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Posted on 11/14/20 at 6:21 pm to
Posted by cgrand
HAMMOND
Member since Oct 2009
46616 posts
Posted on 11/14/20 at 6:21 pm to
quote:

Naborhud Washwoman

that’s where I did my laundry for six years during my extended undergraduate studies. Thanks for the memory
Posted by kywildcatfanone
Wildcat Country!
Member since Oct 2012
136077 posts
Posted on 11/14/20 at 7:02 pm to
Is Toys cleaners a dry cleaner and walk up covid testing site?
Posted by arseinclarse
Member since Apr 2007
35299 posts
Posted on 11/14/20 at 7:13 pm to
quote:

1. Q. Lee Laundry Cleaners


You a cop?
Posted by p&g
Dixie
Member since Jun 2005
12995 posts
Posted on 11/14/20 at 7:14 pm to
Everybody hates you
Posted by Paul Allen
Montauk, NY
Member since Nov 2007
77767 posts
Posted on 11/14/20 at 7:17 pm to
Quit saying that.

Not true at all.
Posted by MrWalkingMan
Republic of West Florida
Member since Aug 2010
7946 posts
Posted on 11/14/20 at 7:42 pm to
No Cleanerama, no care

Posted by Sal Minio
17th Street Canal
Member since Sep 2006
4429 posts
Posted on 11/14/20 at 7:43 pm to
Have you and mother ever been to Wimbledon?
Posted by BrotherEsau
Member since Aug 2011
3590 posts
Posted on 11/14/20 at 8:03 pm to
Friend,

Your story is good enough that when I reached the top 10 signs, I realized I had forgotten all about the list. I was just reading a story.

Posted by Cowboyfan89
Member since Sep 2015
12959 posts
Posted on 11/14/20 at 8:06 pm to
These threads have to be some of the weirdest on TD...and we have a whole damn board dedicated to people that like Soccer.
Posted by subMOA
Komatipoort
Member since Jan 2010
1956 posts
Posted on 11/14/20 at 8:10 pm to
Friend,

And not one mention of the well known DeLuxe Laundry at 5325 Canal?

The famous laundry where our beloved mayor Mitch Landrieu would bring his wardrobe as well as New Orleans Hornets coach, Byron Scott.

I guess I cannot be too disappointed- I once brought a woolen Brooks Brothers suit there after a night on the town, and apparently the glitter that some ladies apply to their bodies is unremovable with modern techniques- so I did not return.
Posted by arseinclarse
Member since Apr 2007
35299 posts
Posted on 11/14/20 at 8:42 pm to
I used to use Ace on prytania, when I lived uptown. I loved the girls and they loved me. They would always give me lint rollers for Christmas.

Ever since I moved from there, it’s been hit or miss. Dry cleaning is serious business with me. I rack up about 70-100/week.

I just started using Distinctive in Belle Chasse and I love their prices. Last week, they over starched my shite and I was aggravated. I spoke with the manager about it. She seemed to get the point.

Any places recommended in Algiers, Gretna or belle chasse?
This post was edited on 11/14/20 at 8:44 pm
Posted by Jdiggy
Member since Nov 2016
735 posts
Posted on 11/14/20 at 8:48 pm to
Nice Saturday night perusing TD and downvoting TulaneLSU.
Posted by TulaneLSU
Member since Aug 2003
Member since Dec 2007
13615 posts
Posted on 11/14/20 at 9:53 pm to
Friends,

Near the end of my letter to you I added a few paragraphs about the history of cleaners in New Orleans, including a bit about Charles Tung, the Al Copeland of laundry. Every New Orleanian should know the name Charles Tung.

Green Rock Tiger, we use Q Lee because they are consistent and fair. It is convenient for us also, so long as we go during the day.

Skinner, we were never an ACE family. The sign does not make my heart sing either, thus, it was not included.

Silvera, each of us is a meteorite. No matter the height from which we start or reach, we all fall short of the glory and eventually crash to the ground. These are the wages of sin. For the time being, let us join Mr. Cage, and let us ride.

USMeagles and Springlake, it is Young's in Lakeview, which is next to a Tastee, which is not very good. If only all the Tastees were like the one on Loyola in Kenner. The one on Broad isn't bad, but the Kenner one is best.



kywildcatfanone, as you can see in my picture, New Orleanians love their cleaners and we even tailgate and dance at them. The photo of Toy's was taken just before the covid outbreak.

MrWalkingMan, if there was a Top 11, Cleanerama would make it.



Sal Minio, I have not, but Mother has.

BrotherEsau, you are too kind.

subMOA, DeLuxe's sign just is not quite there. I am sorry.

buttocks, I am not a police officer, why? I am hopeful your Belle Chasse connection improves and lives up to your high expectations.

Yours,
TulaneLSU

P.S. Here are some pictures from cleaners of the past around town:


Shrewsbury Laundry & Cleaners


Lake Side Laundry, 1936


The Chalmette Laundry Company




C & C's Cleaners, 2225 Dryades


Zelon Cleaners & Dyers


Semel Dry Cleaners, 1943 Sophie Wright Pl


Delivery trucks for Standard Laundry and General Laundry, 1930s


Laundeteria, 3417 South Carrollton


Hennessey's Laundromat interior


Valetone Cleaners, 2010 St. Charles Ave


Valetone Cleaners, 1819 Franklin St., Gretna




Blue Streak Laundry and Cleaners, 3837 Washington Ave


Majestic Laundry


1 Hr Cleaning, 1116 Tulane Ave


M & J Wee Wash It, northeast corner of Franklin and Dauphine.
This post was edited on 11/14/20 at 10:42 pm
Posted by JDGTiger
Louisiana
Member since Oct 2020
650 posts
Posted on 11/14/20 at 10:08 pm to
I can't wait till the TulaneLSU's top ten virtues of work and pics of his work place.

Posted by Skinner
Baton Rouge
Member since Dec 2011
352 posts
Posted on 11/14/20 at 10:57 pm to
quote:

Skinner, we were never an ACE family. The sign does not make my heart sing either, thus, it was not included.


Friend,

I can accept that the sign is not a shining star amongst those provided on your list. Nevertheless, I implore that you visit the establishment as it has been part of the Lower Garden District community for quite some time. The people who work there are honest with their work and provide a fine service. It could perhaps be a place that you have your caroling suit laundered for the coming Christmas season? I live in the the area and would be happy to have you and Mother over for a cup of hot chocolate while your clothes are being laundered.

In prayer,

Skinner
This post was edited on 11/14/20 at 10:59 pm
Posted by TulaneLSU
Member since Aug 2003
Member since Dec 2007
13615 posts
Posted on 11/15/20 at 6:02 pm to
Dear Friend,

I shall sample ACE's dry cleaning this year and will, if you remind me, report back to you. My caroling outfit is already laundered, so it may be after Christmas. Your invitation is warmly received. As Mother and I are beginning to fear the spread of Covid-19 once again, we will most likely decline the offer this year. We hope, in good season, and with a vaccine, to visit and enjoy your hot chocolate next Advent. We so look forward to it!

Yours,
TulaneLSU
Posted by Cdawg
TigerFred's Living Room
Member since Sep 2003
61596 posts
Posted on 11/15/20 at 6:07 pm to
Friend,

There is something about avoiding a cleaners if the outside looks dingy. I can overlook a restaurant for some reason but not a cleaners.

Posted by sgallo3
Lake Charles
Member since Sep 2008
25294 posts
Posted on 11/15/20 at 6:14 pm to


that is a quality sign. would do business there.
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