Our Story
In 1921, Clyde Fetters founded Sanitary Cleaners in its current location in downtown St. Joseph on State Street. In 1915, Clyde ventured to Wyoming where he learned the dry cleaning business from a tailor shop owner in Lusk, Wyoming. He brought his knowledge back to Southwest Michigan and opened Sanitary Cleaners in a building that once housed a bicycle shop. The business thrived in the ’30s during the Depression years as people wanted to keep their clothing clean and like new rather than buying new clothes.
The company grew rapidly in the ’50s, ’60s, and ’70s under the leadership of Clyde’s sons, John and Gene by emphasizing exceptional quality and service and expanding locations.
Today the company is now a third-generation business led by John’s son, Jeff Fetters, and is without question Southwest Michigan’s leader in dry cleaning. With 3 convenient locations and Pick up & Delivery, Sanitary Cleaners continues to deliver the finest in quality and service.
