About this location
A few stories people tell about this place
1. A few months ago, an elderly gentleman picked up his suit from Clean As A Whistle Cleaners and found something unexpected in the plastic bag—a tiny, handwritten note that read: ‘Your clothes are clean as a whistle…and so is our coffee!’ The old man showed the note to his wife, who laughed so hard she spilled her tea. Word spread quickly around town, and soon everyone was dropping off their clothes just for the chance of finding a funny message. One day, a delivery driver even left a note on the doorstep of the cleaner’s: 'Your shirts smell great—especially when you sniff them!' The owner shrugged it off with a smile, knowing that sometimes life needs a little whimsy.
2. At dawn, when most dry cleaners were just opening their doors, a delivery driver pulled up to Clean As A Whistle Cleaners with a mysterious package wrapped in brown paper. The owner, Mr. Jenkins, took one look and said, 'I’ve seen that same wrapping paper three times this week!' Mr. Jenkins shrugged and nodded towards his assistant. ‘Go on then,’ he muttered, ‘maybe it’ll be something interesting.’ An hour later, they emerged from the back room with a giggle, holding an old dusty hat and a pair of mismatched socks. Turns out, someone had accidentally delivered last year’s Halloween costumes instead of shirts.’
3. At dusk, a delivery driver noticed something peculiar in the back of the van: a small wooden box wrapped in brown paper. Curious, he brought it inside, only to discover that every time someone picked up their clothes, they received not just freshly cleaned garments but also a mysterious trinket—a tiny brass key or a vintage button—left anonymously by the owner. Finally, one day, an elderly lady came to collect her suit and found a tiny brass key attached to her dress. She smiled, thinking it was for her old housekey ring. Turns out, it unlocked nothing but a heartwarming mystery—and maybe a newfound belief that good deeds can be anonymous yet leave a lasting impression.
4. Late one night, a delivery driver pulled into the alley behind Clean As A Whistle Cleaners. The neon sign flickered ominously as he unloaded boxes, but nothing seemed out of place—until he heard a soft humming coming from inside. Curious, he peered through the window and saw an old man in a white apron, busily ironing shirts with an expression of deep concentration. ‘What’re you doing here so late?’ asked the delivery driver. The old man looked up, smiled warmly, and replied, “Just making sure your shirts are clean as a whistle!”