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Model is part of the solution.

Why is Model Cleaners an essential business? 

The Center for Disease Control (CDC) states that garments and bedding must be cleaned at a temperature “above 167° F” in order to kill a virus.  Home washers and dryers cannot exceed 135 degrees.  Only professional cleaning will completely eliminate COVID-19 pathogens. At Model Cleaners, we use high-temperature steam (upwards of 300 degrees) as a standard part of our finishing process – effectively sterilizing without damaging your fabrics.

CoronaVirus

The CDC confirms that the coronavirus can remain active and contagious for hours to days on a variety of materials, including clothing. In addition to fabrics, the National Institute of Allergy and Infection Disease notes that COVID-19 remains active for extended periods of time on stainless steel, cardboard, and copper.  These materials are often used for buttons, zippers, and other high touch components of garments.

So if you and your family are:

  • Still wearing clothing and outerwear
  • Occasionally going out to pick up supplies
  • Sleeping on sheets and under blankets every night
  • Starting your spring cleaning

Let Model Cleaners help you reduce the risk of virus transmission by sterilizing your garments and household items.

Model Cleaners offers a variety of services to keep the safety of our customers and employees a priority. 

As a family-owned and operated business since 1986, thank you for supporting us during this challenging time. We are proud to continue offering services aimed at keeping our community and customers safe.

In order to prevent the spread of communicable disease, effective August 17th, 2020,  a $2 Model garment bag handling & sanitation charge will be applied for all Model garment bags picked up on our pick up and delivery routes. We will apply virus-killing disinfectant to all Model garment bags before it leaves our cleaning facility.  This added cleaning measure on the garment bag will help keep our employees and customers safe.

For regularly updated information about steps Model Cleaners is taking to address COVID-19 concerns, please visit our COVID-19 message to customers, or contact our corporate office at 888-996-6335

What is Dry Cleaning

WeWantYouCustomers always ask us, “What is Dry Cleaning?”

Many would be surprised to learn that drу сlеаnіng іѕ not actually a “dry” process. It’s a process in which dirt is removed with a liquid solvent other than water. The term “dry cleaning” was coined because water is not being used to clean the item.

GreenEarth Cleaning

Mоdеrn drу сlеаnіng has bееn аrоund fоr juѕt over 200 years. Model Clеаnеrѕ uses a numbеr of solvents to clean your clothes, but most recently, we have invested in GreenEarth Cleaning.
GreenEarth replaces the solvents used in conventional dry cleaning with pure liquid silicone, a clear and gentle solution that is environmentally non-toxic and non-polluting. It cleans clothes exceptionally well, without harsh chemicals so colors stay bright and fibers don’t wear. Another bonus? GreenEarth is odor free, so you won’t have to worry about that traditional “dry cleaning” smell when you pick up your clothes.

The First Inspection Process

When garments and/or household items are brought in to our stores, our customer service representatives meticulously inspect each piece. We look for stains, tears, missing/broken buttons, and more. When we see a problem, like a stain, we pin a tag to the garment to bring attention to the issue. If a customer has a special request, it is denoted the same way. If an item is badly stained, it can be pre-treated prior to dry cleaning. Click here to see our stain removal process first hand.

The Dry Cleaning Process

Our dry cleaning machines are similar to your washer and dryer at home, however, thеу аrе much lаrgеr, holding uр to 100 pounds! To reduce waste, these machines have filters thаt clean and recycle the liquid ѕоlvеnt many tіmеѕ. So, how actually cleaned?
Thе сlоthеѕ are рlасеd іn a perforated drum. Throughout the сlеаnіng cycle, the drum rоtаtеѕ while thе solvent wаѕhеѕ іn thrоugh the drum аnd аrоund the clothes. During this time, dirt is lifted and stains are removed. The fіnаl сусlеѕ spins thе garments tо expel аny rеmаіnіng solvent аnd thеn tumble drіеѕ thеm with wаrm аіr.

The Pressing Process

Immediately following cleaning, the clothes are pressed. Depending on the garment, it is either hand pressed, re-shaped with a body form, or steamed. For example, a delicate silk blouse would be steamed, whereas a standard pair of cotton pants would be hand pressed.

The Final Inspection Process

After garments are pressed, they are sent to Final Inspection. Here, the clothes are given a once-over. Similar to the First Inspection, we check for any remaining stains, pressing quality, etc. If a stain was not fully removed during cleaning, we will directly treat the stain again with a stronger solvent in hopes to fully remove it.
Though we try our best, it’s important to note that some stains just can’t be removed. Watermarks, caramelization stains from sugar-based substances, bleach spots, and old, set-in stains are very difficult and sometimes impossible, to remove. Therefore, when you do have a stain on an item, it’s important that you bring it in as soon as possible. If a stain is fresh, there is a much better chance we can remove it.

Want To Learn More?

Model Cleaners has been ranked among Wеѕtеrn PA and Morgantown, WV’s most trusted dry cleaners. Try us out today to discover why. Stop into any of our convenient locations or join our FREE pickup & delivery service. You can also find us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

We Are Expanding.

The Largest Dry Cleaner in Western, PA Just Got Bigger.

Model Cleaners is very excited to announce that Ruby’s Cleaners of the North Hills has merged with the Region’s Largest Award-Winning, Family Owned and Operated Master-Drycleaner, Model Cleaners. Ruby’s Cleaners stores are in Allison Park, Babcock, Middle Road, Seven Fields, Franklin Park, Treesdale, Ingomar, and Oakmont.

These locations will be converting to Model Cleaners locations over the course of the year. This means our footprint just got larger and we will be able to service more areas than ever before. This will also give Model Cleaners 20 total locations throughout the greater Pittsburgh area to better serve our community.

What does acquiring Ruby’s Cleaners mean?

President of Model Cleaners, Dan LaCarte states that “Acquiring Ruby’s Cleaners, is a great addition to the Model Family of stores. We are excited about giving the customers of Ruby’s Cleaners added time-saving services that we offer at Model Cleaners. Most specifically, our Free Pickup and Delivery service will now be an option for the current customers of Ruby’s Cleaners”

Model Cleaners would like to state that the current customers should not see any disruption to their current experience; in fact, they can expect the same great customer service and cleaning expertise combined with new benefits that only Model Cleaners can deliver.

This change will happen over time, so Model Cleaners will make sure to communicate with customers as the transition occurs. We are expecting a smooth transition for us and most importantly our valued customers. As always, thank you for being our valued guest.

Model Cleaners Acquires Ruby's Cleaners
Model Cleaners Expands

Model Cleaners Set to Launch 2017 Coats for Kids Competition

Model Cleaners is set to launch the 2017 annual Coats for Kids Competition among area schools, with the overall program goal to collect, clean and deliver 10,000 coats to area kids that are in need of staying warm during the cold months ahead.

Below is a quick snapshot on how the Model Cleaners Coats for Kids Competition works:

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$54,000 dollars of Free Coat Cleaning given away by Model Cleaners to help area Kids stay warm!

Kids helping other needy Kids stay warm this winter! That is what caring for one another is all about!!

Charleroi Area Students stock the Model Coat bins with light worn Coats for kids in need! Over 750 Coats were donated by Charleroi Area School District!
Charleroi Area Middle School Students help Model Cleaners General Manager, Gregg Anders in stocking the Model Cleaners  Coat bins with  Coats for Kids before the cold winter! Over 700 Coats were donated by Charleroi Area School District!

Over 4,000 area  kids and families in need of a warm coat will stay warm this winter thanks to the efforts of area students and Model Cleaners.

Pleasant Valley Elementary School students filling up the Model Coat donation bins in an effort to help other kids stay warm this winter
Kids helping Kids:Pleasant Valley Elementary School students filling up the Model Coat donation bins in an effort to help other kids stay warm this winter. Peters Township School District collected over 1,000 Coats for Kids in just 8 weeks!

With the help of Upper St Clair, Seton LaSalle, Charleroi, Peters Twp and Belle Vernon school districts, Model Cleaners collected, cleaned and delivered over 4,000 coats since October 9th! At Model we have given away $54,000 dollars of Free Cleaning in an effort to help kids stay warm this winter!

Upper St Clair Student Council was presented a $1,000 check by Model Cleaners President Dan LaCarte for finishing in 1st place in the Coats for Kids Competition!
2016 Coats For Kids Champions: Upper St Clair Student Council was presented a $1,000 check by Model Cleaners President Dan LaCarte for finishing in 1st place in the Coats for Kids Competition!

The final Coats 4 Kids standings are below! Upper St Clair pulled out a tight win over Seton LaSalle in the 1st Annual Model Cleaners Coats for Kids Competition!  Thank you to all the students, parents and administrators for all your help the past 8 weeks!

We will be back in 2017 with more schools and hopefully more coats donated, cleaned  and delivered for area Kids in need!

Coats 4 Kids StandingsEnrollmentCoats CollectedCoats/Student
Upper St Clair (9-12)13949580.687
Seton LaSalle (9-12)5193370.649
Charleroi (K-12)15327230.472
Peters Twp (K-12)430011760.273
Belle Vernon (K-12)25223820.151

Model Cleaners recognized as Pittsburgh Business Times Family Business of the Year in Region

LaCarte Enterprises was recognized by The Pittsburgh Business Times as the 2016 Family Business of the Year in the 226 – 400 employee category.

Founded 30 years ago, Model Cleaners is the Pittsburgh Region’s largest family owned dry- cleaning operation with 12 dry-cleaning locations and free pickup and delivery services to more than 70 communities in Western Pennsylvania. Model Cleaners is also the leading provider of home/office pickup and delivery service in the region, with half of their business coming from their free pickup and delivery service.

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Model’s New Upper St Clair store location at Norman Centre 2 Plaza set to open March 21st!

USC sign in front window
Model Cleaners set to open March 21st at  Norman Centre Plaza 2 in Upper St. Clair-  our new space is only 100 yards away from our current location that we are moving from,  the new space features a bigger customer service area and improved customer parking. We also will have our same  friendly Model customer service staff ready to assist you with your cleaning needs.
Norman Center 2 front pylon
Model’s New Upper St Clair location opening at 1775 N. Highland Rd in Upper St Clair features co-tenants such as Louis Anthony Jewelers, The Pie Place and Pier 1- Starting March 21st Model Cleaners will be open from Monday thru Friday’s from 8am to 7pm and open Saturdays from 9am to 6pm.

 

We will be still be open at our current Upper St Clair location located at 1744 Washington Rd. until Saturday March 19th so stop by and ask us about details on our pending Grand Opening Celebration!

2nd Annual Food Drive set to kick off at Model Cleaners

The Holiday season is around the corner and while many of us our enjoying the holiday season with our families there any many families and children that are less fortunate that will go hungry during the holiday season. Please help Model Cleaners with our 2nd Annual  Food Drive this fall. Please visit anyone of our 13 Model locations and help the Hungry!

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Model Cleaners Holiday Route & Store Schedule 2014

Route Service Schedule

Thanksgiving: Week of November 24th
Monday-Thursday routes will instead run on Monday-Wednesday
Tuesday-Friday routes will remain the same.
All Model routes and stores will be closed Thursday November, 27th

Christmas: Week of December 22nd
Monday-Thursday will ONLY run on Monday
Tuesday-Friday routes will ONLY run on Tuesday
All Model routes and stores will be closed Thursday, December 25th

New Years: Week of December 29th
Monday-Thursday routes will instead run Monday-Wednesday
Tuesday-Friday will remain the same
All Model routes and stores will be closed Thursday, January 1st

Stores Holiday Hours:

Thanksgiving 11/27/14: Closed

*Black Friday Hours 11/28/14: All locations open at 10am and close at 6pm.

Christmas Eve 12/24/14: Close early at noon
Christmas Day 12/25/14: Closed

*Day after Christmas Hours 12/26/14: All Locations open at 10am and close at 6pm.

New Years Eve 12/31/14: Close early at 4pm
New Years Day 1/1/15: Closed

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