Jim was recently on The Don't Do-It-Yourself Podcast! Jim talked with host, Tommy 2 Shoes, about why you shouldn’t be washing your own clothes. Jim also shared the history of Daisy Cleaners & his passion for the community. Watch the video here: https://buff.ly/2L5YfOO
Keeping Old Glory looking new has been a passion for a Salem drycleaner who helps to make American flags around town look pristine. Daisy Cleaners owner, Jim Desjardins, was recognized by the Veterans Association recently for cleaning and restoring salvageable American flags which have been marked for destruction. See the press release here!
Daisy Cleaners enjoys supporting the Salem Boys & Girls Club throughout the year. Their annual auction is one of our favorite events! We're very thankful for these two wonderful gentleman, who BOTH just paid $13,500 for a year's worth of dry cleaning donated by us to benefit the kids at the Boys & Girls Club. The total value was only $2,500, and the club received $27,000! Thank you! See larger photos here
Team Daisy has just wrapped up another successful coat drive with Ski Haus. Ski Haus collected and Daisy cleaned 25+ coats benefiting The Lazarus house In Lawerence. Did you know that we collect coats for charity all year round? Learn more about our coat drives here!
Todays Daisy verterans (Miguel 36 yrs, Jim 35 yrs, Nan 36 yrs) all got their start with this lovely woman, Kay (mamma) Pappalardo, who worked as the lead cleaner/presser and trainer at Daisy. She taught all of us that QUALITY ALWAYS COMES FIRST! Read more & see a larger photo here!
Did you know Daisy can do restoration work on older clothing and gowns? See 3 children's gowns transform from dingy to crisp, white & beautiful here!
Team Daisy showing the love to The Clean River Project by laundering several dozen pairs of gloves at no charge, of course! Keep up the good work, Rocky! See larger photo here
See the transformation of a dirty white coat into a sparkling white coat here!
ALL YEAR ROUND Daisy Cleaners collects donations of coats for people in need. Our team cleans them (free) and then brings them to the Pleasant Street Church in Salem, NH. We also work with Ski Haus in Salem to provide coats for Lazarus House Ministries, Inc. in Lawrence, MA. Learn more about our coat drives here!
In case you missed seeing Jim at the recent chicken wing eating contest fundraiser for the Boys & Girls Club, here's an article about the event from the Eagle Tribune: "Salem citizens chow down for charity" Locals raise money for Boys and Girls Club with wing-eating contest by Allison DeAngelis.
August 2017: It is with great honor that Daisy Cleaners announces its first 3rd generation team member: Kaylee Aborn!
Pictured left to right: Jen Palmer, Kaylee Aborn, and Cindy Alexa.
You know the ones...typically purchased at the pros shop for a hundred plus dollars. They feel awesome and they’re super thin so they breathe well. They look so good when you first purchase them! Unfortunately, if you take one of these fabulous golf shirts and pop it in the washing machine at home it could come out looking like an old, wrinkled hanky... Read more
After all the excitement, anticipation, planning, and preparations for your wedding, it’s time to take care of the beautiful wedding dress you found. Whether you want to get it cleaned and saved as a keepsake, or preserved to pass down to the next generation, we are here to help! Read more
With Memorial Day behind us and Independence Day fast approaching, now is the perfect time to bring your flag in to be cleaned. Did you know that Daisy Cleaners waives the cleaning fees for all United States of America official flags?
We honor our veterans and our country, and hope you will show your patriotism as well with a respectfully clean USA flag.
Awww shucks {blush}. Our customers are awesome! They love us so much that we received this award from Yelp for our 2016 customer comments! We truly appreciate ALL our customers, and we thank you for trusting us with your garments. 2017 has been filled with positive customer feedback as well. Thank you to our dedicated staff for contributing to this award.
And mothballs aren’t just stinky, they can actually be dangerous to you and your family...Read more
Today we celebrate the loyalty and friendship of Daisy's two long-standing employees, Nanette and Miguel. Read more here!
Take 50% off the drycleaning fee for all GREEN items the week of St. Patrick's Day!
It's been so chilly & snowy lately! Have you been wearing your sweaters even more than normal? This is the perfect time to get your sweaters professionally cleaned at Daisy with our “Bring in 3, Pay for 2” Sweater Sale! Read more
People spend more time doing wash now than 50 years ago, but research shows the clothes are coming out less clean and more worn. Get our tips for better launcry results from your home washer & dryer! Read more
Take 50% off the drycleaning fee for RED items from February 13-17, 2017 at Daisy Cleaners!
Daisy Cleaners is PUMPED that our own New England Patriots are heading for the Super Bowl again! We feel a victory coming! We’re celebrating with special savings for you: 10% off your order when you wear Patriots’ logo gear* 50% off the cleaning of Patriots’ logo items* ...Read more
How did you end your 2016? Here at Daisy the whole team came together to save a brides day! She found us after being turned down by several cleaners in Vermont...Read more
This winter coat was labeled "do not dryclean," so it's owner knew to take it to Daisy Cleaners for the best care. See the photos here!
The Daisy team takes pride in taking care of your important holiday costumes. See the photos here!
We banished the pet hair & restored these garments. See the photos here!
This beautiful wedding dress was lovingly cleaned and restored by Daisy Cleaners. See the photos here!
Do you love soft, polar fleece as much as we do? Learn how to keep it looking as great as it feels...Read more
Another beautiful wedding dress was lovingly cleaned and restored by Daisy Cleaners. See the photos here!
Even if you follow the recommended care instructions, some blankets may still shrink when you wash them. Learn how to keep your blankets looking and feeling great...Read more
Interesting cleaning projects this week - Canobie Lake Park Scream Fest costumes.. See photos
This cozy jacket was in need of a cleaning, but it's labeled "do not dyclean"!
See photos of the jacket before & after it's visit to Daisy Cleaners here...
Are neckties part of your wardrobe? Did you know the fabric used to make your ties was cut on the bias to make neat knots? Unfortunately, this type of cut is easily distorted or stretched, causing puckering and fullness...Read more
We are well into the football season and while many fans may be cheering for the football players are you enjoying the half-time show? Here are some tips to keeping your musical star looking great...Read more
Help us raise money for the Boys & Girls Club of Salem! Jim will be defending his title of Hot Wing Eating Champion...Read more
In some cases, after only a short period of wear, leather or suede garments may show local damage...Read more
Fall is really here now…did you take your sweaters out of storage yet? This is the perfect time to get your sweaters professionally cleaned at Daisy with our “Bring in 3, Pay for 2” Sweater Sale! To clean & refresh your favorite sweaters, add them to your Daisy dry cleaning bag & we’ll pick them up for you! Read more
How do you remove paint stains from your child’s clothing? Luckily most school paints are water soluble and will easily come out in regular washing...Read more
It’s a bummer when you pull out the perfect garment from your closet, only to discover tiny holes. Arrgh! Did insects have a feast...Read more
It’s important to thoroughly clean your clothing before putting it away for the season, because INVISIBLE stains can actually turn yellow over time...Read more
As the styles of sweaters change, so do the fibers of this wardrobe staple. Sweaters are made from a variety of fibers, ranging from cotton and wool to silk, rayon, acrylic and more. Natural fibers, such as angora, mohair, cashmere, and Shetland are especially popular. Caring for these delicate sweater knits requires special attention...Read more
If you dry clean your clothes on a regular basis, you know that those ubiquitous wire hangers can really start to stack up. But rather than haul the hangers to the trash, you can put them to use around the house... Read more
Daisy Cleaners can take care of your ties (no matter what the label says)... Read more
We love winter sports, but arent thrilled with our dingy, dirty winter coats and ski-pants... Read more
Whatever the cost, your wedding gown is one of those special items that you purchase to wear one time in your life. But what happens to it after the big day...Read more
10/30/2014 - It was a real filling experience winning the the wing eating contest at the 99 restaurant-- 57 wings in ten minutes! The event was benefiting the Salem Boys and Girls Club (my favorite charity). I raised $550 and the event raised $1,500 dollars. Hats of to the ninety nine restaurant witch has raised $10,000 for the club!! Whoot whoot!
10/21/2014 - Governor Maggie Hassan speaks to business and community members at the Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce Economic Development Breakfast about the New Hampshire economy and her plans to help the state prosper in the future... Read more
8/21/2014 - 2012 Man of the Year Joe Fano (left) presents 2013 recipient Jim Desjardins the award for his hard work and dedication to the club Tuesday inside Tuscan Kitchen [left photo below]. Senator Chuck Morse (R-Salem) presents Man of the Year recipient Jim Desjardins a proclamation for his efforts supporting the club [right photo below].
Well, it is our biggest item we've ever cleaned. This flag measures 60 feet by 20 feet and weights 60 pounds!!! It is to be used later this month at the VFW hosted Vietnam moving wall. As a professional cleaner our team of experts are alway up to the challenge. Daisy Cleaners is proud to donate our work and be part of such an important event.
Numbers are flying through the air, the auctioneer nearly triples the items value, one sold and another one becomes available, and within seconds nearly $7,000 has been raised for a local charity. The hot item of the night was a year’s worth of dry cleaning from Daisy Cleaners at the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Salem Annual Auction... Read more