About Us

The French Hand Laundry and Dry Cleaner was founded in 1914 by Marie and Rene Cottave.  Excellent service has been provided to customers in the Pasadena and surrounding areas for over 100 years.  Over the years, The French Hand Laundry and Dry Cleaning has also developed a nationwide reputation for excellence with customers spanning the United States.  We are proud to be part of the Legacy Business Program established by the City of Pasadena.  Read More >  

We take extra time and care in handling all your clothes, garments and belongings. This has made us well known to our wonderful customers through the years.  The current owner’s Cira and Antonio will be continuing to serve customers with the same excellent care and service that Pasadena has always known since 1914.   We provide dry cleaning/laundry, alterations, wedding dress preservation weaving, leathers, rugs, suede, restorations and shoe shine/repair.

FAQ'S

You can use soda water or water to get rid of the stain as much as possible. Then you can blot it with a dry cloth.  Don't rub on the fabric as this can possibly affect the dyes. Sometimes though, the best thing to do is nothing at all.

Yes, most of the time we can restore the garment for you. After we see it, we can determine the best process to restore the garment. Please make an appointment so we can provide you with a personalized evaluation.

Yes, we do clean wedding dresses. We will evaluate the dress for stains, as well as any hem-line issues.  After the cleaning process, the gown is stored in a muslin bag.  Then once the dress passes all our inspections, the gown is pressed and we will let you know it's ready for pickup.

Yes, we can do that for you. We can take care of all your wedding party’s garments.

Yes, we provide cleaning for all your leather goods.