Tide Cleaners

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At midnight, when most dry cleaners were quiet and empty, a delivery driver noticed an old man hurrying into Tide Cleaners with a large envelope under his arm. The delivery driver watched curiously as the old man quickly disappeared inside. Later that night, after closing up shop, he heard a soft rustling sound coming from behind the counter. Peering around, he saw an envelope slowly sliding out from beneath it, emblazoned with the same logo as the one on the old man's shirt. Turning it over, he found a note scribbled in pencil: 'Next time you see me, just say “dry cleaning,” and I’ll know it's really me.'

2. At midnight, when most dry cleaners were quiet and empty, a delivery driver heard an odd voice over the intercom: ‘Your clothes are ready—please pick them up before sunrise or they’ll turn into someone else’s style!’ Curious, he returned early next morning only to find the shop closed and a note on the door saying: ‘Sorry for the inconvenience, but our tailor is on vacation.’ The delivery driver shook his head with a smile, realizing that some things are better left unexplained.

3. At midnight, when most dry cleaners were dark and deserted, an old lady whispered to her reflection in the window: ‘I bet no one will notice if I leave just one shirt.’ The next morning, a delivery driver found the lone shirt draped over a nearby bush. He joked, ‘Someone’s been stealing shirts from Tide Cleaners!’ A regular customer overheard him and replied, ‘No, they’re just trying out their new stealth drop-off service.’ Everyone laughed, and soon enough, the old lady became a neighborhood legend for her subtlety—and occasional fashion experimentation.

4. At midnight, when most dry cleaners were dark and deserted, a delivery driver heard soft laughter coming from inside. Curious, he peered through the window and saw only empty racks and quiet machines. Suddenly, an old man emerged from behind a curtain, wiping his eyes with a dusty handkerchief. ‘Ah,’ he said, smiling warmly. ‘You’re here just in time for our midnight special—dry cleaning so good you’ll never want to leave!’