Ripley's Vacuum & Home Care

1030 S. Park Loop Road | Jackson, WY | 307-733-9325 RipleysVacuum.com

Ripley's Vacuum & Home Care is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year — in a new location, and with new owners who know a lot about keeping things clean.

Brice and Jessica Dunn, owners/operators of both White Glove Cleaning Service and Mastercare Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning, purchased the business in 2021 in the wake of its popular founder's untimely passing in 2020.

"Kurt Ripley is someone that a lot of people in this town knew and loved," said Jessica Dunn. After his death, the fate of the shop hung in the balance until the Dunns stepped in.

"White Glove Cleaning used Ripley's for vacuum repair all the time, so it only made sense," she said.

After the shop moved just a short distance away, it seemed some people in the community thought the business had closed.

"People don't realize that we moved locations," Dunn said. "We've heard some people say they thought we closed down when we moved last October."

Instead, the shop is now open at 1030 S. Park Loop Road , just around the corner from the old space. Ripley's still offers a selection of the best vacuum cleaners and home cleaning products. Importantly, they also service what they sell.

Among their lineup of vacuums are such top-rated brands like Miele, SEBO, Riccar, Sanitaire, Raven and Lindhouse.

"We are really in the business of educating our customers," Dunn said. "Our motto is, 'We save good people from bad vacuums.' There are some very bad vacuums out there that will destroy your floors, put dust in the air and all kinds of things. So we really try to educate our customers about that."

In addition to vacuum sales and service, Ripley's offers an extensive line of home cleaning products for every application: glass, stone, wood, stainless steel, even dishes and laundry. Emphasis has been placed on stocking environmentally conscious versions of these products wherever possible.

"All of our products are eco-friendly," said Dunn. "Good for you and good for the environment."

Ripley's can even help clean and sweeten the air inside your house with a selection of air purifiers and scented products.

"We also have nice home products that make your house smell good," Dunn said. "And we have home air purifiers. So those are really nice for summer smoke season, or allergies any time of year."

Christie & Shaun Schuster

Salon 22

Maybe it’s a throwback to an era bygone to enjoy your time at the beauty parlor, but at Teton Valley’s newest salon, Salon 22, the act of self-care is not an errand. It’s a reprieve from the day-to-day hustle, to repair, renew and, most importantly, according to owner Christie Schuster, “to feel good about yourself.”

Schuster is a Jackson native who moved to Boise, Idaho, to pursue her love for cosmetology, where she met her husband, Shaun. The couple moved back to the Tetons with their two young children, immediately seeing a need for residents and visitors alike to get a salon appointment.

“We are taking new customers, and when you book an appointment it’s your appointment,” she said. “We are not going to double-book someone to get their color and have another client in another chair for a blowout. When you come to Salon 22 it’s all about you.”

Reintroducing parlor culture also comes with rose petal foot baths and the exclusive R and Co. hair product line.

“I love this line,” Schuster said. “The award-winning line was created by stylists for all the different needs a client has. All the formulas are color safe, focus on scalp health, have no harmful ingredients, and it’s exactly what you need each time.”

Having clients leave satisfied is one thing but Schuster wants them to leave feeling better than when they walked in.

“I will not let you leave the salon until you’re happy,” Schuster joked, but it’s true. Once they've made an appointment, Schuster says, clients become family in her salon. Pick the music, share the Bluetooth and talk about looks you can experiment with.

“We don’t need to rush anything,” she said. “We do what each individual needs that day.” Of course, when she sees bridal parties and girls’ nights out — sometimes those needs are served with mimosas in the second-floor well-lit space overlooking the Big Holes.

What’s more, her late father, Wayne Williams, helped her set up the shop in Victor, one of the last projects before he died last year. This makes the salon a special place for Schuster, and she translates that joyful spirit to her clients.

Kathy Harrington