About this location
A few stories people tell about this place
1. One morning, a regular noticed an old, dusty hat sitting on the counter of Clean Clothes Laundry. Curious, he picked it up and found an envelope inside containing a single note: ‘Take care of what you find here.’ The next day, a delivery driver brought in a mysterious package wrapped in brown paper. Unwrapping it carefully, they discovered a pair of mismatched socks with a note reading, 'Wear these well.' Soon enough, everyone started dropping off odd items—an umbrella without a handle, a broken shoelace, and even a lone button. It turned out that Clean Clothes Laundry was like a community closet where people left things they couldn't part with but didn't quite need anymore.
2. One day, while dropping off some clothes, a regular asked the laundress: ‘Why does your machine always hum like it’s dancing?’ With a twinkle in her eye, the laundress replied, 'Oh, that's because my machine is from Switzerland—even its sleep is a waltz!' The regular laughed and shook his head, knowing better than to ask any more questions.
3. Late one night, a delivery driver pulled up to Clean Clothes Laundry and noticed something strange: a soft humming sound coming from inside the building. Curious, he peered through the window and saw an old man dancing in circles around the washing machines, singing along to some unknown tune. Turned out his granddaughter had left her favorite record there earlier that day. The delivery driver smiled, shook his head, and quietly went on his way—vowing never again to deliver after dark.
4. Late one night, a delivery driver pulled up to Clean Clothes Laundry and noticed a small, furry creature scurrying around the entrance. Curious, he got out to investigate only to see it vanish into the laundry room's open door. As he peered inside, he saw an old washing machine humming softly. Suddenly, a wet sock jumped out and landed on his head! Startled, he ran outside, yelling, ‘Who’s playing pranks here?’ Only then did he notice a friendly neighbor waving from across the street with another soggy sock in hand, laughing heartily.