Dependable Cleaners
A 4th generation, certified women-owned family dry cleaning company serving the Greater Boston area since 1944.
Last updated September 1, 2026
Overview
Dependable Cleaners is a 4th generation, certified women-owned family dry cleaning company with over 80 years of dedication to trust, care, and excellence. It began in 1944 as a shirt laundry facility and has grown into one of the leading dry cleaning companies in the Greater Boston Metro area. The company offers a range of services including laundry and dry cleaning, tailoring, wedding gown care, and more, with a focus on eco-friendly practices.
History
Dependable Cleaners was founded in 1944 by Don Sr. and Marion Fawcett as a shirt laundry facility. It has grown into one of the leading dry cleaning companies in the Greater Boston Metro area. Don Jr. and Fred Fawcett later took over the company, growing it into a local chain. In 2015, Don Fawcett won the Diamond Award from The Dry Cleaning Institute. After 26 years, Don Jr. passed the legacy on to his daughter, current President and CEO, Christa Hagearty.
Products and positioning
Luxurious care with style, offering expert dry cleaning that preserves elegance, fabric, and form, with a focus on eco-friendly methods.
Style by Dependable
Luxury garment care service with expert artisans cleaning and restoring garments one at a time.
Flagship businesses
- Style by Dependable
- Eco-Friendly Dry Cleaning
- Free Home & Office Delivery
- 24/7 Kiosk
- Mobile App
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