Southside Cleaners-Launderers opened in 1954 (as Florida Drive-In Cleaners) at the same 901 South Florida Avenue address that it occupies today, more than 50 years later. Through those years the business has been recognized as innovative, from the convenient drive through curb service, to the free pick-up and delivery service.
The business was purchased by the Myers family in 1962 and since 1988 continues to operate under the ownership of Greg and Beth Myers and their son-in-law and daughter Wash and Lauren Respess. Through those years, Southside has been known as “the convenient address for fine dry cleaning”.
Having been residents of Lakeland since the early 1950’s, the Myers family is active in the community serving on boards of the Lakeland Area Chamber of Commerce, Boys & Girls Clubs of Lakeland, Campfire, the Learning Resource Center, The Junior League of Greater Lakeland and the Lakeland Rotary Club.
The family is also active in the dry cleaning trade, serving on boards for the Southeastern Fabricare Association, the International Fabricare Institute, and are members of the Association of Wedding Gown Specialists.
Why choose Southside Cleaners-Launderers?
Experience, Knowledge, Value, Service
State of the Art Equipment:
Cleaner garments and brighter whites without unpleasant chemical odor. Computerized tracking to ensure your garments can be located at all times during our cleaning process
Specialty Education and Training:
Expert stain removal and handling of delicate items, such as “spot clean only” garments
Award of Excellence Dry Cleaner 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
Certified Professional Dry Cleaner
Certified Professional Wet Cleaner
Certified Environmental Dry Cleaner
Certified Garment Care Professional
Attention to Detail:
Southside Cleaners has a full-time seamstress on location to replace missing buttons, loose hems and other minor repairs free of charge, as well as handling all other tailoring needs. After cleaning and pressing, each garment goes through our inspection department to ensure that it meets our quality standards and to ensure your satisfaction
Personalized Customer Service:
Free Home Pick Up and Delivery
Drive through/ curb service
Expert advice on cleaning, restoration, and even storing your valued ossessions
Easy communication through telephone, email, and website