Where To Get Your American Flags Cleaned Free

LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CA – Flying "Old Glory" is a tradition for many American households during the patriotic holidays .To keep that flag looking its best and brightest, some area dry cleaners offer to clean it for free.

"ZIPS Dry Cleaners will clean American flags free of charge – every day they’re open," according to company managers.

In Southern California, ZIPS are located at:

• In Whittier/Santa Fe Springs at 3473 Telegraph Road #C.
• In Costa Mesa at 3010 Bristol St.

ZIPS will be closed Wednesday, July 4, but regular hours are Mondays to Fridays from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Read more on ZIPS here.

Flair Cleaners has offered free flag cleaning for years as part of its community-service efforts. A check with all five Southern California locations confirmed the offer is underway this year. Flair's website is here.

Flair locations are:

• 337 North Pass Ave., Burbank, 91505 (In Lakeside Center near Vons). 818-843-5657
• 1900 Artesia Blvd., Redondo Beach, 90278 (One Block East of Aviation). 310-318-8652.
• 720 Montana Ave., Santa Monica, 90403 (Between 7th and Lincoln). 310-395-9354.
• 4060 Laurel Canyon Blvd., Studio City, 91604 (At Ventura Place). 818-761-3282.
• 27011 McBean Parkway, Valencia, 91355 (At Magic Mountain Parkway). 661-753-9900.

Milt and Edie's Dry Cleaners in the San Fernando Valley also offers free flag-cleaning. Located at 4021 W. Alameda Ave. in Burbank, Milt and Edie's is open 24 hours a day and offers pick-up/drop-off and tailoring services, as well. (818-846-4734)

If you know of another L.A.-area dry cleaner offering this patriotic service, let readers know in the comments section.

• ALSO SEE: LA County July 4th Fireworks, Parades & More: 2018 Guide

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