Tide Cleaners

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At Tide Cleaners, customers often noticed an odd occurrence late at night. A little girl, no older than five, would appear in the window, waving frantically and whispering something about ‘clean clothes for mommy.’ Employees dismissed it as their imagination until one day, a delivery driver saw her too. Finally, someone reported seeing her to management. The next morning, a regular customer found a note on his cleaned shirt: 'Thank you for your patience—your clothes are ready!' Turned out, it was just the neighborhood fairy of clean laundry.

2. Late one night, a delivery driver pulled up to Tide Cleaners and noticed something strange—an eerie humming sound coming from inside the empty building. Curious, he peered through the window and saw only rows of silent machines. Suddenly, an old man in a dusty apron emerged from behind the counter with a big smile, greeting him warmly. ‘Welcome, my friend!’ said the man. ‘We’re open twenty-four hours for special customers like you.’ The delivery driver laughed, realizing it was just another late-night prank by his neighborhood’s friendly dry cleaner.

3. Late one night, a delivery driver pulled up to Tide Cleaners and noticed something peculiar on the parking lot—a mysterious package wrapped in old newspaper. Curious, he approached it, only to discover an old calendar from 1987 peeking out. Turns out, it was just an overzealous neighbor who thought his shirts needed some historical flair. Everyone had a good laugh, and now, whenever someone mentions Tide Cleaners, they always get a smile.

4. Late one night, a delivery driver pulled up to Tide Cleaners and noticed a small dog peeking curiously through the window, its nose twitching as if it could smell the secrets inside. The delivery driver smiled and gently opened the door, revealing an old man in a fluffy robe folding clothes with meticulous care. ‘Oh,’ he said, noticing the dog, ‘you found our secret customer—our neighborhood’s most faithful furry patron.’ The dog wagged its tail proudly, as if owning the place.