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Trusted Leadership and Award-Winning Service You Can Rely On

Recognition &  Milestone

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Award-Winning
Excellence
Voted #1 Dry Cleaner in Sarasota seven years in a row
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Decades of Trusted Service
Over 30 years of trusted, high-quality service
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Family-Led,
Future-Focused
Transitioning to second-generation leadership with Amanda and Donald Carlson.
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In-House Quality Assurance
All work done in-house for greater care, control, and reliability
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about the owner

Family-led Excellence

In 1989, at just 25 years old, Don Carlson stepped into the world of dry cleaning with one goal: to offer a better kind of garment care, one built on quality work and genuine service. From humble beginnings, Don grew Carlson Cleaners into a trusted name across Sarasota by treating every customer like a friend and every garment like it mattered.

With Don’s hands-on leadership and community-first mindset, the business thrived. Today, over three decades later, Don’s children, Amanda and Donald, are preparing to carry the torch, keeping alive the same high standards, family values, and local pride in every press, fold, and delivery.
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what we offer

Our Specialized Care for Garments, Household Linens, and More

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Dry Cleaning

Since 1989, Carlson Cleaners has provided Dry Cleaning Service with precision, professionalism, and a deep personal touch.
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Wash & Fold Laundry

Our team takes care of the entire laundry process from start to finish, so you can finally take this task off your to-do list — for good.
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Household Items Cleaning

At Carlson Cleaners, we bring expert care to the household fabrics that keep your family cozy through every season
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Area Rug Cleaning

For over 30 years, Carlson Cleaners has been the family name Sarasota trusts to bring back life to well-loved area rugs.
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Wedding Dress Cleaning & Preservation

At Carlson Cleaners, we offer expert wedding dress cleaning and long-term preservation, right here in Sarasota.
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Leather & Suede Cleaning

We clean, condition, and protect every piece — bringing out its natural beauty while safeguarding it for the long haul.
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New Customer Special

FREE Pickup & Delivery

$10 off your first Pickup & Delivery order!

Why Locals Choose Us

Experience the Care That Sets Us Apart

When it comes to quality, service, and care, here’s how Carlson Cleaners continues to lead in Sarasota:
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We Do All the Work
Ourselves

Everything happens in-house, from stain removal to pressing no outsourcing, no off-site shipping, and no surprises.
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We’ve Been Voted #1 SEVEN Years in a Row

That’s not a fluke. It’s a reflection of the love and effort we pour into every order.

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We’re a True Family Business

From our first customer in 1989 to today’s deliveries, we always treat clients like neighbors because you are.
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We’ve Grown With Our Customers

Our delivery team covers Sarasota four days a week, making laundry pickup and delivery easier than ever.

FAQs

Understanding Our Services Better

A: We clean everything from business suits and dresses to silk blouses, uniforms, wool coats, and specialty fabrics. If it’s important to you, it’s important to us — and it’s cleaned with care, right here on-site.
A: Most dry cleaning orders are ready in 2–3 business days. Need a faster turnaround? Just ask — we’ll do our best to accommodate your timeline.
A: Right here on-site in Sarasota! Unlike other cleaners who ship items off, all cleaning, stain removal, and pressing are done in-house by our trusted team. That means tighter quality control and no surprises.
A: Yes, and it’s free! We offer complimentary pickup and delivery four days a week across Sarasota. Just leave your items out and we’ll take care of the rest.
A: Yes, especially with our gentle, non-toxic process. We assess each garment individually and select the best cleaning method for the fabric type, ensuring it stays in top condition.

Why Drive?

We’ll Deliver Clean Clothes & Home Essentials Straight to You!

It’s time to let someone else handle the laundry. Sign up today for FREE Pickup and Delivery Service with Carlson Cleaners, and get $10 off your first order. Call us or message us to start your worry-free cleaning routine now.
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Carlson Cleaners logo featuring a green leaf inside a blue circle, surrounded by tan sun-like rays, with the company name in script font on either side.
Family-owned since 1989, Carlson Cleaners has been voted Sarasota’s #1 Dry Cleaner for seven years in a row. From Free Pickup & Delivery to Wash & Fold, Wedding Gown Care, and Rug Cleaning, we make life easier, one garment at a time.
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