Meet Theresa Golish, our stain removal specialist. Theresa celebrates her 6th year with Classic Cleaners this May.  When your stained items come into our plant, Theresa is the individual who diligently works to get every spot out so your item looks new again.  

Get to know her via our recent Q-&-A session.  You’ll notice that she’s one of our most loyal employees and she’s devoted to her family.

Q: If you had to change your full name, what would you call yourself ?
A: Jasmine Jewel.  I think every girl likes flowers and jewelry (and it’s what I named my Daughter).

Q: Where were you born?
A: Anderson, IN

Q: What is your favorite kind of challenge on the job?
A: Taking an item that looks “trashed” and making it look brand new.

Q: What is your favorite tool at Classic Cleaners and why?
A: We call it a Susie but it’s called a Form Finisher.  Once an item is cleaned, this tool makes finishing so much easier.  It steams, drys and shapes the garment to like-new condition.

Q: What do you enjoy most about working at Classic Cleaners?
A: Working 5 days a week and having Holidays off.

Q: What is your favorite type of fabric and why?
A: Polyester because it’s the easiest material to remove spots from and it’s nice to wear.

Q: What do you enjoy doing in your spare time?
A: Sunbathing, riding Harleys and having bonfires with my Family & Friends.

Q: If you were a toy, what toy would you be?
A: Tinkerbell because it’s my Daughter’s favorite character.

Q: If you were asked to speak to a graduating high school class, what would you say?
A: Choose a career you’re going to be happy with – not just for financial reasons.  Choose something you’re going to enjoy each day.  Remember that even when something doesn’t go your way, life goes on and things can change for the better.

Q: If you had a time machine and could be transported to any time, the past or the future, what time and place would you choose and why?
A: 1990 was a good year.  I was younger and had my whole life ahead of me.  I love my family but back then, I was old enough to be responsible but young enough to be more carefree.

Q: If you had to spend 100 days on a deserted island, what five things would you take with you and why?
A:
1. Toothbrush – I couldn’t stand not being able to brush my teeth.
2. Soap.
3. Deodorant.
4. Shampoo – I like to be clean.
5. Matches for my bonfires and to cook food.

Thank you, Theresa, for letting our Customers get to know you and for a great job de-spotting our favorite clothing items!

Twice a week, we visit homes and offices all around the north side of Indianapolis area to pick up and deliver items for our customers.  We’re happy to announce that this service now includes Downtown Indianapolis and surrounding neighborhoods that include, but are not limited to:

•  The Old Northside 
•  St. Joseph
•  Chatham Arch & Mass Ave
•  Lockerbie Square
•  Holy Cross
•  The Downtown Condos
•  The IUPUI Area
•  Indiana Avenue
•  Canal Place
•  Fletcher Place
•  Fountain Square

With this free service, we provide you with large garment bags for pickup and return your crisp, clean garments neatly bagged and your family wash laundry in recyclable boxes. 

If you’re not at home, your clothes can be left on special hanger hooks (which we provide to slip over the top of your door), or, you may choose to give the driver access to hang your clothes in a front closet, mud room, or garage.

Whether you have one garment to clean or many bags of items, we are happy to stop by.  In fact, there is no obligation to have anything for us to pick up each time we visit. 

Our delivery days in the Downtown Indianapolis and surrounding neighborhood areas will be Mondays and Thursdays.

If you would like to make arrangements for Classic Cleaners to begin home delivery, please complete this form. Your information will be e-mailed to Classic Cleaners and someone will be in touch with you to confirm your request.

Dress For Success Indianapolis boutique at 820 North Meridian Street

The annual Send One Suit Week 2012 drive has begun!  Classic Cleaners is going on it’s 10th year partnering with Dress for Success Indianapolis as a year round drop off location and this week we are asking for suit donations from our valued customers. 

During the week of April 16 through April 20, 2012, Classic Cleaners is a donation site for the drive and we are asking our customers to donate suits to benefit Dress for Success Indianapolis.  In return, they will receive a coupon via email for $10 off a $20 or more order of dry cleaning.

The donation should be an interview appropriate full suit which includes pants/skirt and a jacket.  If you choose, you may also include a blouse/shirt to complete the ensemble.  Classic Cleaners will professionally dry clean the suits and donate them to Dress for Success Indianapolis on our customer’s behalf.

Dress for Success’s mission is “To promote the economic independence of disadvantaged women by providing professional attire, a network of support and the career development tools to help women thrive in work and in life”.  

Interviewing for a position can be stressful even without worrying about what to wear.  Dress for Success solves the catch-22 that confronts disadvantaged women trying to enter the workforce: without a job, how can you afford a suit? But without a suit, how can you get a job?

Job-ready women come to Dress for Success by referral only from a range of non-profit organizations. Each client works one-on-one with a highly-trained volunteer Personal Shopper, who helps her select professional attire and also provides support and encouragement as she prepares for her upcoming interviews.

Dress for Success has helped thousands of women get the professional look and self-esteem they need to start fresh and improve their lives. If you have contributed to Dress for Success, we offer our sincere thanks. If you have not yet, please consider donating during this drive. “On average, about 40% of Dress for Success Indianapolis’ annual suit needs are met through S.O.S. – Week donations”.

Year round, Classic Cleaners accepts suits and blouses at any of our 17 Classic Cleaners locations.  Or, you may donate via your route driver if you are part Classic Cleaner’s free pick up and delivery service. 

Please visit the Dress for Success Indianapolis website for more information and to learn about individual and company volunteer opportunities.

On April 22, more than one billion people around the globe will participate in Earth Day 2012.  Gaylord Nelson founded Earth Day in 1970 and that led to the creation of the United States Environmental Protection Agency and the passage of the Clean Air, Clean Water, and Endangered Species Acts.

Locally, Earth Day Indiana is in it’s 22nd year.  On Saturday, April 28th, the Earth Day Indiana Festival will take place at White River State Park in Indianapolis.  This outdoor, family-friendly event will combine informational exhibits, good food, live music, and activities for the kids.

But you don’t have just April 28th to demonstrate your commitment to protect our Earth and demonstrate your appreciation of it’s resources.  You can make small changes each day year round to show your support of a healthier environment.

Recycle.  Indianapolis has made it easy to recycle materials.  Some neighborhoods are provided with a recycle trash can or bin that you simply set on your curb on trash day.  No longer must you sort the paper, plastic, glass and aluminum.  Just toss the item into the designated trash receptacle like you’d throw any item away.  If you are not provided with a bin, there are many drop of locations around the city that you most likely pass each day on your commute.

Properly discard of household hazardous waste.  Doing so prevents this waste from ending up in our landfills, sewers, and waterways (some are drinking water sources).  A program called ToxDrop has been created to help Citizens of Marion County properly dispose unwanted and unused household hazardous waste (HHW).  “Through year-round Saturday collection site locations and periodic ToxAway Day events, the ToxDrop Program has made significant advancements to help residents properly and safely dispose of HHW”. 

Donate.  Computers, cell phones, furniture, clothing, toys, books, household items, etc. can all be reused by someone in need.  What you choose to do with these items once no longer needed can strongly effect the environment.  Appliances and electronics if not in working order can still be donated to organizations that will reuse parts or dispose of them properly.    For a list of non-profit organizations you can donate these items, click here.  For a complete recycle and reuse guide for all Recycle Indianapolis locations, including places to dispose of appliances, electronics, and hazardous waste, please click here.

At Classic Cleaners, Inc. we encourage all of our team to recycle.  We also ask our customers to bring back the wire hangers and the plastic bags we cover your cleaned garments in so we can reuse the hangers and recycle the bags.  We package most household items in recyclable bags.  If you use our free pick up and delivery service, you can just leave the items for your route driver on your next pick up.  If you use our family wash, we return your clothes folded in recyclable boxes then give you a credit towards  your next fluff and fold.