About Swannanoa Cleaners

Explore our legacy as Asheville’s leader in professional textile care. See what sets Swannanoa Cleaners apart in garment cleaning, heirloom restoration, and specialty storage.

A Century Of Trusted Craft

About Our Heritage: 125+ Years of Asheville Excellence

Swannanoa Cleaners is more than a dry cleaner—our story is woven into the fabric of Asheville. Founded by Canie Brown in 1900, we have spent over a century refining the craft of professional textile care. Our Coxe Avenue headquarters serves as the hub for a network of locations across Asheville. Generations of families, professional, and businesses trust us to care for garments, heirlooms, and textiles with expertise honed over more than 125 years.

SERVING THE AREA SINCE

1900

FAQS

About Swannanoa Cleaners: Your Questions Answered

  • What makes Swannanoa Cleaners unique in Asheville’s textile care?

    Swannanoa Cleaners stands apart for our 125+ years of heritage, expert staff, and specialized services such as heirloom restoration and climate-controlled storage, making us Asheville’s trusted name for delicate and high-value textile care.

  • How does Swannanoa Cleaners’ history benefit my garments?

    Our century-plus experience means every item receives care informed by generations of expertise. We blend traditional craftsmanship with advanced techniques for optimal cleaning and preservation of your textiles.

  • Which Asheville neighborhoods does Swannanoa Cleaners serve?

    ALL OF THEM. People come from nearby neighborhoods and surrounding cities for our tailored textile care and the friendly service that we provide for every customer.

  • What is Swannanoa Cleaners’ approach to heirloom restoration?

    We use specialized hand-finishing, blocking, and restoration techniques to preserve and protect family heirlooms, wedding gowns, and vintage linens, treating each piece as irreplaceable history.

  • How does Swannanoa Cleaners handle damage restoration?

    With certified technicians, and advanced odor- and stain-removal processes, we restore textiles damaged by fire, water, or smoke, minimizing loss and stress for our clients.

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