2008 Woodie Awards
Dry cleaning business in Union launders with convenience
By: Kevin Morrissey
Issue date: 10/13/08 Section: Campus
Two months ago the Bowen-Thompson Student Union embarked on a new business venture.
An ambitious new dry cleaning service was started to give students an alternative to independent businesses based locally.
The service is managed by City Dry Cleaning, an independent business based out of Findlay, Ohio.
In spring 2008 they agreed to work with the Union to provide dry cleaning to University students.
This new service offers convenient and free pickup and delivery services.
Another benefit of the new service is their prices. Dry cleaning a tuxedo runs about $16 while a winter coats cost about $20 and dresses about $14. Laundry is priced individually with each article of clothing costing between $2 and $4 a piece.
All laundry is either hung or folded by City Dry Cleaning.
"I would use the service if they folded your clothes for you," freshman Shane Mahoney said. "Because washing them isn't annoying, but folding them is a hassle."
These low prices do have a catch. There are up-charges for items that have lining, pleat, and shoulder pads. Prices are also subject to change without notice, according to an official price list provided by the Union.
Payments can be made by using a variety of methods. Personal checks, Visa, MasterCard, cash, or a BG1 card are all accepted.
The service takes four to five days and pickups are Mondays and Thursdays.
Students who are interested in the dry cleaning service may arrange a pickup by visiting the service desk across from Wendy's in the Union.
An ambitious new dry cleaning service was started to give students an alternative to independent businesses based locally.
The service is managed by City Dry Cleaning, an independent business based out of Findlay, Ohio.
In spring 2008 they agreed to work with the Union to provide dry cleaning to University students.
This new service offers convenient and free pickup and delivery services.
Another benefit of the new service is their prices. Dry cleaning a tuxedo runs about $16 while a winter coats cost about $20 and dresses about $14. Laundry is priced individually with each article of clothing costing between $2 and $4 a piece.
All laundry is either hung or folded by City Dry Cleaning.
"I would use the service if they folded your clothes for you," freshman Shane Mahoney said. "Because washing them isn't annoying, but folding them is a hassle."
These low prices do have a catch. There are up-charges for items that have lining, pleat, and shoulder pads. Prices are also subject to change without notice, according to an official price list provided by the Union.
Payments can be made by using a variety of methods. Personal checks, Visa, MasterCard, cash, or a BG1 card are all accepted.
The service takes four to five days and pickups are Mondays and Thursdays.
Students who are interested in the dry cleaning service may arrange a pickup by visiting the service desk across from Wendy's in the Union.
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CHUCK
posted 10/14/08 @ 1:49 PM EST
A dry cleaning service at the Union is a great idea! What a convenience for the students, faculty, and surrounding community. It's not just for clothing but you can take bedspreads, band uniforms, flags, leather jackets and all of the other stuff college students can't squeeze into a washing machine. (Continued…)
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