University Cleaners

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. Late one night, a delivery driver pulled up to University Cleaners and noticed something odd. The humming sound coming from inside wasn’t like any dry cleaner’s he’d ever heard before—it was more like a distant humming saw or an old record player stuck on repeat. Curious, the driver cracked open the door—just enough for a peek. Inside, amidst the strange noise, he spotted an elderly gentleman meticulously folding shirts while listening to his favorite jazz records through headphones. Turns out, the humming was actually the gentle rhythm of the cleaner's vintage turntable. Since then, locals joke that University Cleaners is the only place where your clothes get cleaned while dancing to old-school vinyl.

2. Late one night, a delivery driver pulled up to University Cleaners and noticed an eerie humming sound coming from inside. He shrugged it off as nothing until he saw a faint glow seeping through the windows. Curious, he opened the door slowly—only to see rows of shirts dancing in unison to some invisible playlist. Turns out, it was just an old washing machine playing its own version of ‘80s synth-pop. A regular came in later that day, shook his head, and said, ‘Same thing happens every Thursday.’

3. Late one night, a delivery driver pulled up to University Cleaners and noticed an unusual shadow moving inside. Curious, he peered through the window and saw only a dustpan and brush moving in slow motion across the floor. Turns out, it was just an overzealous janitor sweeping up after closing hours. The delivery driver shook his head with a smile, thinking, ‘Next time I’ll check twice before calling security.’

4. Late one night, a delivery driver pulled up to University Cleaners and noticed an odd humming sound coming from inside. Curious but cautious, he peered through the window and saw nothing unusual—until he caught a whiff of something strange: fresh-baked cookies wafting through the air. The delivery driver smiled, thinking maybe someone was baking treats for everyone. He knocked gently on the door, only to be greeted by a friendly voice saying, ‘Next day service guaranteed!’ Turned out it was just another late-night worker with a sweet tooth.