Guides
The questions people ask us at the counter, answered properly. Written by the people who do the work at The Boathouse, not copied from a manufacturer's leaflet. If yours is not here, call 01634 577066.
Wet cleaning vs dry cleaning: what is the difference?
Dry cleaning uses a chemical solvent. Wet cleaning uses water and biodegradable detergent in a machine controlled for the fabric. We use the second one.
Wedding dress cleaning: what to expect
What happens to a wedding dress at a cleaner, how long it takes, what drives the price, and why it is priced after we have seen it.
How often should you dry clean a suit?
Less often than most people think. Three or four times a year for regular wear, with brushing, airing and pressing in between.
What dry cleaning can and cannot remove
Most fresh stains come out. Old, heat-set and dye-based marks often do not. What matters most is what you do in the first hour and what you tell us.
Still not sure?
Bring the garment in and we will look at it with you before anything starts. We are at Unit 2a, The Boathouse, Ocean Drive, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 1FT,Monday to Saturday, 08:30 to 18:00. Sunday closed.