Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Eco-Friendly Dry Cleaning in Portland
Bee Tailors & Cleaners has been serving Portland communities since 1951 as Oregon's original environmentally safe dry cleaner. Our family-owned business combines 72 years of experience with modern techniques to deliver exceptional dry cleaning, tailoring, and garment preservation services. We pioneered the use of alternative solvents in the industry, refusing to use toxic perchloroethylene while maintaining garment integrity through meticulous quality control processes. Our professionally trained tailors at both Portland locations offer walk-in alterations services for pants, coats, and custom fittings. Free pickup and delivery services cover the greater Portland metro area, serving both residential and commercial clients.We specialize in cleaning delicate items including wedding gowns, comforters, and dress shirts using advanced finishing equipment and hand-touch techniques. Our commitment to environmentally responsible practices remains unwavering, evidenced by our decades-long dedication to non-toxic cleaning solutions and sustainable business operations. This enduring legacy combines family tradition with technical expertise, ensuring garments receive the highest level of care since our founding. With two convenient locations and extended weekday hours, we maintain our reputation as Portland's most trusted cleaner through consistent quality and customer-first service.
Services
Dry Cleaning
Tailoring
Pickup & Delivery
Bridal Gowns
Shirt Service
Household Items
Details
- Year established: 1951
Highlights and features
- We offer 72 years of family-owned dry cleaning expertise since 1951
- We pioneered the use of environmentally safe cleaning products in Oregon
- We provide free pickup and delivery services across Portland metro area
- Our trained technicians inspect every garment before and after cleaning
- We specialize in wedding gown preservation using on-site, high-quality materials
Services
Dry Cleaning
Our environmentally safe dry cleaning service uses non-toxic solvents to protect garments and the planet. Trained technicians inspect each item before and after treatment, ensuring proper care for delicate fabrics and special garments. With decades of experience since 1951, we maintain Oregon's highest cleaning standards while preserving garment quality and longevity.
Tailoring
Professional tailoring at both Portland locations handles hemming, zipper replacements, and coat relining. No appointments needed with our walk-in service. Our trained specialists ensure perfect fit adjustments using traditional techniques combined with modern precision, serving both casual and formal wear requirements.
Pickup & Delivery
Free pickup and delivery covers home and office locations throughout Portland metro area. This service accommodates both regular cleaning needs and special items. Customers can schedule pickups through our contact form, eliminating transportation concerns while maintaining service accessibility for residential and business clients.
Bridal Gowns
Specialized bridal gown cleaning, pressing, and preservation services protect your important garment. On-site specialists use quality materials for cleaning and storage. We offer free gown delivery to downtown dressing rooms, with post-wedding preservation ensuring long-term protection through professional cleaning and archival packaging.
Shirt Service
Advanced shirt finishing equipment combined with manual quality checks ensures pristine dress shirts. Each garment receives individual attention for missing buttons and touch-ups. Our process maintains crispness and appearance across multiple wearings, serving business professionals and special occasion needs with consistent results.
Questions
What makes Bee Tailors & Cleaners different from other dry cleaners?
We were Oregon's first eco-friendly cleaner using non-toxic solvents since 1951, combining family tradition with modern garment care techniques.
What areas do you serve for pickup and delivery?
Our free pickup and delivery service covers the entire Portland metro area for both residential and business clients.
Do you require appointments for tailoring services?
No appointments needed - our Portland locations offer walk-in tailoring with professionally trained specialists available during business hours.
How do you handle wedding gown preservation?
We provide on-site gown cleaning, repair, and preservation using high-quality materials, including free delivery to downtown Portland dressing rooms.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept all major credit cards, cash, checks, and Apple Pay at both Portland locations.
Are your dry cleaning processes environmentally safe?
Yes, we've never used toxic solvents like perchloroethylene, maintaining our position as Oregon's original environmentally-safe cleaner since 1951.
Reviews (5)
Kathleen M.
Mar 05, 2022
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Do not take your clothes here. I dropped off my wedding dress in August, being told it would be done (cleaned and a couple buttons sewn on) in about a month and they would give me a call. I called numerous times over the next 6 months to be told they needed to check on it and would call me back (they never did). I finally received a call at the end of February saying it was done. When I went to pick it up I saw that one of the bra pads that was sewn into the dress was now safety pinned to the outside of the bag.
When I asked about it they said it must have gotten detached (it was attached when I dropped it off). I opened the bag to find out that the dress HAD NOT EVEN BEEN TOUCHED! I asked "was this cleaned" and their response was "it was pretty trashed when we got it". It was very obviously never cleaned and the buttons were never sewn on. Huge waste of time using this place. I took my dress elsewhere to be cleaned.
When I asked about it they said it must have gotten detached (it was attached when I dropped it off). I opened the bag to find out that the dress HAD NOT EVEN BEEN TOUCHED! I asked "was this cleaned" and their response was "it was pretty trashed when we got it". It was very obviously never cleaned and the buttons were never sewn on. Huge waste of time using this place. I took my dress elsewhere to be cleaned.
J. B.
Nov 11, 2021
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Great customer service and they take great care of my clothes! I send them a lot of designer items that can be tricky and they always perform flawlessly.
Jesse Alvarez
Nov 07, 2021
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The tailor here used to work at Saks and it shows. My new used shirts turned out wonderfully after bringing them here for fitting. The tailor at the Uptown Bee location had retired days prior which left this tailor picking up the slack, understandably causing service delays. Between the time I dropped my shirts off and the scheduled pick up time, there was a death in my family and I needed one of them for the funeral.
I made a phone call and was told I would have the shirt that I wanted in time. When I arrived to pick it up, both of the shirts were ready! The work did not appear rushed at all. I appreciate the compassionate responsiveness to my needs as a customer. I will definitely recommend this place for alterations!
I made a phone call and was told I would have the shirt that I wanted in time. When I arrived to pick it up, both of the shirts were ready! The work did not appear rushed at all. I appreciate the compassionate responsiveness to my needs as a customer. I will definitely recommend this place for alterations!
John Moody
Jun 24, 2021
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Great quality and outstanding service with a personal touch! Bee does a much better job than other cleaners I've tried, the best possible in my opinion, and this has held true for over 20 years that I've been a customer. Bee also offers quality alterations / repairs at reasonable prices, not to mention pick up and delivery services. Hats off to Jay and his excellent team. They're the best!
Vicki Mercer
May 31, 2021
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We've used this dry cleaner for over 30 years. They are professional and make every effort to please the customer. My cleaning is ready as promised, alterations are prompt and professionally done. We are very loyal to this family owned business. Service: Alterations
