COAT DRY CLEANING FULHAM

A coat is often the most expensive item in your wardrobe. It also takes the worst of the weather. Rain, wind, mud, and city grime build up over a season. Coat dry cleaning in Fulham is one of our busiest services at Blue Moon Dry Cleaners.

We clean all types of coats — wool overcoats, cashmere, down jackets, trench coats, and designer outerwear. Every coat is hand-pressed after cleaning. We shape the shoulders, smooth the lapels, and finish the body so it looks fresh.

Types of Coats We Dry Clean

We handle every type of coat that comes through the door.

How We Handle Coat Types:

• Wool overcoats: Dry clean, hand-press shoulders and lapels

• Cashmere coats: Gentle solvent, low-heat press to protect softness

• Down jackets and puffers: Clean shell and filling, tumble dry to restore loft

• Trench coats: Dry clean gabardine, press belt and collar flat

• Pea coats and reefer jackets: Heavy wool needs longer drying, buttons protected

• Raincoats and macs: Treated fabrics cleaned without removing the coating

• Duffle coats: Toggle fastenings and hoods handled with care

• Designer coats: Burberry, Max Mara, and similar — for the most complex or unusual outerwear, our specialist dry cleaning service covers items that need a bespoke approach.

• Children's school coats: Quick turnaround for busy Fulham families

If your coat is leather, suede, or sheepskin, it needs a different process. See our specialist cleaning for leather and suede coats page.

How We Dry Clean Coats

Coats are heavier and more layered than most garments. They have padded shoulders, thick linings, and stiff fabrics. Our process handles all of this.

Our step-by-step process:

• Inspection: Check for stains, loose buttons, torn linings, damage

• Pre-treatment: Treat collar marks, cuff grime, and splashes with the right solvent — the same targeted approach used across our professional stain removal service.

• Dry cleaning: Solvent-based clean lifts dirt, oils, and odours without water ¹

• Drying and reshaping: Down coats tumble-dried at low heat; wool air-dried on shaped hangers

• Hand pressing: Shoulders, lapels, sleeves, and body pressed by hand

• Final check: Buttons, seams, and zip inspected before bagging

From our experience:

The drying step matters most for down jackets. If you don't tumble dry with breaks, the filling clumps. We stop the dryer every few minutes and shake the jacket by hand. It takes longer, but the coat comes out fluffy and even.

Down Jacket and Puffer Coat Cleaning

Down jackets need special care. The filling clumps when wet. It must be dried properly to keep its warmth and shape.

We clean the outer shell and the filling in one process. After cleaning, we tumble dry at low heat with breaks. This spreads the down evenly inside each panel.

The result:

A jacket that's fluffy, warm, and smells fresh. Not flat. Not clumpy. Not musty.

Customers in Parsons Green and Sands End bring down jackets in at the end of winter. Cleaning before storage stops oils and odour from setting into the filling over summer.

Our advice:

Our garment care advice covers the full seasonal storage routine for coats and outerwear. Body oils break down the filling over time. A clean before you put it away adds years to the coat's life.

If your down jacket has a broken zip, we replace it on site. See broken zip and coat lining repairs.

Seasonal Coat Cleaning

We see two big peaks every year. Our free coat collection and delivery service makes both seasonal cleans easy without a trip to the shop.

Autumn (October–November):

• Coats come out of storage and need freshening

• Dust, creases, and musty smells from months in the wardrobe

• Moth damage check before the cold months start

Spring (March–April):

• Winter coats go into storage and should be cleaned first

• Dirt and oils left on fabric over summer attract moths

• A clean before storing keeps the coat in good shape

A word from our team:

We've seen moth holes in coats that were stored dirty over summer. Moths feed on body oils and food residue. A clean coat is a safe coat. It's the cheapest form of prevention.

Customers in Chelsea and Kensington often bring several coats at once during these peaks. We handle volume well. Turnaround stays at three to five working days even when busy.

Stain Removal on Coats

Coats pick up marks that other clothes don't. Here are the most common:

How We Treat Stains:

• Rain spots on wool: Steam and press to lift water marks

• Mud splashes: Dry first, brush off, then clean

• Coffee and drink spills: Solvent pre-treatment before main clean

• Collar grime: Oil-lifting solvent applied before cleaning

• Food and grease: Targeted solvent then dry clean

Most stains come out fully. Older or set-in marks may fade rather than vanish. We always tell you what to expect.

For tougher marks, see our stain treatment for coat marks page.

Our advice:

Don't rub a wet stain on wool. Rubbing pushes it deeper and can damage the fibres. Blot gently with a dry cloth and bring it in.

Coat Repairs and Alterations

Coats take a lot of wear. Buttons pop off. Linings tear. Zips break. Hems come loose. We fix all of these on site.

Common coat repairs:

• Button replacement — matched to the style, size, and colour

• Lining repair — patching tears in silk and polyester linings

• Zip replacement — full-length and pocket zips

• Hem repair — re-stitching and re-hemming

• Sleeve shortening — adjusting length on overcoats and jackets

We clean and repair in one visit. Drop your coat off and tell us what needs doing. See our coat shortening and lining fixes page for the full list.

Bringing a suit too? Our suit cleaning with expert pressing service runs from the same shop.

Free Collection and Delivery

Heavy coats are awkward to carry. We collect from your home or office and deliver back clean. No charge. We cover Fulham, Sands End, Chelsea Harbour, Chelsea, Earl's Court, West Brompton, Hammersmith, and Kensington.

Book a free coat collection by phone or through our website.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you dry clean a down jacket?

Yes. We clean the shell and filling together. We tumble dry at low heat to restore the loft. The jacket comes back warm and fluffy.

How often should I dry clean my winter coat?

At least twice a year — once before winter and once after. Daily wearers may benefit from a mid-season clean too.

Can you clean a cashmere coat?

Yes. We dry clean cashmere and press by hand. We avoid high heat to keep the softness.

Will you clean a Burberry trench coat?

Yes. We clean all designer coats. We follow the care label and match the method to the fabric.

How long does coat dry cleaning take?

Three to five working days. During peak seasons, it may take an extra day. We confirm the date at drop-off.

Can you remove moth damage from a coat?

We can't fix moth holes. But we clean the coat to remove larvae and eggs. We can patch small holes too. Always clean coats before storing to prevent moths.