Eco-Friendly CO2 Dry Cleaning in Los Angeles
Luxury care that respects the planet. Royal Couture Cleaners brought CO2 dry cleaning to Los Angeles, and pairs it with organic citrus soaps that are gentle on fine fabrics, sensitive skin and the environment.
Our Environmental Commitment
Luxury Doesn't Have to Harm the Environment
It started in the 1990s, when Bobby Smerling became convinced that the finest garment care could also be the cleanest. He introduced CO2 dry cleaning to Los Angeles, a technology that was revolutionary then and remains our standard now.
Today Royal Couture Cleaners is certified by both the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD) for our eco-friendly methods. Our citrus soaps are organic and hypoallergenic, which makes us a natural choice for environmentally conscious and allergy-sensitive clients alike.
How It Works
What Is CO2 Dry Cleaning?
"Dry" cleaning has never really been dry. It uses a liquid solvent instead of water. For decades the industry standard was perchloroethylene, or perc, a solvent the EPA has found poses serious health risks and has moved to phase out of dry cleaning.
CO2 cleaning takes a different approach. Under pressure, carbon dioxide becomes a liquid that cleans fabrics gently, then returns to a gas so it can be recaptured and reused. Paired with our citrus soaps, it cleans thoroughly without the harsh chemical residue that can dull color, weaken fibers and irritate skin.
Our Process
How We Care for Your Garments
01
Valet Pickup
Maureen or Bobby collects your pieces at your home or office.
02
Inspection
Fabric, construction, trims and stains are checked first.
03
CO2 & Citrus Cleaning
Gentle cleaning with liquid CO2 and organic citrus soaps.
04
Hand Finishing
Pressed and finished by hand to the designer's line.
05
Valet Return
Delivered to your door, in muslin bags on request.
Why It Matters
Better for the Planet, Better for Your Wardrobe
Choosing eco-friendly cleaning for a luxury wardrobe isn't only an environmental decision. It protects your investment. Harsh solvents degrade fabrics over time, while gentle, specialist cleaning preserves texture, color and structure, so couture, silk, cashmere and heirloom pieces stay beautiful for years.
It matters at home, too. Hypoallergenic methods suit clients with sensitive skin, and garments come back without a chemical smell. Ask for custom muslin garment bags if you'd rather avoid plastic.
This cleaner is tops in my book. They are so polite. Always ready to fix a problem. They use a process which is not going to make you ill. The process is safe for the environment, pets and people. They know how to clean high couture fashions without damaging them. They are a pleasure to deal with.
Susan M.
Encino, CA
Questions
Eco Cleaning FAQs
Is CO2 dry cleaning really eco-friendly?
Yes. Liquid CO2 replaces the harsh petroleum and chlorinated solvents used in conventional dry cleaning, and it is recaptured and reused after each cycle. Bobby brought CO2 cleaning to Los Angeles because he believed luxury shouldn't harm the environment, and it's gentler on delicate fabrics too.
Is it safe for sensitive skin and allergies?
Our organic citrus soaps are hypoallergenic, so garments come back without the chemical residue that can irritate sensitive skin. For clients with allergies to plastics, we can make custom muslin garment bags. Just mention it when you schedule.
Does eco-friendly cleaning work on couture and delicate fabrics?
Yes. Gentle CO2 and citrus cleaning is well suited to silk, cashmere, beading and fine tailoring, and every piece is inspected and hand finished. It's the same care we bring to bridal gowns and museum-grade restoration.
Do you offer pickup and delivery?
Yes. Free white-glove valet pickup and delivery is available in Beverly Hills, Bel Air, Pacific Palisades, Santa Monica, Brentwood and West Hollywood, weekdays from 9 am to 5 pm by appointment. Schedule online or call (310) 451-3663.
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Maureen and Bobby will personally collect your pieces, care for them with 70 years of expertise and return them pristine.