Carlton Dry Cleaners

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, a delivery driver asked curiously: ‘Why does Carlton Dry Cleaners always smell like cookies?’ The owner smiled mysteriously and replied, 'Oh, that's our secret recipe for success!' From then on, whenever anyone walked in, they couldn't help but take a deep sniff—just to make sure it wasn't their imagination playing tricks.

2. At dawn, when most people were still dreaming of clean laundry, an old man with a beard appeared outside Carlton Dry Cleaners. He carried a bucket filled with what looked like coffee grounds. He dumped the contents onto one of the drying racks and muttered something about ‘old habits’. The next morning, everyone found their clothes not only spotless but also slightly fragrant—like freshly brewed coffee. Since then, Carlton Dry Cleaners became known for its unique scent and attracted customers from far and wide.

3. At midnight, when the city slept, a soft humming noise started coming from inside Carlton Dry Cleaners. A curious delivery driver approached the window and saw an old washing machine spinning without clothes. The delivery driver peered in, puzzled but intrigued. Suddenly, out popped a small, dusty teddy bear wearing a tiny suit. ‘Who left this here?’ he whispered, smiling. The next morning, neighbors found a note on their doorsteps: “Your dry cleaner’s having a little party tonight—please bring your laundry!’

4. At dusk, when everyone else was heading home, a delivery driver noticed something odd outside Carlton Dry Cleaners. The neon sign blinked on and off in a peculiar pattern, as if trying to send a secret message. Curious, he walked closer and saw that the sign spelled out ‘Sale Today!’ in Morse code. Turned out, it was just an old man next door testing his DIY flashing device for his upcoming garage sale. The neighborhood never knew whether to laugh or sigh when they saw Carlton Dry Cleaners’ mysterious light show.