Sterling Cleaners

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, a delivery driver pulled up outside Sterling Cleaners and noticed something odd. The sign above the entrance read: ‘Closed for Good,’ but when he looked inside, the place was buzzing with activity. Curious, the driver peeked inside and saw an old man diligently folding shirts while humming to himself. 'I thought you were closed,' said the driver. 'Oh, we're just getting ready for our grand reopening!' replied the man. 'But your sign...' 'Well, that's just for show,' laughed the old man. 'We've been doing secret cleanings for neighbors all week.'

2. A little girl walked past Sterling Cleaners one afternoon, her eyes wide with wonder as she saw a strange shadow moving inside the window. Curious, she peered closer and spotted an old sock dancing along the clothes rack. Her giggle attracted the attention of a delivery driver who popped his head out from behind the counter, asking if everything was okay. Turns out, it was just another day at Sterling Cleaners—where even socks get their own dance party.

3. A neighborhood cat began visiting Sterling Cleaners every night around sunset, sitting patiently on the steps until the staff unlocked the door. One evening, a delivery driver noticed the cat and decided to bring it some milk. The next day, the cat arrived with two kittens in tow. Soon, Sterling Cleaners had a small feline family visiting each evening. When asked why they came, one employee quipped, 'They say their clothes come out cleaner after our special nighttime ritual!'

4. A little boy stopped by Sterling Cleaners after school, mesmerized by the strange humming sound coming from inside. His mother had warned him not to go in alone, but he couldn’t resist investigating. Inside, he stumbled upon an old man folding shirts with meticulous care. The man looked up and smiled warmly, asking if he needed help finding something. Turns out, it was just Mr. Jenkins, a regular who worked there since forever. The boy left with a free pack of buttons and a story to tell his friends—about how Sterling Cleaners was run by friendly ghosts who only came out at closing time.