About this location
A few stories people tell about this place
1. One morning, a regular asked the attendant, ‘Why does my shirt always come out of the dryer smelling like someone’s dog?’ The attendant shrugged and replied with a smile, ‘Maybe your shirt is just trying to make friends with our canine friend who lives behind the dryer!’ The regular laughed it off, realizing it was probably just a quirk of their local laundromat.
2. One day, after dropping off some clothes for washing, an old lady noticed her dog staring intently at one of the dryer vents. Curious, she approached and saw that it was emitting tiny bits of fabric—like confetti—that seemed to appear out of nowhere. As she watched closer, she realized these little pieces were actually her own undone buttons and loose threads from her husband’s shirt! Turns out, someone had accidentally left their sewing kit in the dryer compartment earlier. With a laugh, she thanked her lucky stars—and the helpful canine—for saving her from embarrassment. From then on, everyone joked that Simi Valley Laundry Center was like a magical place where lost items found their way back home.
3. One afternoon, a delivery driver pulled up to the Laundry Center and asked curiously, 'How come every time I drop off clothes here, they always smell like pizza?' The manager smiled mysteriously and replied, ‘Well, our cleaner is also a bit of a chef, and he loves making pizzas after work.’ The delivery driver nodded knowingly, realizing why his shirts often came back with an unexpected topping.
4. One night, a neighbor knocked on the door of the Laundry Center manager and whispered, 'Have you ever noticed how our shirts always come back with someone else's initials?' The manager shrugged, ‘Must be some kinda laundering mix-up.’ Then, laughing, he added, ‘Next time your shirt comes out with strange letters, just write back “Sent from Simi Valley Laundromat—Love, Anonymous Cleaner.”’