Stamford dry cleaning company Peters' Cleaners launches pod at Waterside Garden Centre off A15 at Baston

A dry cleaning company is expanding by launching a new pod so people can easily drop off their items.

Peters' Cleaners, which has shops in Stamford and Peterborough and two cleaning pods in Peterborough, is launching another pod at Waterside Garden Centre, off the A15 at Baston.

The fully automated cleaning pod will provide laundering of day-to-day items such as suits, shirts, dresses and trousers, as well as repairs and alterations of garments at the new pod. Items are collected at least once a day.

The existing pods in Peterborough have attracted over 761 customers to sign-up to use them and have had more than 500 drop-offs since they launched in June 2022.

Managing director of Peters’ Cleaners, Vicky Whiter, said the pods are a modern approach to a traditional service.

She said: "Our aim is to always place convenience at the forefront of everything we do, and the new drop-off and collection point near Bourne is simple to use as well as ideally located for both shoppers and those living nearby.

“The pods are unique to us and can be accessed via our app meaning customers can drop off items within seconds – we literally timed it.

“Sadly, a lot of cleaning companies haven’t survived the last few turbulent years. It made us think about how we could provide a better, more convenient way for people to access specialist cleaning services. The concept of the pods has proven a huge success and we are excited to find out what the people of Bourne will think.”

Available to customers between 9am and 5.30pm Monday to Saturday and between 10am and 4.30pm on Sunday, the new pod will enable customers to drop off and pick up their clothing quickly and easily.

Vicky added: "We noticed that our customers were always seeking convenience when it came to dry cleaning but without having to compromise on great quality.

“Our specialist cleaning team has a collective 200 years’ experience within the cleaning and alteration sector ensuring that high standards are consistently met.

“The pod is all about revolutionising a traditional service and focusing on accessibility.”

The pod will use less energy than a traditional shop and doesn’t need to be manned. It is also 85 per cent more cost effective to operate than a shop.