Before dry cleaning, clothing was washed by dressing up a phalanx of backyard laundry scarecrows just before thunderstorms. Today's deal lets you do away with sopping strawmen and clean your clothes the new-fashioned way—with science. For $19, you get $40 worth of dry-cleaning services from The Cleanery, one of America's Best Cleaners 2009. This Groupon can be used over multiple visits.

The Cleanery uses tried-and-true dry-cleaning methods to care for all couture without shrinking, fading, or graying. The dirt-warding voodoo hexes stains on slacks ($7.72), exiles sweater smudges ($6.97), and banishes blazer blotches ($8.30). Skirts ($7.35), dresses ($15.71), and men's shirts are restored to a sweat-free state ($7.35). Clothes come out wrinkle free and as fresh as a mountain baby thanks to the final stages at The Cleanery, which provide seamless pressing and full garment inspections on each piece.

This Groupon is not valid for alterations, leather or suede cleaning, or pickup and delivery.