Green and Clean: Hexham’s New Eco Dry Cleaner is Pressing for a Better Planet
The Tyne Valley has a new addition to its business community, as Launder and Press Hexham opens its doors, bringing over 20 years of experience in the laundry industry. The new venture is led by Jeanette Groom, originally from Liverpool, who has successfully managed laundries across the North East, including a thriving location in Heaton, Newcastle.
Nestled within a parade of shops on St Luke’s Road in the town, Launder and Press Hexham has a strong focus on serving local businesses, catering primarily to Airbnb hosts, hotels, restaurants, as well as domestic customers for the cleaning of suits, trousers, and dresses.
Managing the Hexham location is Natalie Worts, who brings with her, 25 years of experience working for a national chain dry-cleaning firm. Natalie has been part of Launder and Press for three years and is excited to build on the company’s values of community engagement and personal service.
“We’re more than just a laundry. We pride ourselves on being a community-based, independent business with a traditional approach to customer care. We believe in good old-fashioned customer service, where even dogs get a biscuit when they visit!” said Natalie. “There was originally a laundry in the building we’ve taken over, but customers will see many differences, including our green methods of cleaning.”
Launder and Press Hexham is dedicated to eco-conscious practices. The laundry has installed energy-saving equipment and operates professional dry-cleaning services powered by the eco-friendly Electrolux Lagoon system, which uses water-based cleaning instead of traditional solvents like perchloroethylene (PERC), a chemical known for its harmful effects on the environment. This system not only reduces carbon emissions but also ensures that clothes are cleaned without the use of toxic substances, making it safer for both customers and staff.
“Our use of the Electrolux Lagoon system is a game-changer for those who are looking for eco-friendly dry cleaning in Hexham. It’s important to us that we minimise our environmental footprint while still providing top-quality cleaning services. We’re proud to be one of the few in the region offering this advanced, green alternative,” Natalie added.
The Hexham branch is strategically positioned to meet the needs of the broader community, with customers travelling from as far as Kielder and surrounding areas to benefit from its services.
“Hexham is the perfect place for our new location, and we’re excited to bring our professional service to this vibrant community. We also pride ourselves on bringing independent small shops back to the High Street and the community and being ultra local, we offer free parking for those people coming from a bit further afield.”
The shop also offers specialised services for wedding dress preservation, duvet cleaning, clothing alterations, and a fast turnaround system that’s hard to find in national chain High Street dry cleaners.
Launder and Press is also exploring franchising opportunities to bring its community-first approach and green cleaning methods to even more areas.