By a local West Chester mom who’s learned a thing or two about laundry… the hard way.
It’s that time of year again—August. The month where Target becomes a battleground of supply shopping, new shoes arrive one size too small, and the only thing louder than the kids is the group text thread about which teacher your child didn’t get.
And somewhere in all the chaos—between printing schedules, packing lunches, and locating that one lost permission slip—is the laundry.
Yep. Clothes. Uniforms. Gym gear. Favorite hoodies. Dorm bedding. All of it needs to be clean, folded, and looking halfway decent before the first day of school. And if you’re like me, trying to juggle multiple kids, part-time work, PTA emails, and a suspicious-looking science project left in the minivan, you know how overwhelming this can be.
That’s why I’m sharing my secret weapon for back-to-school sanity: Deluxe Cleaners & Alterations in West Chester, OH.
1. The Dirty Truth About Back-to-School Laundry
Back-to-school season is exciting. It’s fresh starts, sharpened pencils, and the smell of new notebooks. But let’s be honest—it’s also a messy season.
If you have kids, you know:
- School uniforms somehow attract mystery stains before they even leave the house.
- High schoolers wear the same hoodie for weeks and then expect it washed yesterday.
- Athletes produce a special kind of laundry. You know the smell. 😷
- College students return home with laundry bags the size of beanbag chairs.
When you’re already stressed about schedules, why also stress about stains?
Deluxe Cleaners & Alterations makes it easy with expert dry cleaning, wash-and-fold laundry, and even free pick-up and delivery. That’s right—you don’t even have to leave your house.
2. Dorm Room Drop-Offs Deserve Fresh Laundry
Let’s talk college kids for a second.
They’re finally flying the nest, setting up dorm rooms, learning to live off instant ramen… and pretending they don’t still need their mom. 😏
But here’s the truth: even the most independent college student appreciates fresh, folded laundry—and you appreciate NOT being handed three months’ worth when they come home for the weekend.
Deluxe Cleaners helps make the transition easier:
- Comforters, sheets, pillowcases—all cleaned and ready for move-in day
- Dress clothes for interviews, events, or class presentations
- Laundry service available when they’re home (or for you to gift during visits!)
One tip from this mom? Send them back with a folded basket of fresh laundry and a gentle reminder that the world appreciates clean socks.
3. Uniforms, Gym Clothes & the Never-Ending Cycle
Back in the day, my son’s gym clothes sat in the bottom of his backpack until they had evolved into something sentient.
Now? I send them straight to Deluxe Cleaners.
Whether it’s:
- Polo shirts for private schools
- Band uniforms
- Cheer outfits
- Football pants
- Practice jerseys
…Deluxe Cleaners gets them looking (and smelling) like new. Their experienced team knows exactly how to treat different fabrics and remove stains the rest of us have given up on.
And for the busy mornings where you accidentally left laundry in the washer overnight (been there!), their executive shirt folding and hang-pack services make last-minute dressing easy and polished.
4. Homeschool? You Still Deserve Clean Clothes… and Sanity.
Let’s not forget the homeschool moms!
Just because your kids aren’t hopping on a bus doesn’t mean they don’t need clean outfits—and YOU deserve laundry help too.
Maybe you want to avoid the whole “is that spaghetti sauce or paint?” mystery after art class. Or maybe you want one week where you’re not rewashing the same hoodie because your tween insists it’s “still fine.”
Whatever the case, you’ve earned a break.
And can I just say… there’s something magical about not folding a mountain of laundry while reciting multiplication tables.
Pro tip for homeschool families: Set up a regular laundry pick-up and delivery schedule and give yourself back a few hours a week. You can thank me later—with a clean apron.
5. Don’t Forget Alterations!
With growing kids, last year’s pants suddenly become this year’s capris—and not in a cute way.
Luckily, Deluxe Cleaners has a top-notch alterations team that can hem, adjust waistbands, let out seams, and rescue you from the “but I wanted to wear THIS today!” meltdowns.
Need a blazer taken in for your high schooler’s debate team? Done.
College dress shirt a little too boxy? No problem.
Tears, patches, and uniform repair? Absolutely.
They even handle more complex alterations—think formalwear, bridal (hello, fall weddings), and delicate fabrics.
6. Family-Owned, Woman-Led, Community-Focused ❤️
If you’re like me, you care about supporting local.
That’s why I trust Deluxe Cleaners & Alterations. LeeAnn Gentry has been working with textiles since high school and leads a team of professionals who care about doing things right.
They’re not some big chain. They’re part of the West Chester community—raising families here, hiring local, and offering personalized service that feels like home.
In fact, both of their locations are just a quick drive from the schools, making it easy to drop off on your way to pick up the science fair tri-fold board you forgot… again.
7. Services You’ll Love This Back-to-School Season
Here’s a quick roundup of what you can take off your plate:
✅ Dry Cleaning for uniforms, jackets, and dress clothes
✅ Wash & Fold Laundry—no more folding at midnight!
✅ Shirt Folding + Hanging (great for dorm packing or busy mornings)
✅ Free Pick-Up & Delivery (yes, really!)
✅ Alterations and tailoring
✅ Comforter & Bedding Cleaning
✅ Eco-Friendly Options for delicate or sensitive skin
You can learn more or schedule pick-up/delivery right on their website:
👉 https://deluxecleanersandalterations.com
8. One Last Tip from a Tired but Happy Mom
The first day of school is always bittersweet. It’s new beginnings and packed lunches, excitement and eye rolls, photos on the porch and someone inevitably forgetting their water bottle.
But with help from local partners like Deluxe Cleaners & Alterations, it doesn’t have to be chaotic.
You focus on the memories. Let them handle the mess.
From my laundry room to yours, have a great back-to-school season—and may all your socks come out of the dryer in pairs.