Clean Rite Center
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Laundry services |
| Founded | 1996 |
| Founder | Alexander Weiss |
| Headquarters | Springfield Gardens, Queens, New York City , United States |
Area served | New York City, Columbus (Ohio), Allentown (Pennsylvania), Baltimore and Gwynn Oaks (Maryland) |
| Products | Laundry services (washing, folding, pickup and delivery) |
Clean Rite Center is an American laundromat chain established in 1996 by Alexander Weiss. The business originated in Springfield Gardens, Queens, concentrating on creating well-organized laundry facilities in metropolitan neighborhoods. Over time, it grew to serve all five boroughs of New York City and expanded into additional markets including Columbus, Ohio; Allentown, Pennsylvania; as well as Baltimore and Gwynn Oaks in Maryland. The majority of its outlets operate around the clock and are equipped with more than 150 washers and dryers each.
During the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020, Clean Rite Center provided complimentary laundry services to healthcare personnel working in Bronx hospitals. By May 2021, the company had formed a partnership with Mr. Jeff, a Spanish franchise specializing in laundry pickup and delivery, thereby broadening its range of customer service options.
In February 2022, Clean Rite teamed up with United Community Schools (UCS) to distribute prepaid laundry cards to students and families associated with UCS. This program receives partial funding from the City Council and benefits from subsidies provided by Clean Rite. Subsequently, in April 2022, the company introduced the Read, Play, Learn initiative by establishing reading spaces at selected locations aimed at encouraging educational engagement.
Services offered by Clean Rite Center include washing, folding, as well as pickup and delivery options. Customers utilize a reloadable card system for machine payments instead of cash transactions.