Here’s a summary of what customers and the owner describe about Life Cleaners:
Pricing:
- Described as competitive and reasonable
- One customer mentions it’s “the best prices” in Yonkers
- Another customer notes good service “especially considering the pricing”
Services:
- Full-service dry cleaning
- Laundering
- Tailoring
- Wash and fold
- Same-day service available
- Stain removal (praised as “the BEST” by one customer)
- Button replacement
- Hemming (with quick turnaround mentioned)
Staff and Management:
- Owned and operated by Ross Bodin, third generation of the Bodin family
- Staff described as friendly, courteous, and accommodating
- Many employees have worked there for over 40 years
- Stephanie specifically mentioned as “the best”
Customer Experience:
- Generally very positive experiences reported
- Fast and reliable service
- Customers appreciate the pleasant fragrance of clothes after cleaning
- Clothes ready to wear without additional ironing
- Customers greeted with “a real smile”
Quality:
- Most customers praise the quality, with clothes looking great after cleaning
- One customer notes it’s “Not the best cleaning service, but it is good”
- Attention to detail highlighted by long-time customers
Additional Features:
- Convenient hours
- Parking always available for drop-off and pick-up
- Corporate division called Blue Chip Cleaners, operating in-store at corporations and offering pick-up/delivery at workplaces
History:
- Founded by Paul Bodin (Ross’s grandfather) as Glenwood Laundry
- Evolved into Yonkers Perfect Laundry
- Rebuilt as Life Cleaners in 1964 after a fire
- Family-owned for four generations
Notable Points:
- Long-standing business with loyal customer base
- Quick resolution of any issues
- Praised for exceeding expectations
Conclusion: Life Cleaners is portrayed as a well-established family-owned dry cleaning company in Yonkers. Almost all customer reviews boast of quality service, very competitive prices, and friendly laying staff. In addition, the facility provides many services apart from ordinary dry cleaning, such as tailoring and same-day services. Though the majority of reviews are absolutely positive, one noticed that though good, it is not the best cleaning service. Longevity in this business, with many long-time employees and customers, speaks to years of consistent quality and service. Adding a corporate division shows adaptability to needs in the changing market.
