Acceptance of Terms of Service
Thank you for selecting Yale Cleaners to be your family’s dry cleaner. By opening an account and using the services provided by Yale Cleaners, LLC. you accept the terms and conditions set forth. Please review these terms prior to paying for any of our services. These terms and conditions are subject to change. We value the opportunity to provide service to you and your family.
Speed of Service
Yale Cleaners proudly offers Same Day Service Monday through Saturday, at all locations. Monday through Friday, orders dropped off by 12pm (Noon), will be ready by 5pm. On Saturday, orders dropped off by 12pm (Noon) will be ready by 4pm. This is possible because all items are cleaned on site.
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Household items such as blankets, comforters, and bedspreads may take up to three business days to process. Wedding gowns and other preservation items can take up to two weeks to process.
Time Special
If you need your order faster than our standard Same Day Service, please request a Time Special with the store manager. While Time Specials are not guaranteed, our team strives to honor every reasonable request.
Yale’s Cleaning Process
When you drop off an order at Yale Cleaners, it will be processed as follows:
Barcodes
Yale Cleaners will adhere a permanent barcode to your garments in an inconspicuous location. Our barcode technology helps us track your item throughout the cleaning process. It also helps ensure consistent billing and special handling requests on every visit.
Some items cannot accommodate a permanent barcode and will be tagged with a temporary barcode. As a result, we will not have a trackable history for those items.
Care Label
In order to protect your garments, Yale Cleaners follows the Care Label instructions on each item we process.
If one of our garment care specialists determines your item needs to be cleaned by a method contradictory to its care label, then we will advise you of any potential risks. If you authorize Yale to proceed, then Yale will not be liable for any damage.
If you request a cleaning process that contradicts the garments Care Label, Yale will advise you of any potential risks. If you authorize Yale to proceed, then Yale will not be liable for any damage.
Garments with missing or removed Care Labels will be evaluated by a garment care professional and cleaned with the utmost care. Yale will advise you of the best cleaning method and any potential risks.
Dry Cleaning and Shirt Laundry
Yale Cleaners’ garment care specialists will handle your garments with the utmost care. Items will be cleaned using specific processes which, in our opinion, are best suited to the nature and conditions of each garment. Nevertheless, do to many variables, we cannot guarantee against color loss, color bleeding, shrinkage, damage to weak fabrics, or damage to ancillary items, trims and other embellishments.
Dry Cleaning
Dry cleaning is the process of cleaning textiles in a solvent based solution instead of water. Yale Cleaners uses EcoSolv, an environmentally conscious dry cleaning solvent. EcoSolv provides the perfect balance of delivering great cleaning results, without harming our environment.
Yale Cleaners’ Dry Cleaning Process is further enhanced by our commitment to solvent purity. Our solvent is continually purified through over filtration and distillation to remove all impurities. Additionally, we utilize the best detergent available, leaving your clothes clean and scent free.
Wet Cleaning
Wet cleaning is the process of washing “dry clean only” items using procedures that prevent shrinkage, loss of color, and fabric distortion.
Our wet cleaning process is different. Yale has developed and built special washers for this process. Additionally, we have worked directly with a chemist to develop a unique detergent and conditioner used to ensure the safe cleaning of these items. If your “dry clean only” item needs to be wet cleaned, you can depend on the experts at Yale Cleaners.
Shirt Laundry and Jeans
Yale Cleaners commercial laundry process involves washing and starching the item, then pressing it from wet to dry on specialized equipment. We utilize an enzyme detergent that is safe on colors and brightens whites. This product also eliminates the need to pretreat collars and cuffs, which helps prolong the shirt’s life. Our patented cooked starch process gives your garments a smooth yet stiff finish.
Not every garment type can be cleaned using this method. This process is specifically designed for:
To prevent damage, items that have other fibers, including spandex should not be cleaned using this method. Items with snap buttons or other embellishments should not be cleaned using this method.
Cooked Starch
All starch is not created equal, that is why Yale Cleaners invented and patented our cooked starch process. Each day, our starch is made with pure food grade corn starch, mixed with water and cooked to perfection. This results in a smooth, crisp finish. You will be able to see and feel the difference. Upon request, laundry items can receive the starch level of your preference. We offer no, light, medium, and heavy starch level options.
Button Replacement
During the professional shirt laundry process, shirts are pressed from wet to dry on hot head presses under high pressure. From time to time, this causes buttons to crack and break. Yale Cleaners replaces broken and missing buttons on clothing we process. If we fail to replace a broken or missing button, please let us know and we will replace the button and reclean that item for free.
Our team makes every effort to replace buttons with an exact match. When a suitable replacement cannot be found or acquired, Yale will replace all the buttons on the item with an agreed upon alternative.
Stain Removal
Yale Cleaners’ team members inspect every garment several times during the cleaning process. However, we also ask for customers to inform us of any stains, including location and type, when dropping off an order. The odds of successful stain removal increase if our technicians know what caused the stain. Yale Cleaners has made this process easy and convenient using the ExtraCare feature in our smartphone app.
Please note, Yale Cleaners cannot guarantee the removal of all stains. Our experienced dry cleaning professionals use the best stain removing products and techniques on the market. Unfortunately, despite our best efforts, some stains are permanent or cannot be completely removed. Permanent stains are often caused by the following:
Yale Cleaners will treat problematic stains with great caution. However, some stains require a more aggressive approach with the potential of damage to the garment. Customer approval and a release of liability is required before Yale attempts these advanced stain removal methods.
Yale Cleaners does not charge an additional fee for stain removal, as it is included in the cost of cleaning an item. Our experts successfully remove approximately 92% of all stains. However, because of the labor and expense involved to clean garments and treat stains, the cleaning fee is not waived when a stain cannot be completely removed.
Pricing and Payment
Yale Cleaners reserves the right to change prices at any time and without notice. Yale Cleaners gladly accepts the following forms of payment; Cash, Credit Card, Apple Pay, Android Pay, Contactless Pay, Gift Card, Yale Charge Account, Check and Yale Cleaners Plus – Automatic Billing. Returned checks are subject to a $25.00 service charge.
Customers are encouraged to pick up their entire order on the return visit. However, upon request, you may pick up one individual invoice (ticket) at a time. Each invoice includes from one to five items. Unfortunately, customers cannot choose to pick up fewer items than are on one invoice (ticket). If you wish to pick up your order one item at a time, all items must be individually invoiced and will incur $0.25/piece upcharge, and must be requested at the time of drop off.
Fair Price Policy
Yale Cleaners prices are based solely upon our costs of doing business, the expertise, and the time it takes to complete the requested drycleaning or laundry service. We try to charge the same price for garments of a similar type. Price determinations are not based upon:
Our policy is based upon our costs, as well as providing the level and quality of services our customers expect. We attempt to inspect all items in order to insure accurate pricing before delivery. We regularly review and adjust prices as necessary.
Coupon Policy
Yale appreciates your business and we understand the importance of value in today’s marketplace. That’s why we offer great money saving coupons to meet the needs of our customers. Saving money on professional garment care has never been easier with Yale Cleaners. We offer digital coupons loaded directly to your account in our App or coupons can be found on our website and Facebook. If you prefer, Yale will even mail you coupons on request.
Coupon Rules:
Digital/Web Coupons:
Web coupons are subject to limitations and expiration dates. Web coupons may also have a limited number of uses; see each offer for restrictions.
Yale Cleaners Plus – Automatic Payment
Yale Cleaners has integrated with Shift4 to provide our customers with a secure method of automatic payment. Using Shift4’s patented technology, Yale Cleaners will tokenize and process your debit/credit card without storing the card’s information.
Customers enrolled in Yale Cleaners Plus will have their credit/debit card automatically charged the day their order is complete; either at the time of pick up, or at the end of the day. Every order will automatically receive a 20% discount, no cleaning minimums required. Because this is an automated process, coupons cannot be used for this payment method. Enrolled customers can update their payment information or cancel at any time.
“On My Way” (Yale Cleaners Plus Members Only)
Customers enrolled in Yale Cleaners Plus can take advantage of this free service. Once your order is complete, use the Yale Cleaners App to alert us that you are in route to pick up your order. A team member will then gather your order before you arrive. Prompt pick up is easy using the drive-thru’s outside lane (Marked Yale Cleaners +, “On My Way”). Upon arrival, a team member will quickly place the order in your car, and your back on your way.
When using the “On My Way” service, our app will send us your estimated time of arrival (ETA), not your specific location. This is done to both prioritize orders, and to ensure your order is gathered before your arrival. Additionally, the app will prompt you for your car’s description (color and vehicle type) called My Ride. This information is to help quickly identify you upon your arrival. It is important to keep your My Ride information up to date.
If you initiate an “On My Way” order, and for any reason do not pick up that day, then the order will be placed back into inventory. If desired, you can again request “On My Way” at your convenience. The "On My Way" service will be disabled at the end of the business day if your ETA is more than 5 minutes after Yale’s closing time. Please allow our team at least 5 minutes to process an “On My Way” Order before your arrival.
24 Hour Drop Off Window
For your convenience, Yale Cleaners has order drop off windows available 24 hours a day. Please only deposit your order using a Yale Cleaners blue express bag or similar bag with the following information attached:
Yale’s drop off windows are protected by a lock with a 6 digit passcode. This code can be found on your blue express bag or by asking one of our team members.
Personal Items
Please check all garments for money, jewelry, detachable buttons, cufflinks, belts or other valuables prior to bringing them to us. If we find any valuables in your garments, we will make every effort to safeguard and return them to you. However, we cannot be held liable for the loss of any found personal items.
Unclaimed Orders
At Yale, we understand life can get hectic and you can easily forget about your dry cleaning. That’s why we give customers up to one (1) year to pick up their order. An order left unclaimed after one (1) year from the drop off date will be donated to a local charity. Our team will make every effort to contact a customer before removing items from the store. For this reason, it is important to keep your account information up to date. To protect the charities that receive donations, Yale Cleaners does not disclose their information.
Customer Service Issues/Claims Overview
Yale Cleaners does its utmost to care for your garments. Although we have an extremely low rate of garment issues, problems will arise from time to time. If you are not 100% satisfied with our services, or if any of your items are missing or damaged, please report the problem to the store manager promptly. If we encounter an issue of concern during the cleaning process, our team will contact you directly.
Yale Cleaners takes pride in providing excellent customer service by quickly resolving all customer service issues in a fair and timely manner. To resolve any type of customer service or garment issue, first report the problem to the store manager. Yale’s store managers are responsible for correcting all customer service problems. They also have the authority to resolve any claim that may arise. However, if you are unable to resolve the issue with the store manager, customers are encouraged to contact the corporate office using this link or calling (918) 461-8612.
In the dry cleaning business garment problems and claims can be very tricky due to a variety of reasons. Customer service problems are resolved through the following process:
Return/Re-Cleaning Policy
Yale Cleaners inspects every garment before returning it to the customer to ensure it meets our strict quality requirements. We also encourage our customers to inspect their articles at the time of pick up. If you receive an item that we processed and you are not 100% satisfied, please let us know and we will happily re-process the item(s) free of charge. Item(s) should be returned to us within 30 days, not worn and in its Yale Cleaners packaging, if possible.
Damage
Yale Cleaners exercises great care in cleaning and pressing garments entrusted to us. Yale has invested in the best facilities and equipment available. Our staff has years of experience and extensive training. Damage to a garment can be incurred in many ways, and is not always visible until after the item is cleaned.
Damage can occur in any of the following ways:
For these reasons and despite our best efforts, some garments will not withstand any normal cleaning processes. Garments can contain defects in materials which may result in tears or development of small holes in the fabric that are not readily apparent prior to processing. This type of damage is often a result of improper storage or normal wear and tear by the user. Yale Cleaners is not responsible for garments that incur damage as a result of age, normal wear and tear and improper storage.
Yale Cleaners cannot guarantee against color loss, color bleeding, shrinkage, or any other problem that results from improper manufacturing.
Yale Cleaners’ garment care experts work very hard to ensure high quality dependable cleaning. However, we cannot eliminate all human error. The most common damage caused by cleaners includes; aggressive spotting techniques causing color loss or holes, failing to follow the care label or damage to fragile decorative elements. In the rare event that one of our team members damages your garment, Yale will accept responsibility and follow our claims process.
If it's determined that Yale Cleaners damaged your item(s), Yale Cleaners will pay the Fair Market Value for the garment(s), not Replacement Value. (For more information about our calculated Fair Market Value, please review the Garment Valuation section.)
Loss of Garment
Yale Cleaners has invested in the latest barcode technology to minimize human error and greatly diminish the possibility of lost garments. However, there will be instances where items may get misplaced or lost. If this should occur, we ask that you advise us of any discrepancy within 30 Days of picking up your garments. When reporting a lost item please provide the type of garment, brand, color, description, size and the date of drop off. We will promptly investigate the matter.
If it's determined your item(s) were lost in our care, Yale Cleaners will pay the Fair Market Value for the garment(s), not Replacement Value. (For more information about our calculated Fair Market Value, please review the Garment Valuation section.)
Garment Valuation / Fair Claims Adjustment Guide
If you have a garment that is lost or damaged that results in a claim, Yale Cleaners will pay the Fair Market Value, not the full Replacement Value for the item. To determine the fair market value, Yale utilizes information provided to us from the customer, information from our computer system, Yale’s enhanced version of the “Fair Claims Adjustment Guide” plus other market factors.
The “Fair Claims Adjustment Guide” was developed by the American National Standards Institute and is used by Federal and State courts, insurance companies, dry cleaners and other textile related industries all over the world. For many reasons, Yale modified the depreciation formulas in the Fair Claims Adjustment Guide to favor our customers by as much as 60%. Additionally, most dry cleaners cap claims to ten (10) times the cleaning price. Yale does not believe this is fair or honest, and therefore we do not use this standard.
Our claims process is designed to favor the customer. Customers provide us with both the replacement cost and the age of the garment. If possible, Yale verifies the item’s age using its cleaning history from our database. Next, this information is input into Yale’s enhanced version of the Fair Claims Adjustment Guide to arrive at the garment’s current value. Once a value has been determined, our team will work with the customer to resolve the matter.