Translation guide
In Japanese, 'dry cleaning' is expressed with the loanword クリーニング or the more specific ドライクリーニング. The verb form uses 〜に出す (send out for cleaning).
dry cleaning
to take something to the dry cleaner's
Referring to the cleaning method itself or the service in general.
The most common term for dry cleaning as a service. It can also refer to laundry in general, but context usually makes it clear.
Please take this jacket to the dry cleaner's.
More specific term explicitly meaning 'dry cleaning'. Used when you need to distinguish from regular laundry.
This sweater is dry clean only.
Expressing the action of sending clothes for dry cleaning.
The standard phrase for 'to take something to the dry cleaner's'. The verb 出す means 'to send out'.
I have to take my suit to the dry cleaner's.
I took my coat to the dry cleaner's yesterday.
More explicit version, emphasizing dry cleaning rather than general laundry.
Referring to the physical store or business.
While クリーニング can mean laundry in general, in daily conversation it usually refers to dry cleaning. If you need to be specific, use ドライクリーニング. For regular washing, use 洗濯 (せんたく).
You should take this dress to the dry cleaner's.
That dry cleaner's is closed on Sundays.