About Us
Duane Schumann: Production Manager, Certified Professional Wet Cleaner (CPW), Master Spotter, Certified Wedding Gown Specialist. Over the past 12 years, Duane has established himself as an expert in the cleaning and restoration of clothing and textiles that have been damaged by age, fire or water. He has been recommended by the textile conservator at the Minnesota Historical Society.
Ned Lundquist: Certified Professional Dry Cleaner (CPD), Master Spotter. Ned is one of only 5 drycleaners in Minnesota to achieve this certification. Rest assured that Ned and our staff do our very best to clean, restore and preserve your garments.
Dave Nemec: Owner & President. Dave holds a B.S. degree in Accounting & Management IT from the Univ. of WI-Eau Claire. Dave & his wife Polly purchased St. Croix Cleaners in 2001. The company has grown to a trusted regional DryCleaner utilizing state-of-the-art equipment and a staff of highly experienced professionals.
Polly Nemec: Owner, Certified Wedding Gown Specialist, Restoration Sales. Polly holds a B.A. degree from Hamline University. Polly has been responsible for the exciting growth in fire restoration, vintage restoration and wedding gown preservation, while keeping the focus on core values of high quality cleaning and excellent customer service.
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Credentials/Awards
- IICRC Certified.
- 2008 & 2009 Award of Excellence Cleaner, Drycleaning & Laundry Institute (DLI).
- Certified Master Dry Cleaner (DLI).
- Certified Master Wet Cleaner (DLI).
- Certified Wedding Gown Specialist™ (Association of Wedding Gown Specialists).
- Voted "Best Dry Cleaner", 4 times by Reader’s Choice Magazine, Woodbury & Arden Hills, MN.
- Recommended by the Minnesota Historical Society.
- 2007, built new state-of-the-art Earth-friendly plant.
- May 2009, City of Woodbury Environmental Excellence Award Winner for Sustainable Business Practices.
