vinegar soak, and a direct sunlight air dry. After all that didn't work, I decided to bring my denim to Ideal for a final attempt. I dropped off on Wednesday and asked for Friday pick-up which the owner said was possible. I called on Thursday to see if an earlier pick-up was possible, and provided my ticket number to which I got a call back after checking on my piece. I was told that Friday morning would allow for service completion- which was fine. I picked the denim up first thing on Friday morning, and the scent I was trying to get out is completely gone. The quick turn around, friendly service and supporting a local business, Ideal is a great choice. For my one pair of denim, I paid $8. This is more than reasonable. Great service, quick turn around and much better than other cleaners. I will be going to Ideal for my pieces, and am interested in having a cleaning done on bigger pieces I have. Suggesting for anyone looking for a good cleaner to try Ideal. To note, with current construction in downtown Oakland, getting there is tougher than usual. And for new customers, push the door hard, it felt like it wasn't unlocked when I first came in. ahah

my local spot. friendly and professional. fair prices and appreciate supporting a longtime local…read morebusiness.

Such a good a talented and kind team. So much care and skill involved in my alterations m love…read morethis place

Dry cleaners are everywhere it this one has a special something ! Found them on Yelp! Dropped of…read morecleaning and alterations for 5 items ! Quickly described alterations and he suggested something else to do the fix! Came back to get the items and it was all good . Highly recommend AZ!!!

Passing on info from the owner: Their phone line is down from today May 29, 2026 to June 3 or 4,…read more2026. They were still open for business though (Tuesday thru Saturday).

Conscientious, high-quality and personable care both for dry cleaning and for alterations. Been…read moreusing them for years with satisfaction.

I have spent thousands of dollars at this store over the years. I recently dropped off six items…read moreand one of the items came back with a huge soap stain or some sort of other dry cleaning stain all over. There was nothing like this on the dress when I dropped it off. I then spent the next five days calling multiple times a day, leaving voice notes. I also sent emails to the address that they provided. No one ever picked up the phone once. No one responded to the emails. I had to go back into the store. They took no responsibility for the dress, tried to claim that I had done it. When I asked to speak to the manager, the person just shrugged and didn't engage with me. They said there was no way that I could reach the owner. This just feels like a store that doesn't care about the quality of their work and doesn't take responsibility. Every time I've told them that they don't answer the phone, they say, "Oh well the machines are very loud in here." This is a company that does not care about its customers. Please take your business elsewhere to a company in which the owner is involved and the employees care about the quality of their work and are motivated to help fix a situation that they caused.

I am so happy that I found this dry cleaners. They consistently do a good job on the clothes and…read moreare able to turn it around in a day when needed. I also can't say enough great things about Carla. She is a gem and they are lucky to have her. Besides always being extremely nice, helpful, ***very responsive, she also manages to remember every detail that you ask her to consider when dropping off clothes. Did I mention she is amazing!?

I'm really glad I found this cleaner. It may be a little out of the way for me, but I genuinely…read moredon't mind going the extra distance because they're dependable and committed to being a green cleaner, which is something I really value. The vibe is very relaxed and welcoming. It's usually just one person working when I stop by, and they're always friendly, helpful, and easy to talk to. It feels like the kind of small, neighborhood place where you're treated kindly and your clothes are in good hands. If you're looking for a dependable cleaner that uses greener practices and offers genuinely kind service, this place is definitely worth the trip.

Friendly service. Went in to get a dress pressed. It was…read moreready 3 days later. Good price. No issues upon pickup.

The best ever!! I…read moreordered some pants online and I've never gotten to wear them out because they were way too long. It's been in my drawer for over 6 months, untouched. Today, this is no longer the case! Thank you, Tina!

I've been back twice and plan to be a regular customer! I'm a tiny person always struggling to find…read moremy size. Most of my clothes are baggy or too long. So I decided enough was enough I needed to find a reliable and reasonably priced tailor. First time I came here I came to get my skirts tailored and hemmed. I had bought the pair online and have never been able to wear them for years. Tina walked me through how she planned to cut, resize, replace the zipper, etc this gave me a better idea of cost and labor on her end. For the amount of work she did. The price is reasonable and fair. Picked up the skirts to try them on and they were perfect!! I came back again with leather pants that were too big for me. Again she walked me through the process - what parts she could resize and not resize. Explained the pockets in the back were too close to each other for her to make the waist smaller. Instead she only hemmed the length and it was still a good fit for me. Value was still good for the work she did. I will be back with many pants for them to hem. I appreciate the honesty and explanation she gives before doing the work. Would recommend their tailoring services!

Came here to drop off my wedding dress and 4 suits! The prices are very reasonable and they are an…read morehonest business. I had first called over the phone to inquire about wedding dresses and the lady said to come by so she could see the fabric before deciding (versus just saying yes to get the money!). This is my first time ever getting dry cleaning done but I thought they did a very good job and communicated well. The turnover time was less than 2 weeks, you get a text saying when it's ready for pick up, and they give you hangers and bags for your items. Overall, I'm very pleased with pricing, speed, and quality of work and would recommend this shop to others.

Got two very dirty varsity jackets dry cleaned. They did a great job. Nice and quick servixeread more

I have been searching for a service like this for a long time. We just recently moved from…read moreWorcester, Massachusetts and they had nothing comparable to GAC there, so I was very excited when I was able to find this service in the East Bay. Pick ups and drop offs for my area are on Tuesday and Friday. I simply leave my clothes in a GAC - provided bag, and my clothes are returned on the next scheduled day perfectly cleaned and pressed. The prices are also reasonable. I trust this place with my suits and more delicate clothes. They are very helpful and when you reach out to them, they are very responsive. I would highly recommend them.

I had a buckskin jacket that needed cleaning and very few places in the Bay Area could do a good…read morejob. Great American cleaners were easy to work with and my jacket came back in great condition. Very much recommend them and their service for anything of quality you need cleaned.