Wet Cleaning Services

Your "Dry Clean Only" Clothes Deserve Better

Professional wet cleaning gets your most delicate garments spotless — without the toxic chemicals that traditional dry cleaners use. Safer for your clothes, your skin, and the planet.

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Not "Dry Cleaning". Better Than Dry Cleaning.

If your garment tag says "dry clean only," that doesn't mean it has to be cleaned with chemicals. Professional wet cleaning uses water, biodegradable detergents, and computer-controlled machines to achieve a superior clean — on the exact garments dry cleaners have been handling for decades. We pioneered wet cleaning in Chicago because we believe no one should have to choose between clean clothes and clean air.

The Yashu Washu Difference

Clean Without Compromise

No harsh chemicals, no shortcuts, no exceptions. Just a better way to care for the clothes that matter most.

No Toxic Chemicals

Most dry cleaners still use PERC — a chemical linked to cancer. We built our entire process around never needing it. Not once.

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Meticulous Care

Every item is inspected, treated for its specific fabric and condition, and finished by hand. Because throwing it in a machine isn't care.

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Designer Safe

We're trusted with Gucci, Burberry, cashmere, silk, and heirlooms. If it's valuable to you, it's handled with precision by us.

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What We Often Handle

If the Tag Says "Dry Clean Only," We've Got It

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A Greener Clean. No Compromises.

Wet cleaning isn’t just better for your clothes — it’s measurably better for the environment. Our process uses significantly less energy than conventional dry cleaning, produces no hazardous waste, and requires no chemical disposal. We back that up with reusable bags, hanger recycling, paperless operations, and low-emission delivery vehicles.

The Process

How Pickup And Delivery Works

New customers get 30% off their first order. Standard dry cleaning and wet cleaning only. Auto-applied. Sign up or text “Pick Up” to 224-888-3222.

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Schedule or Drop Off
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We Clean & Care
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Delivered or Ready Anytime
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Why Chicago Chooses Us

Wet Cleaning Experts Since 2016

We’ve been changing how Chicago cares for its clothes for nearly a decade. No shortcuts. No PERC. Just expert cleaning, handled with real attention and returned to you in better condition than you left it.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is wet cleaning actually safe for "dry clean only" items?

Yes. Professional wet cleaning is specifically designed for garments labeled “dry clean only.” Our machines, detergents, and finishing techniques are calibrated to handle delicate fabrics — including silk, wool, cashmere, and structured garments — without damage.

Home washing machines use heat, agitation, and generic detergents that can shrink, stretch, or fade delicate fabrics. Our professional wet cleaning equipment uses controlled temperature, gentle mechanical action, and specially formulated biodegradable detergents — a completely different process.

PERC (perchloroethylene) is the chemical solvent used by most traditional dry cleaners. The International Agency for Research on Cancer classifies it as a possible human carcinogen. It also contaminates soil and groundwater. Yashu Washu has never used PERC — wet cleaning is our alternative.

Absolutely. We regularly clean pieces from brands like Gucci, Burberry, Theory, and more. If you have something particularly valuable or sentimental, let us know when you schedule — we’ll treat it accordingly.

No. You can use our 24/7 lockers for drop-off and pickup at your convenience, or schedule a free pickup/delivery route stop. You’ll get photo updates and notifications throughout.

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