General Info

Rainbow Cleaners and Dyers Inc was established by Arthur and Richard Verneris after being discharged from the service. Rainbow Cleaners' first location was at Francis Avenue in Hamden. In 1950 cleaners moved to 1380 Dixwell Avenue where they remained for 10 years. The move provided the brothers with a larger establishment to better serve there customers. In the spring of 1960 cleaners moved again to 1540 Dixwell Avenue, where it is still in existance. Later that year Rainbow Cleaners at 2600 Whitney Avenue was opened. Arthur managed the Whitney Avenue store while Richard remained at the Dixwell Avenue location. Business remained as usual until the retirement of Arthur and Richard, whereas Karen, Jeanne, and Bill are currently managing the Whitney Avenue store, and Marc and Matthew Verneris are managing the Dixwell Avenue store. Both stores provide the highest quality of dry cleaning and shirt laundry, always done on premise. Other services include full service tailoring, household items such as comforters and draiperies, leathers, and suedes. Rainbow Cleaners always strives to serve their customers in the fastest and more courteous way, and continues to provide the best quality for all your garments.