2024 Award of Excellence!

We are thrilled to announce that St Croix Cleaners has been honored with the 2024 Award of Excellence in Quality Cleaning and Customer Service from the International Drycleaning Association’s Drycleaning and Laundry Institute! This marks an incredible 17th recognition since the program began in 2005, and we couldn’t be prouder.

Our Commitment to You

Receiving this prestigious award is not just a milestone for us; it’s a testament to our dedication to providing top-notch cleaning services and exceptional customer care. To earn this recognition, we underwent a thorough evaluation, demonstrating our commitment to quality. We successfully tackled the challenge of removing six difficult stains from a silk swatch and submitted it for assessment, showcasing our expertise and attention to detail.

Mary Scalco, CEO of the Drycleaning and Laundry Institute, emphasized the importance of this program: “The program helps motivate St Croix Cleaners’ staff, inspire innovation, and sustain consumer confidence in the drycleaning industry.” We believe that continuous improvement and education are key to serving our customers better, and we’re proud to uphold these values.

A Reflection of Our Team’s Hard Work

This award reflects the hard work and dedication of our entire team. Owner Dave shares, “Receiving the Award of Excellence shows the level of dedication that my staff and family commit to the communities we serve. It’s an honor and a privilege to help our customers look their best. We are humbled by this award, but we see it as a byproduct of our service, not an end result.”

Thank You for Your Support

We want to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude to our loyal customers and the community. Your support inspires us every day to strive for excellence. We’re proud to serve the Twin Cities Metro Area and to be your trusted partner in caring for your garments.

Founded in 1960, St Croix Cleaners has grown to 15 locations, and we remain committed to providing you with the highest quality cleaning services. Whether it’s your favorite outfit or a treasured heirloom, we treat every piece with the care it deserves.

Thank you for being part of our journey. We’re excited for what’s to come and look forward to continuing to serve you with excellence!

Here’s to looking and feeling your best!

Costume Care 101: Properly Clean & Preserve

Halloween is right around the corner, and it’s one of St Croix Cleaners & Treasured Garment Restoration’s favorite!

Halloween Costumes and Costumes in general, can certainly end up being a really big expense which is why it’s so important have them properly cleaned and cared for! No matter if its a Halloween costume for yourself or your child, chances are you want to keep it in great shape so you can wear it more than once! We understand the importance of cleaning and preserving to get the most out of your investment. That’s why we want to share with you…

Top tips in order to keep your costume protected for future use:

• Before storing a costume, or any garment for that matter, always clean it first.  Dirty garments tend to attract insects and bugs.
• Be sure to check the care label and follow its instructions.
• One of the best methods to ensure your purchased Halloween costumes are cleaned and properly taken care of is to utilize a professional dry-cleaning service. Having your Halloween costume dry-cleaned by professionals helps to preserve the fabric and material.
• Visit one of our locations if you have questions about the instructions. We’re happy to take a look and let you know if it can safely clean it at home or if it requires professional cleaning.
• Once it’s clean, store it in a clean, cool, dry, and dark location.

Check out some of these cool costumes we’ve cleaned in the past! Can you pick out where they might be from!?

Our Nationally Renowned Cleaning Specialists have some pretty unique things in their workshop this time of year.  As the premier cleaners for Costume Rentals, Inc, The Guthrie Theater, The Children’s Theater, the Minnesota Opera and dozens of other theaters throughout the Twin Cities metro area, we have worked with some pretty elaborate costumes over the years.  Many times, the costumes must be hand-cleaned due to the amount of beads, unique fabric, feathers & fur that might be part of these exquisite costumes.

The Specialty Cleaning team also has the opportunity to clean many mascots – many of which you’ve probably heard of!  Almost all of the mascot costumes are hand-cleaned and can sometimes take hours to completely clean.

How creative is your costume this year?
Bring it in to St Croix Cleaners for its after holiday cleaning and let us be the judge!

Happy Halloween!