Southlawn Laundry

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At Southlawn Laundry, customers often noticed an old lady folding clothes late at night. She’d smile and wave at everyone who passed by, even though no one had ever seen her enter the building. One day, a delivery driver asked her, ‘Aren’t you cold outside?’ With a twinkle in her eye, she replied, ‘Not when I’m surrounded by all these warm clothes!’ Turned out, she was just a friendly ghost who loved helping people stay cozy.

2. At dawn, when most laundromats are quiet, someone started leaving neatly folded piles of money in the coin return slot of Southlawn Laundry. One morning, a delivery driver found himself holding an envelope filled with dollar bills. He grinned, thinking he’d hit lucky, until he noticed the note inside: ‘Please add these to your next load.’ Ever since then, every time someone did their laundry at Southlawn, they’d find little surprises—like free snacks or handwritten notes saying, “Have a great day!”

3. At midnight, a delivery driver pulled up to Southlawn Laundry with a truckload of clean sheets. As he unloaded boxes, he heard soft footsteps behind him. Turning around, he saw no one. Suddenly, an old lady in a house across the street waved and called out, ‘Honey, don’t forget your flashlight!’ The delivery driver jumped, realizing he’d left it on the truck. He laughed nervously and muttered, ‘Guess I’ll be back.’

4. At Southlawn Laundry, a little girl would sometimes come in after closing hours. She’d grab a basket and start picking up stray socks, placing them back into their matching pairs on the shelves. One night, an exhausted delivery driver dozed off while waiting for his clothes to dry. Suddenly, he heard soft footsteps behind him. Startled awake, he saw the little girl smiling gently as she placed his mismatched boxers neatly next to his shirt. ‘Thanks,’ he muttered sleepily. The next morning, everyone found out that her name was Lucy—the neighborhood’s kindest soul.’