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Our Story

Glasgow’s Trusted Family-Run Laundry & Dry Cleaning Shop

The Steam Shop has been a familiar name in Hyndland for decades — a true neighbourhood staple in the heart of Glasgow’s West End. While the exact year the laundrette first opened its doors is hard to pin down, local history places it as far back as the 1960s. It officially became The Steam Shop in the late 70s or early 80s, and has proudly remained in the same location ever since.

Our story took a meaningful turn in the late 80s when my late father, Ghulam, acquired the business. What began as a small family venture quickly became a trusted part of the local fabric — a place where generations of customers came not just to do their laundry, but to feel looked after. Through the changing face of Hyndland, The Steam Shop has stood firm, offering comfort, consistency, and service you can rely on.

Today, I have the honour of continuing my father’s legacy. Since his passing, I’ve taken over the running of the business, and while our roots remain firmly planted in tradition, we’re embracing the future. We’re revolutionising how laundry and dry cleaning work for today’s increasingly digital lifestyles — from launching online booking and pickup & delivery services, to offering faster turnaround times and a more modern customer experience.

At its heart, The Steam Shop has always been about care — for clothes, for people, and for the community. Whether you’ve been visiting us for years or are just discovering us for the first time, we’re proud to be here for you.

The earliest known image of the Hyndland Laundrette is shown below, estimated to be taken around 1960.

Why Choose Us?

Why Glasgow Chooses The Steam Shop

For more than 30 years, The Steam Shop has provided professional laundry and dry cleaning to households, students, and local businesses across Glasgow. Customers trust us because we combine traditional garment care with modern convenience — including online booking and pickup and delivery across the city. We use quality, fabric-safe detergents and handle delicate items with care, so suits, dresses, kilts, and bedding all come back fresh and properly finished. As a family-run business, we prioritise reliability, communication, and fair pricing.

What We Do Today

Today, The Steam Shop serves much more than walk-in customers in Hyndland. We support busy families, professionals, students, and local businesses who need reliable laundry, ironing, and dry cleaning with fast turnaround. With our online booking system and scheduled pickup and delivery routes, customers across Glasgow can arrange collections from their home, office, or hotel in minutes.

We regularly clean everyday clothing, bed linen, duvets, tablecloths, and high-value garments that require specialist care. Because we are a family-run shop, every order is checked by a real person — not just pushed through a machine — and we will always flag items that need extra attention. Our goal is the same as it was in the 1980s and 1990s: make laundry easy, keep standards high, and look after the people who trust us with their clothes.

Areas We Serve

We’re based at 173 Hyndland Road in Glasgow’s West End, but our pickup and delivery service covers most of Glasgow, including the City Centre, Partick, Anniesland, Bearsden, Hyndland, Jordanhill, and selected Southside postcodes. If you’re just outside our normal route, get in touch — we can usually accommodate hotel, Airbnb, and business requests.

FAQ's

Do you still accept walk-ins?
Yes — you can drop items into the shop during opening hours and we’ll process them as normal.

Do you clean for hotels and serviced apartments?
Yes — we provide collection, itemised billing, and 24–48 hour turnaround for hospitality partners.

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