After 60+ years of serving the Riverside community with trusted and affordable dry cleaning, Better Way Cleaners will be folding into its final chapter as it closes its doors later this month.
Located at 724 Queen St East, Better Way Cleaners is one of Riverside’s longest-standing family businesses. Edward Jang, who took over after his late father William “Bill” Jang’s retirement in 1988, announced his own retirement this month to focus on the next chapter of his life.
On Wednesday, March 11th, Better Way Cleaners will be open from 1pm-4pm so drop by and share your wonderful memories of the business and congratulate them on an amazing run.
You can read more about Better Way Cleaners’ history through Edward’s interview with the Riverside BIA in the blog post linked below:
BLOG: Riverside 40 Years, 40 Stories: Better Way Cleaners, A Constant for 56 Years
Bill Jang started Better Way Cleaners in 1965, when Riverside was very different from the neighbourhood we now know and love today. Businesses have come and gone, but Better Way Cleaners clearly stood the test of time — in fact, they’ve had the same storefront since 1965.
Photo credit: City of Toronto Archives
Known for their quick and quality services, Better Way Cleaners is a Riverside institution that has built a loyal customer base through the decades. The machines may have been replaced over time, but the business’s promise has remained the same.
From suits to coats to dresses, every item you entrust with Better Way Cleaners comes out spotless and crease-free. This is the legacy Better Way Cleaners will leave behind in Riverside.
Better Way Cleaners will be open until Saturday, March 21st (except Tuesday, March 10th – CLOSED). Customers can pick up their orders from Monday to Saturday, 10:30am-4pm.
On Wednesday, March 11th, Better Way Cleaners will be open from 1pm-4pm so drop by and share your wonderful memories of the business and congratulate them on an amazing run.
The people of Riverside will surely miss Better Way Cleaners, but we’re very excited for Edward Jang and the whole family behind Better Way Cleaners as they embark on a new journey.
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