SunShine Cleaners
710 6th Avenue South, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582

About Us

                   

In 1983 Bob and Jenny Powalie purchased, a drycleaning plant called A Cleaner World and changed the name to Sunshine Cleaners.

We replaced all the old inefficient equipment, with modern state of the art machinery. Our drycleaning machines meet all OSHA and EPA requirements for years to come.

In 1997 we were approached by the prospective developers of Lowes. The plan was to purchase Surfwood Plaza, tear it down and build Lowes. Thanks to a strong lease with the Tilghman family, we were able to negotiate with the developers. The end result was a new free standing building with all new equipment in front of Lowes!

On February 15, 1998 we opened for business in our new plant. We believed that with a new plant and a solid lease, Sunshine Cleaners would be part of the community for years to come. But, as fate would have it, that was not meant to be!

In January, 2007 our landlords found a loophole in our lease that forced us to close our business, after twenty five years of successful operation!

Needless to say we were devastated! I will never forget that day in July when we had to inform our loyal employees, that we had to close the business July 31, 2007.

After much reflection we decided to pursue a new location and start all over. On October 21, 2008, sixteen months after closing, we reopened in our present location on 6th Ave. South.

As always, much good has come about after, what we thought was a hopeless situation. We have learned to appreciate what we have, and especially each other!

On January 3, 2013 we transferred ownership to our eldest son Carl. This was the plan when Carl joined the business in 1995. Carl has managed the business for years, which makes for a smooth transition.

We are confident that Carl will continue to operate Sunshine Cleaners with the same friendly service and quality that has made the business successful for the past thirty years!

 

Sunshine Cleaners’ Philosophy

Sunshine Cleaners has grown steadily since day one. We believe it is because of our commitment to quality work and friendly service.

We realize that our dream of operating a successful business can only be accomplished by working together, as a team, with one goal in mind, to please the customer!

The objectives of Sunshine Cleaners:
1. To provide excellent service to our customers
2. To provide good employment for people who want to work

We believe that Sunshine Cleaners is the sum of all of us who work here. Each person by doing his/her best helps the company do its best. We are a team! If we hire good players, train them well, have a good attitude toward our customers and help each other, then we will continue to have a WINNING TEAM!


A Family Operated Service to the Grand Strand Since 1983!