About Milt
Our Founder
Milt Chortkoff, the son of an immigrant tailor in Brooklyn, started helping his father by delivering wet washes in a pushcart when he was just ten years old. In 1946 Milt’s family moved to Los Angeles, and bought Hollyway Cleaners. There, seventeen-year-old Milt began delivering laundry and cleaning while attending Los Angeles City College
After college and working briefly in other industries, Milt joined his father’s business in 1954. Together they built two successful plants and purchased three commercial properties. Both men being inclined to embrace innovation and creativity decided to start offering pressing, cleaning, and tailoring services under one roof. This move became the foundation to their success.
Years later after his father passed and Milt enjoyed a short retirement, he decided to partner with a former associate who had bought Regal Cleaning in Burbank. In 1988, Milt bought the establishment at the corner of Alameda and Pass avenues outright. The business was a perfect fit for Milt and his wife Edythe, so named the business Milt & Edie’s Drycleaners and Tailoring Center in her honor. Today, Milt & Edie’s is an iconic landmark and a testament to Milt, his ever-present sense of humor, and always, service with a smile.
In 2017 at age eighty-eight, Milt, a beloved husband, father, friend and businessman passed. His family continues to honor Milt’s legacy by making Milt & Edie’s the most successful stand-alone cleaners in the country.
Born to Clean!
Milt's Delivery Truck!
To celebrate Milt’s 70th career anniversary in the cleaning industry, his family began a nationwide search to find a 1946 GMC panel truck. This was same model used by Milt when he started working at his father’s cleaners!
A truck was located in Alabama, shipped to Burbank, completely overhauled, and painted in the company’s signature colors. The truck now stands as a testament to an icon in the cleaning industry and an eye-catching, yet simple reminder that Milt & Edie’s will continue to be the best and most innovative cleaners in the world.
Early on at Milt & Edie’s, Milt decided to use a cartoon mouse as an icon for his dry cleaning establishment. Milt realized his cartoon mouse strongly resembled a very famous mouse, so being an avowed dog lover, created male and female cartoon dogs to separate Milt & Edie’s from traditional drycleaners. Thus Mr. M and Ms. E found their forever home, a loving family, and are living happily ever after promoting their good fortune.
Milt’s family continues to support canine causes, rescues and fosters dogs whenever possible.
Bring your dog to Milt & Edie’s! We serve dog treats, too!
“A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than he loves himself.”
– Josh Billings
Our Dogs
A History of Our Dogs!
Great service, competitive and convenient hours. Excellent professional staff and the Manager Robert is great! Great character and a man of his word. I’ve been coming for over 12 years and is an excellent and consistent place to bring your clothes. Thanks M&E!
ERIK GONZALEZ
AUGUST 13, 2022
Wonderful company for all laundry, dry-cleaning, alterations, repairs & restoration needs. The 24 hours open is a God-send. Covid safe protection and protocols at all times. Modern computers & message service to keep you organized too. Best foundation business in the whole region. Worth the drive if you're not in Burbank already. Lovely staff.
LORRAINE WALLIS
JUNE 3, 2021
Always the BEST! I may pay a little more than other cleaners, and go to places closer to home. But for a Guaranteed Workmanship, and Time needed! Milt & Edie's always comes out on TOP! THANK YOU A MILLION for making my Life Better for the last 15 years!!
ROMMEL ESTRADA
AUGUST 14, 2022
They are the best in the business, and have taken the cleaning and drying cleaning to new levels. I stop in once a week for some cleaning service or to drop off concert tickets for their customers gift bags. Yes you heard that right. New first time customers get a gift bag. You also can have a coffee, cookies, and popcorn while waiting. Very good popcorn. Very well run business.
KIM GREGORY
OCTOBER 11, 2021
I took a dress in to be hemmed, and they had it ready very quickly. It was ready to be picked up a few days before my receipt said it would be. The price was affordable. Would definitely recommend.
KORI JENKINS
SEPTEMBER 7, 2022
Best dry cleaner on earth! Amazing service and quality that simply can’t be beat. To top it off they have free parking, free popcorn, cookies, and coffee. They also have a tailoring service. I haven’t tried it yet, but the customers that use it seem to be happy!
RICK MCCLUER
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
I would recommend Milt & Edie’s. It was my first experience using their dry cleaning and I was impressed. The customer service is great; I was given a sweet welcome bag, and signing up as a new customer was easy! I had three wool coats cleaned and they had them ready that evening! I even received a text with information for pickup! The prices were reasonable and my coats look great, very clean. You can’t beat their hours!
DIANA VICTORIA CORONADO
MARCH 16, 2022
I needed a uniform dry cleaned and tailored on a Friday and ready on Sunday. No other dry cleaner would take on the task of dry cleaning alone within that timeframe. Enter Milt & Edie’s, they got the job done and done well and on time. It was a bit pricey ($100+) but again, they did what other Dry Cleaners wouldn’t. If tailoring a police or security guard uniform (pants)
BRUCE T.
JULY 12, 2023
They were wonderful and quick! I had a comforter & jacket for dry cleaning. The service was very personable and they even presented me with a welcome gift! There was an espresso machine and popcorn! It was so nice and sweet of them to do. I would come back for sure simply based off the attention to detail in branding and their glorious customer service.
IANTHE REZ
MARCH 16, 2022
My tailor was amazing! He was very kind and professional. The ambiance of the place is very fun and old school 50 vibes. My only issue was the tailoring cost more than my clothes itself. I bought a pair of scrubs for $25 and my tailoring cost over 100$. I would have like to have known this before hand and not have wasted the tailors time. I still paid it but it was way out of my price range.
AYLA DUMONT
AUGUST 19, 2021
I was very pleased with the results of my alterations. I had another service tell me they could not alter. I took my pants to Milt & Eddie’s, who took the time to explain what need to be done to get as close to what I wanted. The tailors seemed a. It overwhelmed but i get it. The burbank location generates a lot of business from what I saw.
DAMIAN DESIREE
MAY 4, 2022
I came here to get my bridesmaid gown altered. Mary altered my gown to perfection! I can tell she is very passionate about her work! This place is super professional and reliable. The staff is very kind! Will definitely be returning to get more of my clothes altered to perfection. My gown fit like a glove !
SHELSEA PATTON
MARCH 16, 2022
These guys are the best. They were able to alter several (expensive!) sport jackets that were stuck in my closet because they were simply too big-shouldered for contemporary wearing. I was about to send them off to goodwill but figured I'd ask the tailor at Milt & Edie's first. Now they look and fit great. It was like finding several thousand dollars worth of new and stylish wardrobe at a fraction of the cost.
DON DIPIETRO
MARCH 23, 2022
The only place able to do an alteration within the 48 hours that I needed it done, and they did a beautiful job, exactly how I wanted. Fast, efficient, skilled, and friendly. Being open 24/7 helps too! And when all was done, totally reasonable cost! There are closer places but I will happily go out of my way any time I need something cleaned or altered FNO. There’s a reason they’ve been in business for decades and have such loyal customers! Thank you M & E!
RACHEL ROBINSON
JUNE 2, 2021
This business, and their service, is amazing! I needed same-day service on a Sunday for pressing and alterations and they were able to do so in 2.5 hours. Thank you Hector, who is one of their main tailors, who did an awesome job! I highly recommend.
M Y
AUGUST 31, 2022
Service was/is GREAT !! Claudia assisted me on my first visit. She was very attentive, and friendly, and had a GREAT personality ( she's also very attractive.. 🔥🔥🔥 ). Had a suit jacket and slacks dry cleaned.. wasn't thrilled with the fee !!! But the suit was done right, and the mild starch I requested was perfect !! I'll continue to bring my dry cleaning there, as it gives me a good reason to see Claudia again...TRUTH .. 😆
LEE BECK
JULY 27, 2023
Milt and Edie's. What can I say but perfection! Love this dry cleaner and wonderful staff. I have been using for years and I'm completely satisfied. Their level of service, super convenient hours, and attention to detail is impeccable and appreciated. Yes, you may pay a bit more than some competitors, but in the end it is all worth it. You do not have to worry about your your clothing, alterations, or any of their other services they provide.
BLAIR DICKENS
AUGUST 3, 2022
Great dry cleaning! My leather jacket REALLY needed it. It came back clean and fresh, and also re-dyed! They send it to a leather person and don’t do leather in-house, so I don’t know who to thank (or to tell the red was slightly off, but only I can tell that, really). They did an EXCELLENT job!
ADANNA KENLOW
OCTOBER 5, 2021
I had my dress alteration for a wedding. Rose is the alteration person. She is the best. I loved how my dress came out. I got a lot of compliment on my dress. She got it done on time less than 2 days picked up. and the best part is this place open 24 hours. Will definitely do business again with them. they also take my 20% coupon which helps out with my Alteration fee
CYNDIE BRETADO
JUNE 7, 2023
Milt and Edie's. What can I say but perfection! Love this dry cleaner and wonderful staff. I have been using for years and I'm completely satisfied. Their level of service, super convenient hours, and attention to detail is impeccable and appreciated. Yes, you may pay a bit more than some competitors, but in the end it is all worth it. You do not have to worry about your your clothing, alterations, or any of their other services they provide.
BLAIR DICKENS
AUGUST 3, 2022
It was my first time walking into this business. It was quite an experience! I enjoyed the great customer service, the alterations guy was friendly and followed directions great, they serve popcorn and cookies which was cute and delicious! The store is small and intimate, which felt “homey” to me. I don’t get much alterations/dry cleaning done, but I would definitely come back for future services. 10 out of 10 I highly recommend Milt & Edie’s Drycleanings!!
LAIRE MITCHELL
SEPTEMBER 21, 2022