Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Dry Cleaning Experts in Winston-Salem
Shores Cleaners has been a trusted name in garment care since 1948, rooted in a legacy of quality and personalized service. Our commitment to excellence began in High Point, NC, and expanded through the Triad region under the Edwards family's leadership since 1982. We specialize in handling delicate and cherished garments, including wedding gowns, couture pieces, and formal wear, using advanced techniques that balance innovation with traditional care. Our team of Certified Garment Care Professionals and Certified Gown Specialists brings decades of expertise to every item entrusted to us, ensuring meticulous attention to detail and exceptional results. As the only facility in the Triad offering a lifetime guarantee against yellowing or sugar stains on preserved gowns, we combine industry-leading standards with environmental responsibility through our ZeroCarbon preservation program.Our dedication to customer satisfaction is reflected in our personalized consultations, tailored packaging, and comprehensive services that address both everyday and specialty garment needs. With three convenient locations in Greensboro, Winston-Salem, and High Point, we maintain a community-focused approach while serving clients across North Carolina and beyond. Our affiliations with organizations like the Association of Wedding Gown Specialists underscore our commitment to upholding the highest standards in the industry. From platinum shirt services to leather and suede restoration, we approach every task with the same unwavering dedication that has defined our business for over seven decades.
Services
Wedding Gown Cleaning
Dry Cleaning
Leather & Suede Care
Tailoring & Alterations
Home Textile Renewal
Details
- Year established: 1948
Highlights and features
- We offer 75+ years of combined experience in specialty garment care.
- Our team includes Certified Gown Specialists and Garment Care Professionals.
- We provide a lifetime guarantee against yellowing or sugar stains on preserved gowns.
- We implement eco-conscious practices through our ZeroCarbon preservation program.
- We maintain a multi-step quality inspection process for all preserved garments.
Associations and certifications
- Association of Wedding Gown Specialists
What people say
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Services
Wedding Gown Cleaning
Our certified specialists employ a customized hand-cleaning process for wedding gowns, featuring anti-sugar stain treatment and meticulous steaming. Each gown receives individual attention from inspection through preservation-ready finishing. The service includes bodice form stuffing and acid-free tissue layering to maintain structural integrity while removing even decades-old stains without damaging delicate fabrics.
Dry Cleaning
Specialty dry cleaning services handle couture, silk, and formal wear using environmentally responsible solvents. Our Silver Service includes pre-treatment, custom cleaning, and hand-finishing with low-temperature presses. We measure garments pre-cleaning to ensure dimensional stability and protect buttons and trims throughout the process.
Leather & Suede Care
Professional leather and suede cleaning utilizes specialized solutions that maintain material suppleness while removing embedded soils. Our technicians assess each item's construction and material type to determine optimal cleaning methods, ensuring safe treatment for both modern and vintage leather garments and accessories.
Tailoring & Alterations
Expert tailoring services accommodate wedding gowns, formal wear, and everyday garments with precision adjustments. Our seamstresses handle delicate fabrics like chiffon and organza, offering complete bridal party fittings and maintaining consistent styling across multiple garments for cohesive event appearances.
Home Textile Renewal
Specialized cleaning for home textiles removes stubborn stains while preserving fabric integrity. Our process revitalizes drapery, upholstery, and decorative textiles using gentle yet effective techniques that restore color vibrancy and fabric texture without compromising material strength or original appearance.
People
George Makkas
Store Manager
Certified Garment Care Professional with extensive experience in specialty dry cleaning operations, overseeing daily services at the Winston-Salem location while maintaining quality standards established over seven decades.
Marie Tilley
Store Manager
Certified Garment Care Professional managing Greensboro operations, bringing specialized knowledge of fabric preservation techniques and customer service excellence to the Triad's premier dry cleaning establishment.
David King
Store Manager
Certified Garment Care Professional leading High Point location services, combining technical expertise in textile care with personalized client consultations to maintain the company's legacy of exceptional garment restoration.
Questions
What services does Shores Fine Dry Cleaning offer?
We specialize in wedding gown preservation, couture cleaning, leather/suede care, tailoring, and home textile renewal with certified professionals handling each service category.
How does the gown preservation process work?
Our multi-step process includes consultation, thorough examination, gentle hand cleaning, anti-sugar treatment, and museum-quality storage in a controlled environment with acid-free materials.
Do you offer pickup and delivery services?
Yes, we provide convenient pickup and delivery options for all our services across the Triad region with scheduled appointments available.
Are your cleaning methods environmentally friendly?
We implement eco-conscious practices including our ZeroCarbon preservation program that offsets carbon emissions through Carbonfund.org partnerships.
Can you handle vintage or heirloom garments?
Our specialists routinely restore garments over 50 years old, successfully removing age-related stains while maintaining fabric integrity and original appearance.
Do you guarantee your preservation services?
We offer a written lifetime guarantee against yellowing or caramelized sugar stains on preserved gowns, honored by the Association of Wedding Gown Specialists.
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