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DGSL

Colchester’s Local Footwear and Handbag Aesthetics Experts

NOW Offering Dry Cleaning and Laundry Services!

We are excited to expand our services to now include premium dry cleaning and laundry. Whether you have delicate garments that require careful handling or everyday items that need a refresh, we offer expert care to ensure your clothes come back looking and feeling their best. Our dry cleaning and laundry service is designed to save you time, while ensuring your clothing is cleaned with precision and eco-friendly methods. Just like with our footwear restoration, we aim to preserve the quality of your garments and help you avoid the waste of unnecessary replacements.

At DGSL, we specialize in professional trainer cleaning in Colchester, as well as expert care for sneakers, handbags, shoes, and boots. Our goal is to restore your favorite items, giving them a new life instead of letting them go to waste. We believe in promoting a more sustainable lifestyle and encouraging our community to avoid being a throwaway society. Located in the heart of Colchester, Essex, our family-run shop is dedicated to providing high-quality cleaning, repair, and restoration services. Whether it’s your well-worn trainers or a beloved designer handbag, we’re here to help you preserve what matters. We are a family Business Bringing expert quality cleaning: Professional Sneakers, Handbags, Shoes and Boots Aesthetics.

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• Our family shop is located in Colchester, Essex.
• We were in the News!

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Liam White

15:23 27 Jul 24

Amazing job , got my balenciagas and Lanvins cleaned and came back sparkling 😍😍will defo come back for more services , super friendly and welcoming 100% recommend - From Jasmin.

riley armstrong

16:42 23 Jul 24

Tommy Smith

10:47 17 May 24

Can’t speak highly enough of the service I’ve received from Gareth. The 3 pairs of footwear were in need of some love and they’ve come back looking nearly as new, brilliant stuff

Nicola G

19:24 11 May 24

I contacted The Handbag Clinic and they quoted £75 for a small repair. DGSL did it for £5!!! Amazing family business and their trainer transformations are really special. Thank you for your help in repairing one of my favourite bags.

Joe Upson

21:05 08 May 24

Amazing service. Sorted my shoes out right in front of me. Couldn’t be more pleased with the results. Stayed past his usual hours to make sure they were done to perfection.

Matthew Best

14:29 07 May 24

What a fantastic service! I dropped off two pairs of Axel Arigato trainers —one with a tear in the heel and another which were in a really bad way. To my amazement, both pairs came back looking as good, as new (Tear in the heal repaired). I couldn't be happier with the results. I'll definitely be returning in the future for my trainer cleans and repairs! Thank you, Matthew!

Kelly Giles

17:12 10 Apr 24

Amazing service and so quickCommunication was also incredibleWould highly recommend and will use againMy trainers look brand new

Dean Dowsett

10:14 30 Mar 24

We have used DGSL a few times now, extremely pleased with the results, brought life back into my Valntino’s , saved me having to buy new ones !! We also took Gucci and Dior ladies bags and really happy with the care taken and the end results!

James Gant

08:07 30 Mar 24

Great customer service from Gareth, always welcoming with a smile very good at what he does !! If you want your worn sneakers to look box fresh, he’s your guy !!!

Grant Goss

13:05 15 Mar 24

Fantastic service. Trainers all look brand new. Over the moon with the results.

Felicity Bell

16:35 09 Mar 24

Friendly and helpful owner, cleaned my trainers quickly whilst we were visiting for the day. They are now good as new.

lewis meadows

08:00 22 Dec 23

got my versaces cleaned and amazing results, can’t recommend these guys enough, top service and work! 10/10

Anneli Sandmark

17:23 30 Nov 23

Absolutely amazing service and such nice people! They restored my Ysl bag after having bad colour transfer and I couldn't be happier. I got updates all throughout and the price and time frame was unbeatable. Would 100% recommend!

Jessica Alice

20:08 09 Nov 23

Amazing service, very friendly and I would 100% recommend 🙏

Amy Lauren

20:01 09 Nov 23

The most friendly and professional team, the shop is absolutely gorgeous! Wouldn’t go anywhere else 5**** highly recommend 🥰

Ed Simpson

15:01 09 Nov 23

Gareth and the team are some of the most passionate and knowledgeable people in the industry. Nothing is too much trouble. Gareth is honest with all his customers and if he thinks there is alternative cheaper option he will always put that forward. In these times where everyone is feeling effects of less disposable income the option to have loved items refurbished to an exceptional standard is invaluable.Keep up the great work DGSL.

nate dog

14:32 09 Nov 23

Easily the best place to get your shoes looking great again.The owner of DGSL is also very helpful explaining exactly what he is going to do the the shoes and the outcome. Great service.

Abby Long

08:02 18 Sep 23

Visited at the weekend and purchased a new pair of trainers. What great service you receive. All the team were so knowledgeable and friendly. Will 100% be returning and recommending. Thanks DGSL 💫

Luna Licious

11:51 07 Sep 23

Very friendly and attentive.Linda and her son Gareth were very pleasant informative.I'll be regular here with all my restorations and cleaning needs.Thanks again guys

Paul Jackson

08:23 25 Aug 23

Fantastic and friendly service by Gareth and the team, I can’t recommend highly enough!

NXT

19:28 19 Aug 23

Always accommodating and welcoming, great at what he does, completely brings shoes back to life! Made my poor dirty shoes white again!

Louisa Faye

19:01 01 Aug 23

These guys are wonderful! Initially they restored my mulberry handbag and I was over the moon! They sent me updates and pictures of it too! The communication was 5*. Then we took in my mums handbag and it looks wonderful!!!! She is over the moon! Thank you guys! Really reasonably priced and decent, local hardworking people who deserve some recognition 🙂

Emma Clarke

12:16 08 Jul 23

So pleased with the results of my sons Jordan black cats clean. They look like new again. Fast service and great prices.

Kristina Diduraite

16:58 23 Jun 23

First class craftsmanship and talent! Amazing service as always. Thank you for all the hard work!

Maria Ninnim

16:50 22 Jun 23

So attentive and knowledgeable, knew exactly how to treat my suede trainers. Mum and son have a great relationship and really put me at ease that my trainers were in safe hands 👍

Holly Price

18:34 09 Jun 23

Without a doubt, Gareth is the guy you wanna take your trainers/shoes/handbags to because not only will they be in thr best hands they will come back even better than they started!I've already recommended Dr G to many of my girlfirends (wedding shoes have been a complete game changer!)So much cheaper to get your favourite shoes looking new again than having to say goodbye to those comfy favourites - go down and check him out.

Jordan Adetiba

19:05 18 Jan 23

I got a pair of my Nike Dunks cleaned here and they did an excellent job, highly recommend!

Tori Lanum

16:59 14 Jul 22

Had my favorite pair of sneakers cleaned here and I’m so happy with the results. I suffer with horrible flat feet and my shoes are the only way I make it through my work day!Highly recommend!!! Not only do they do a terrific job but they are such kind individuals. If you’re looking to support a small family business then I recommend them. Thank you so much!

Emily Hill

16:29 08 Jul 21

Was so glad to see somewhere like this locally and even more so when speaking with the owner. He was so knowledgeable and friendly, service was fast and My Gucci trainers are now wearable again for a great price. Highly recommend will definitely use again! Thank you!

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