Everything we get asked about dry cleaning, wash & fold, alterations, pickup & delivery, and the FL coast we serve.
No. Dry cleaning uses a liquid solvent instead of water. It is called 'dry' only because no water is involved — the garments are still bathed in solvent during the cycle.
Dry cleaning uses solvent and is for structured or delicate items — suits, blazers, silk, wool. Wash & fold is for everyday washable laundry like t-shirts, underwear, towels, and sheets, priced by the pound or by the bag.
Most cotton dress shirts are laundered, not dry cleaned — washed in water, starched if requested, and pressed by hand or on a shirt press. Silk, linen, or specialty blend shirts often go to dry cleaning instead.
Schedule online through /contact#schedule or call (561) 361-0484. Tell us the address, the pickup window, and any standing instructions, and we will confirm the route day for your area.
No. Most customers leave a bag at the door or with a building concierge. We follow whatever standing instructions you leave at scheduling.
No. Pickup and delivery are complimentary across our serviced areas. You pay only for the cleaning itself.
Fresh blood responds well to cold water and a protein-targeted treatment. Old, dried blood is much harder because the proteins cross-link with the fabric. Bring the garment in as soon as possible — and avoid hot water at home, which can set the stain.
Sometimes. Underarm yellowing comes from antiperspirant reacting with sweat and is one of the toughest stains in laundry. Fresh stains respond better than old ones. Avoid chlorine bleach at home — it can react with the residue and lock the color in.
Ballpoint ink often comes out with the right treatment if it has not been heat-set. Permanent marker and gel inks are much harder. We inspect at intake and tell you up front whether a particular ink is likely to lift.
Yes. Heat-set stains, very old protein stains, and some dye-based marks can be permanent. We inspect every garment at intake and tell you up front if a stain is unlikely to lift.
Joy offers none, light, medium, or heavy starch on laundered shirts. Tell us your preference at drop-off or leave it as a standing instruction on your pickup account.
Yes — Joy can return laundered shirts on hangers or boxed and folded. Tell us at drop-off or leave it as a standing pickup instruction.
Every garment is tagged at intake. If something is misplaced or damaged we work with you directly to make it right. Bring it up the moment you notice and we will take it from there.
Joy Dry Cleaners is at 1664 N Federal Hwy, Boca Raton, FL 33432 — a family-owned shop serving Boca Raton since 1995. Phone (561) 361-0484.
Joy serves Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Highland Beach and Deerfield Beach with free pickup and delivery, plus walk-in service at our shop on 1664 N Federal Hwy.
Yes. Joy is a family-owned dry cleaner in Boca Raton, serving the area since 1995.
Joy Dry Cleaners can be reached at (561) 361-0484. You can also schedule a pickup through /contact#schedule.
Yes. The shop on 1664 N Federal Hwy is open Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM and Saturday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Closed Sunday. Call (561) 361-0484 with any questions.
Most everyday dry cleaning and laundered shirts are ready in 2 to 3 days. Specialty work like wedding gown preservation, leather, and alterations takes longer — we always give a clear timeline at intake.
Most tailored suits do not need dry cleaning after every wear. A useful rule is once for every 4 to 6 wears, or sooner if there is a visible stain, odor, or heavy perspiration. Over-cleaning can dry out wool fibers.
Wool, silk, linen blends, cashmere, structured tailoring, and anything labeled 'dry clean only' on the care label. Cotton dress shirts go through a laundering process instead, not the dry cleaning machine.
Often, yes — especially if the stain is fresh. Wine is water-soluble and responds well to a tannin-targeted treatment before the cleaning cycle. Old, heat-set wine stains are harder; we inspect every piece at intake and tell you up front if a mark is unlikely to lift.
Yes, in most cases. Oil-based stains respond to solvent and are pre-treated by hand before the dry cleaning cycle. Tell us where the stain is at drop-off so it does not get missed.
Joy's everyday rate for a laundered dress shirt is $4.50. Specialty fabrics like silk or anything with hand-finishing requirements are quoted at intake.
Joy's everyday rate for a two-piece suit is $16.00. Three-piece suits and specialty fabrics are quoted at intake. Call (561) 361-0484 for a specific quote.
Yes — Joy's wash & fold service has a 5 lb minimum. Bagged pricing (10 lb and 20 lb) saves on larger loads. Bring it in by the bag or schedule a pickup.
Yes. Fragrance-free is available at no extra charge. Tell us at drop-off or leave a standing instruction on your pickup notes.
Joy's wash & fold service is $2.85 per pound, with a 5 lb minimum. Bagged pricing (10 lb and 20 lb) saves money on larger loads.
Walk-ins are welcome for drop-off. For fittings — gowns, suits, dresses being taken in or out — we recommend a quick appointment so our tailor can pin the garment with you.
Yes. Gown fittings are done by hand by our specialty tailor. Bring the shoes you will wear to the event so we can set the hem correctly.
Yes. Zipper replacement is a common alteration — on jackets, jeans, dresses and outerwear. The price depends on the type and length of the zipper; we quote at intake.
Yes. Hems are one of the most common alterations and are handled by our on-site tailor. We can match the original finish — blind hem, cuffed, or topstitched — to keep the look consistent.
Joy's pant hem starts at $12.00 per piece. Cuffed hems, lined trousers, or denim with heavy topstitching are quoted at intake.
Yes. Joy has an on-site tailor for hems, take-ins, sleeve work, zipper replacement, button repair, and dress and suit fittings. Fittings are by appointment.
Wedding gown preservation is a multi-step process — inspection, hand cleaning, repair of loose beading where possible, and boxing in acid-free archival materials. It is not same-day work. We give a clear timeline at intake.
Yes. Vintage and heirloom gowns are handled by hand with extra care. We assess the fabric and beading first and discuss any limitations with you before starting.
Yes. The same archival preservation process used for wedding gowns can be applied to christening gowns, communion dresses, and other keepsake pieces. Bring the piece in and we will quote the work.
Joy's wedding gown preservation starts at $295. The price covers hand cleaning, inspection, repair of loose beading where possible, and boxing in an acid-free archival box. Heavily beaded or vintage gowns may be quoted higher.
Yes. Leather, suede, shearling and sheepskin are cleaned with specialty solvents and re-conditioned so the nap and color stay even. Quotes are given at intake.
Yes. Furs are cleaned and conditioned by hand. We do not offer long-term cold storage, but we can recommend a trusted local option if you need it.
Joy's leather jacket cleaning starts at $95. Restoration work, suede, shearling, and specialty finishes are quoted at intake.
Yes. Joy runs complimentary pickup and delivery routes through Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Highland Beach and Deerfield Beach. Leave your bag at the door, choose a window, and we bring everything back pressed and on hangers.
Joy's Boca Raton pickup and delivery routes run on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Call (561) 361-0484 to confirm the next window for your address.
Joy covers East Boca, Mizner Park, Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club, Boca Bath & Tennis, The Sanctuary, Old Floresta, Hidden Valley and Camino Real, plus most of central and east Boca Raton.
Joy's Delray Beach pickup routes run on Tuesday and Thursday. Standing instructions and gate codes are kept on your account for an easy drop.
Joy covers Atlantic Avenue, Lake Ida, Pineapple Grove, Tropic Isle, Del-Aire and Seagate in Delray Beach with complimentary pickup and delivery.
Yes. Joy's Highland Beach route runs on Tuesday and Friday and we coordinate with front desks and concierges at Toscana, Boca Highland and other A1A buildings for hand-off.
Joy delivers to Toscana, Boca Highland, Bel Lido Isle, Braemar Isle and other A1A buildings in Highland Beach, coordinating with the front desk for hand-off when needed.
Yes. Joy's Deerfield Beach pickup and delivery route runs on Wednesday and Friday across The Cove, Deer Creek, the waterway neighborhoods and Century Village.
Joy covers The Cove, Deer Creek, the waterway neighborhoods, Century Village and The Hillsboro in Deerfield Beach with complimentary pickup and delivery.
