Murre Cleaners

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. It was an unusually quiet Sunday morning in downtown Chicago when a delivery driver pulled up to Murre Cleaners. The sun was just peeking over the skyline, casting an eerie glow on the usually bustling street. As he approached the door, he heard a faint voice from inside: 'Wait, I’m almost done!' Startled, he looked around and saw an old man folding shirts with lightning speed. Turned out, it was just Mr. Murre, the eccentric owner who worked non-stop even on Sundays. With a smile, the delivery driver thought, ‘At least my clothes will be cleaner than ever!’

2. It was a typical Thursday afternoon in New York City when a delivery driver noticed something odd outside Murre Cleaners. A small pigeon kept circling the entrance, pecking at an old sign that read ‘Dry Cleaning Services.’ The bird seemed determined to uncover some hidden treasure beneath it. Finally, the delivery driver gave up and decided to help the little fellow. He gently moved aside the sign, only to reveal… another sign underneath reading, 'Free Pigeon Treat.' A neighbor passing by chuckled, shaking his head and muttering, ‘Another day, same old Murre Cleaners trick.’

3. It was a slow Monday morning in Los Angeles when a delivery driver noticed something odd on Murre Cleaners’ sign: ‘Your shirt looks better than you do today—come clean!’ Curious, he walked inside and saw an old man folding shirts with a big smile. The man greeted him warmly, saying, 'We make everyone look good here!' Turned out, it was just a friendly neighborhood cleaner who thought his sign would brighten people's day.

4. It was a slow Tuesday afternoon in San Francisco when a delivery driver pulled up to Murre Cleaners and asked curiously, ‘Hey, why does your sign say “Murder Cleaners”?’ The owner smiled sheepishly and replied, 'Oh, that's just our new marketing strategy!' The delivery driver shook his head, laughing, while a nearby neighbor chimed in, 'I always thought it was a bit mysterious.' By the end of the day, everyone had a good laugh—and Murre Cleaners became known for more than just their impeccable dry cleaning.