Seal of Approval Drycleaners Adhere to a Fair Pricing Policy

Seal of Approval cleaners consider the cost it takes to care for an item when they set prices. Sometimes items cost more to care for because they need additional work and attention. For example, a blouse with no ornamentation compared to one with extensive trim and beads—or a straight skirt versus one with thirty pleats, each of which must be individually pressed in place.

Seal of Approval cleaners understand that prices should not be based on discriminatory factors such as:

• whether buttons are on the left or right
• whether a garment appears to belong to a man or lady

Seal of Approval businesses strive to charge the same price for garments of a similar type. For example, an Seal of Approval shop may have a set price for shirts or pants, but occasionally a customer may find that an item has increased in price. If you have a question, speak with the counter person or manager. Some factors which result in additional labor may not always be obvious, such as the following:

• Hand finishing
• Care label requires, “Hand/gentle wash, wash separately, dry flat or cool iron”
• Dark or bright colored fabrics, unstable dyes
• Delicate trims or stretch fabrics
• Epaulets or military creases
• Fragile buttons, novelty fasteners
• Pleats on front, back, collar, pockets, sleeves, or ruffles, frills, or gathers
• Specifically requested instructions outside the normal process

If you feel you have not gotten a satisfactory explanation after speaking with the business you may also contact the Better Business Bureau, the Clothing Care Council or your local government office of consumer affairs.