Don’s Claytons DCI Fine Drycleaning Adjusts Operations to Maintain Employees

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The normal employee count at Don’s Claytons DCI Fine Drycleaning is 95 to 100. Today, 70 are still working in some capacity. Bryan Schmitt, President of Don’s Claytons says: “That is actually more than we had just a few days ago, so we have been able to restore some employees who were previously laid off because of the pandemic’s effect on our business.”

“I would hope we can be back to normal employee levels in July, but I think the economic landscape has been severely altered, and customer habits will remain changed because of many effects of the pandemic, such as gains in efficiency working from home, business closures, and continued layoffs. I’m expecting Don’s Claytons won’t be able to restore employment to pre COVID-19 levels. Time will tell.”

Schmitt points to three recent improvements he’s made at his 9 retail locations in Evansville and Newburgh, and at the main cleaning facility in the Garvin Industrial Park:

  • We’ve resumed normal operating hours for drycleaning and coin laundries to maximize our availability to customers
  • Home and business pickup and delivery service is back to normal routines
  • The cleaning plant is now operating Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from the previous very limited schedule. More cleaning days will be added as business picks up.Schmitt saw a need in the community and has taken action to help those who need a face mask to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. He says: “Since we don’t have as much work to do, as usual, Don’s Claytons has started making cloth face masks. We have the people, equipment, and distribution capability to easily take orders from individuals and families. Since we qualified for an SBA loan to help cover employee wages, it seemed like the right thing to do.”

    “If you need a face mask, we are now taking orders at no charge for adults and children. Check with your nearest Don’s Clayton’s location to place an order, or email your request to registry@dci-cleaners.com. Please be sure to include your name, phone number, what sizes, how many, and from which location you would like to pick up your masks. Supplies may be limited, so some orders may take a few days to fill.”

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