Professional Services in Tinton Falls

Stretching back three generations, the family behind Apollo Cleaner performs all services in-house and employs effective-microorganism dry-cleaning technology. The technology was developed by a professor of horticulture in Japan to help farmers cultivate fecund soil; however, dry cleaners also use the method to eliminate odor-causing mold, fungus, and bacteria from clothes.

In addition to reviving everyday garments, Apollo's techs clean leather, preserve wedding gowns, and repair duds with alteration services. They also back their work with a guarantee: if the customer isn’t completely satisfied, Apollo staffers will return to work to remedy the situation; and if they uncover a manufacturing defect during the cleaning process, they will contact the manufacturer to learn how to best repair the garment.

The trio of master tailors at Tailoring by Izey & Pinar believes that when it comes to wardrobes, quality is paramount. Izey founded the shop more than 30 years ago and was later joined by Pinar and Vincent; today, all three tailors draw from decades of training and experience as they metamorphose fine fabrics into custom-made suits, shirts, and wedding dresses. Izey and Vincent cut wool, cashmere, and linen into fitted men’s suits and stitch Egyptian cottons into custom-designed shirts, and Pinar ensures that elegant wedding gowns fit their wearers and accentuate their best features. The tailors pride themselves on their painstaking attention to detail with every piece, accommodating requests for buttonhole placing, fancy linings, or inside pocket monograms of the wearer's name and British Secret Service code number.

The tailors who handcraft BookATailor high-end menswear aren't merely professional clothiers—they're also models. Bringing along a variety of high-quality fabrics woven in Italy and England, these fashionable men and women travel to each client's place of work; clients can also specify which gender they prefer in their tailor. Once there, the tailor takes complete measurements and helps clients choose the right fabric for their suit, shirt, or jacket. Harnessing their specialized knowledge of upscale clothing and construction, they update their clients on the current styles as they take down a list of specifications—including button color and pocket type—to create fully customized clothing that accurately represents their client's style. They also stitch together tuxedos, overcoats, and footed pajamas to keep their clients looking sharp for all occasions and weather.

Since 1987, Pressed 4 Time's white vans have put time back on the clock by offering completely free pickup and delivery of every freshly laundered or dry-cleaned garment. Now offering services in 33 states across the U.S. and Canada, the company extends its expertise beyond the stain to tackle everything from shoe repairs to clothing alterations, and is suitably equipped to tackle more sensitive tasks, such as preserving wedding dresses or composing “Dear John” letters. Because they pride themselves on customer satisfaction, the company guarantees all services (except stain removal) to safeguard favorite socks against loss or accidental removal and helps customers keep up the health of their wardrobe at home via a monthly newsletter filled with fabric-care tips.

Photographer Amy Kilgannon snaps classic portraits against simple white backgrounds, which can be left blank or filled with digital textures and images in the cutting room. She retains authentic colors by keeping her exposure at an even keel, and captures natural smiles by keeping her sessions relaxed and tailoring them to her clients’ interests. During teen photoshoots, clients can nestle their iPhones safely in the studio's docking station, which is guarded by an aggressive hen, as Amy snaps photos while they strike poses in their favorite outfits. She also hosts parties for children with costumes and snacks before sending each guest home with their portrait as a keepsake. For athletes, dancers, and sports teams, Amy crafts portraits and documents events before adorning each shot with team colors and logos or arranging images into a yearbook. When Amy isn't chronicling her clients' life stories, she teaches photography classes that touch on creative and technical topics such as composition and lighting.