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Same Day Service Seven Days A Week

Need your garments cleaned quickly? Bring them in before the daily cutoff and enjoy dependable same-day service backed by 45 years of professional garment care experience.
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Premium Garment Care Backed By Local Trust

Dry Cleaning & Laundry Services Designed Around Your Schedule

Life moves quickly throughout the Northern Chicago and North Shore Communities.

Between early commutes, demanding work schedules, school activities, family responsibilities, and social events, finding time for laundry and garment care can become one more task competing for your attention.

The growing pile of dress shirts needs attention before the next workweek. Your comforter needs cleaning before guests arrive. Your favorite suit requires professional care before an important event.

Kenny The Kleener helps eliminate that stress.

For more than 45 years, our team has provided trusted dry cleaning and garment care services for residents and businesses throughout Skokie, Evanston, Wilmette, Northern Chicago and the North Shore communities. 

We combine professional craftsmanship, environmentally friendly and modern cleaning technology, convenient service options, and a commitment to customer care that has helped generations of local families keep their garments looking their best.

Whether you need help maintaining a professional wardrobe, caring for specialty garments, or simplifying your weekly laundry routine, we provide dependable solutions designed around your schedule.
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Recognized Throughout The North Shore For Excellence

Why Customers Continue Choosing Kenny The Kleener

Choosing a dry cleaner involves trust.
Customers trust us with business attire, formalwear, wedding gowns, household fabrics, and garments that matter to them. That trust is earned through consistent results, dependable service, and a commitment to quality.
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For Busy Professionals
Professional clothing helps you look polished and confident, no matter how busy your schedule gets. 

We help professionals throughout the Northern Chicago and North Shore communities keep their wardrobes ready for work, meetings, and everyday life.
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For Families
Families have enough to manage between work, school, activities, and home life. 

Our convenient garment care solutions help reduce laundry stress, giving you more time to focus on what matters most.
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For Local Businesses
Businesses rely on professional appearances and dependable service.

 Our team works with local organizations that value quality garment care, reliable turnaround times, and responsive customer service.
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Complete Fabric Care Under One Trusted Roof

Professional Services For Garments, Household Fabrics, And Specialty Items

Kenny The Kleener offers comprehensive garment care solutions designed to protect the appearance, longevity, and quality of the items you use every day.

Dry Cleaning

Professional care for garments that require specialized cleaning methods and expert attention.

Wash And Fold Laundry

An ideal option for individuals and families looking to simplify their weekly laundry routine.

Shirt Laundry

A convenient solution for maintaining a crisp, polished appearance throughout the week.

Wedding Gown Cleaning And Preservation

Protect treasured memories with specialized cleaning and long-term preservation services.

Household Items Cleaning

Specialized care for comforters, bedding, blankets, linens, draperies, and other household fabrics.

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Alterations And Tailoring

Professional garment adjustments that improve fit, comfort, and confidence.

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Free Pickup And Delivery

Convenient service that brings professional garment care directly to your home or workplace.

Same Day Service

Fast turnaround solutions available when timing is important.

Recognized Throughout The North Shore For Excellence

Why Customers Continue Choosing Kenny The Kleener

Choosing a dry cleaner involves trust.
Customers trust us with business attire, formalwear, wedding gowns, household fabrics, and garments that matter to them. That trust is earned through consistent results, dependable service, and a commitment to quality.
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45 Years Serving The North Shore
Generations of customers have relied on our team for professional garment care.
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Illinois State Fabricare Association Dry Cleaner Of The Year
Industry recognition that reflects our commitment to quality workmanship and customer service.
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Experienced Team
Same Day Service Seven Days A Week
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Family-Owned And Community Focused
Built on relationships, not transactions.
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Tailors Available Daily
Experienced professionals available to help with garment adjustments and repairs.
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Extended Store Hours
Open early and available later than many traditional dry cleaners.
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Environmentally Friendly Cleaning Facility
Modern equipment is designed to provide quality results while supporting cleaner operations.
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Electric Delivery Vehicles
A continued investment in serving our communities responsibly.
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Happy Customers

What Our Customers Are Saying

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Proudly Serving Communities Across The North ShorE

Local Dry Cleaning And Laundry Service Near You

For decades, Kenny The Kleener has been a trusted part of daily life throughout the Northern Chicago and North Shore Communities.

We proudly serve customers from:
Skokie
Evanston
Wilmette
Chicago North Side Communities
With five convenient locations and a growing pickup-and-delivery network, accessing professional garment care has never been easier.

Whether you are preparing for work, getting ready for a special event, maintaining household fabrics, or simplifying your weekly routine, our team is here to help.
Building Stronger Communities Through Meaningful Service

More Than A Dry Cleaner

Kenny The Kleener was founded on the belief that a local business should actively contribute to the communities it serves.

For decades, our team has supported local initiatives and community organizations throughout the Northern Chicago and North Shore Communities.

Our longstanding partnership with the Rotary Club has helped provide clean winter coats for families in need. At the same time, our efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic included producing masks for members of the community.

These initiatives reflect the same values that guide our customer service every day: reliability, care, craftsmanship, and community commitment.
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Convenient Locations Across The North Shore Area

Visit One Of Our Five Locations

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3760 W. Dempster Skokie, IL 60076

Monday-Friday: 6:30 AM—8 PM
Saturday: 6:30 AM—6 PM
Sunday: 8 AM—5 PM
+1 (847) 324-5101
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635 Chicago Ave. Evanston, IL 60202

Monday-Friday: 6:30 AM—6 PM
Saturday: 6:30 AM—6 PM
Sunday: 8 AM—5 PM
(847) 868-8414
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3330 Central St.  Evanston, IL 60201

Monday-Friday: 6:30 AM—6 PM
Saturday: 6:30 AM—6 PM
Sunday: 8 AM—5 PM
(847) 866-7503
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165 Green Bay Rd. Wilmette, IL 60091

Monday-Friday: 6:30 AM—6 PM
Saturday: 6:30 AM—6 PM
Sunday: 8 AM—5 PM
(224) 408-2392
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3520 Lake Ave. Wilmette, IL 60091

Monday-Friday: 6:30 AM—6 PM
Saturday: 6:30 AM—6 PM
Sunday: 8 AM—5 PM
(847) 728-0523
Convenience That Works Around Your Schedule

Pickup And Delivery Designed To Save You Time

Finding time to drop off and pick up garments can be difficult.
Our free pickup and delivery service helps eliminate extra trips while ensuring your garments receive professional care.
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How It Works

Schedule service through our website, by phone, or by text.
Our team picks up your garments from your home or workplace.
Items are professionally cleaned, inspected, and prepared with attention to detail.
We return everything fresh, clean, and ready to wear.
Customers do not need to be home for pickup or delivery, and complimentary garment bags are available.
Frequently Asked Questions From Local Customers

Answers To Common Questions

Yes! Same-day service is available seven days a week. Bring your garments in by 10:00 AM (or by 12:00 PM at our Dempster Street flagship location), and they will be ready by 5:00 PM.
Yes. Pickup and delivery service is provided at no additional cost throughout qualifying service areas.
No. Customers do not need to be home during pickup or delivery.
Yes. We provide specialized wedding gown cleaning and preservation services.
Yes. Expert tailors and alterations professionals are on duty at our locations from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, seven days a week.
Trusted Garment Care Across The North Shore

Let Kenny The Kleener Simplify Your Week

From dry cleaning and laundry to tailoring, wedding gown preservation, household items, and free pickup & delivery, we make garment care easy for Northern Chicago and North Shore communities.
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