i got this stain in my jeans + on my sisterz stuffd rabbit so i used this stain remover but now i need to do the laundry. HELP!How 2 wash a small load of laundry?
Just set the water level on the low and wash away.How 2 wash a small load of laundry?
Set water level to small; pull the knob to start; put soap in and add clothes; close the lid.
WHY BOTHER.
TAKE IT TO THE LANDRY
use warmwater,medium load cycle to conserve water use regular deteregeant. the newer wahshing machines with most brand have cyles for small and medium size loads.
Go to the queen of clean web site
On the machine you have a timer.. set the timer to perhkaps 15 minutes and then run the load
Depending on the washer....look at the FILL control, put it on low. Then look for the cold wash, warm wash and hot wash, put it on cold. Then put the main control on wash for the longest time setting, and turn it on, theres usually knob that you pull out. Do that and let it run, usually 8 minutes is the max, itll take a total of 10-15 minutes for the washer to finish.
Then youll have to dry it in the dryer, just look at the controls like you did on the washer.
for most things - food/grass/etc. - - SHOUT is one of the best things for stains
To run a washing machine:
Place the clothes in the washer
Determine the setting (usually ';Small/Med/Low - though all washing machines have different ways of setting the height of the water - if you have too much water its not that big of a deal for one time)
and then make sure the temperture for the water is set for COLD.
Pour in about 1 capful (liquid) or 1 scoop (powder) of laundry detergent
Push in the ';Start'; Button.
NEXT - DO NOT THROW THE CLOTHES IN THE DRYER UNTIL YOU CHECK IF THE STAIN IS GONE
If it is not gone, you will want to just let them ';air dry'; and then try a different stain removing product - spot shot, oxyclean, etc. and rewash and just keep repeating until it either comes out or you decide its not worth the effort anymore.
But really, the question is, where are your parents? Make them teach you to use the washing machine. My son is 3 and knows how to do a load of laundry.
set it on small load with warm/cold wash use small amt of detergent
put the rabbit in a pillow case or lingere bag and wash on the gentle cycle. If you use a pillow case make sure it's a color that won't bleed. And just wash your jeans by themselves. Use detergent but just a little. When you dry the rabbit put it on low heat or you will fry it's fur or let it air dry by a fan
On the linside lid of every wash machine there are directions on how to use it. . . . . . you follow them to wash your clothes, as for the stains, no way to get them out . . . . . . . sorry
if you havent washed them yet its probally to late
put washer on low water setting, set to wash in cold water. turn knob to reg wash, then pull the knob out to start
To get rid of stains cheap, make a paste of baking soda and put on stain. Let is sit for about 15-20 or more.
Wash normally, in your case set machine on small load.
Thursday, December 24, 2009
What laundry soap should i use to wash my babies clothes?
im 34 weeks pregnant, and im planning on washing all my babies clothes, so im just wondering what laundry soap would be best?What laundry soap should i use to wash my babies clothes?
I use All and it is free and clear of perfumes.. I also use this for me and my hubbys clothes too so it is nice i dont have to buy all different types of laundry detergent just to wash clothes and i can put everything in together..All is much cheaper too than DreftWhat laundry soap should i use to wash my babies clothes?
We washed all our baby clothes in Dreft before we adopted. We also used it for the first 6 months or so after we got our son. We enjoyed using it and had no problems.
Most folks who like Dreft say it smells great and it seems to remove stains better than ';regular'; detergents.
You'll also find folks who just use their regular family detergent with no problems whatsoever. Most people who don't use Dreft say that they are concerned about the perfumes that give it the great smell and they prefer to use a ';Free and Clear'; detergent.
You should use dreft laundry soap but you can also use all for babies laundry soap. It is a little cheaper than dreft.
I used all free and clear on all my babies stuff.
Dreft is really good.
Dreft
Dreft
I use All and it is free and clear of perfumes.. I also use this for me and my hubbys clothes too so it is nice i dont have to buy all different types of laundry detergent just to wash clothes and i can put everything in together..All is much cheaper too than DreftWhat laundry soap should i use to wash my babies clothes?
We washed all our baby clothes in Dreft before we adopted. We also used it for the first 6 months or so after we got our son. We enjoyed using it and had no problems.
Most folks who like Dreft say it smells great and it seems to remove stains better than ';regular'; detergents.
You'll also find folks who just use their regular family detergent with no problems whatsoever. Most people who don't use Dreft say that they are concerned about the perfumes that give it the great smell and they prefer to use a ';Free and Clear'; detergent.
You should use dreft laundry soap but you can also use all for babies laundry soap. It is a little cheaper than dreft.
I used all free and clear on all my babies stuff.
Dreft is really good.
Dreft
Dreft
What type of laundry detergent can I use to wash towels and pillow cases with for a person who has ringworm?
Does anyone know a good detergent to use for washing clothes of a person with scalp ringworm? I have been washing his clothes in hot water along with Fab Laundry Detergent. I was wondering if there is another brand that would be better or do you think Fab will do?What type of laundry detergent can I use to wash towels and pillow cases with for a person who has ringworm?
Should be okay, they are all the same.What type of laundry detergent can I use to wash towels and pillow cases with for a person who has ringworm?
There really isn't a better detergent than another as far as I know.
If they are able to be bleached, I would try that. If not I would get color safe bleach.horses for loan
Should be okay, they are all the same.What type of laundry detergent can I use to wash towels and pillow cases with for a person who has ringworm?
There really isn't a better detergent than another as far as I know.
If they are able to be bleached, I would try that. If not I would get color safe bleach.
What laundry detergent/fabric softener and wash/rinse temp do you use?
I use All Free Clear liquid detergent and Snuggle Blue Sparkle Cuddle Up Fresh dryer sheets and Warm Wash/Cold Rinse.What laundry detergent/fabric softener and wash/rinse temp do you use?
Ariel =)What laundry detergent/fabric softener and wash/rinse temp do you use?
I use warm water wash for everything; Era detergent; cold water rinse;
Snuggle Green Burst fabric softner; and hot dryer .
Tide with color bleach or bleach alternative. I wash everything in cold because I'm cheap except for whites and underwear, I wash hot/cold rinse.
detergent I use is whatever is cheapest. to me it all does the same thing.
Temp it depends on what the clothing says to use.
Since I have a high efficiency washer, I use the cheapest HE detergent I can find.
I use Snuggle dryer sheets.
If I hang the laundry out to dry I use a Snuggle liquid fabric softener.
Don't care what the perfuminess smells like because it all dissappears anyway and I can never smell it in my laundry.
I wash and rinse most stuff on cold. Though I do towels and my husbands greasy work clothes on hot wash.
I dry most laundry on the lowest warm setting except the towels and work clothes and they are on hot.
Unless of course I hang them outside on the clothesline to dry, which is not the towels.
Every detergent I have used (and I have used them all) does the same washing effect, and I have used regular detergent before I got the HE.
Some of them do have a stronger scent though and I don't really like that.
Then when I used to do my mothers laundry and she had wetted her pants a lot, I just used the cheapest detergent and a cup of ODO BAN in there to kill the smells. That worked great.
I use Ariel Sensations,and Aloe Vera, fabric conditioner. , I use all different cycles for washing. Cold wash , easy ironing. Mixed materials 40潞c - 60潞c wash, I have a AEG washing machine %26amp; it has many different programs to use , just depends on the material I am washing. Best one I have ever had, so far.
I prefer Tide detergent, any fragrance of Downy or Snuggle, and I wash in the temp that the tag in my clothes say to wash in and I rinse in cold because that is the only temp my washer rinses in.
I like All Free and Clear.. I have kids so it helps them not breakout.. I'm allergic to tide and it's expensive... I like Era/Wisk and All... We buy them from Bj's wholesale 300 oz. for under $10 it usually lasts acouple months.. I also like to add Baking Soda to the wash water, it helps get stains out of the children's clothing and it gets the grease out of my husband's work clothes.. A 12lb. container costs under $5... I also use it on the carpets, furniture etc...good luck
I use liquid laundry detergent and dryer sheets.
Fragrance free on both, whatever brand is cheapest. I use hot water for linens, socks, and underwear. And cold water for clothes.
Not all detergents are created equal. Tide is better than all others according to the test reports I've seen. All is in the middle of the pack. A cheaper detergent that does real well is Great Value (Wal Mart) Ultra Glacier Breeze.
Fabric softeners are best left for use in the dryer. The chemical properties of liquid softener 'gum' up the insides of washers over time. However if you must use a softener in the washer do so sparingly (I see it appears you use the dryer softener sheets).
As for wash and rinse temp, wash according to the particular fabrics care instructions. Most items can be done in cold wash and cold rinse.
Ariel =)What laundry detergent/fabric softener and wash/rinse temp do you use?
I use warm water wash for everything; Era detergent; cold water rinse;
Snuggle Green Burst fabric softner; and hot dryer .
Tide with color bleach or bleach alternative. I wash everything in cold because I'm cheap except for whites and underwear, I wash hot/cold rinse.
detergent I use is whatever is cheapest. to me it all does the same thing.
Temp it depends on what the clothing says to use.
Since I have a high efficiency washer, I use the cheapest HE detergent I can find.
I use Snuggle dryer sheets.
If I hang the laundry out to dry I use a Snuggle liquid fabric softener.
Don't care what the perfuminess smells like because it all dissappears anyway and I can never smell it in my laundry.
I wash and rinse most stuff on cold. Though I do towels and my husbands greasy work clothes on hot wash.
I dry most laundry on the lowest warm setting except the towels and work clothes and they are on hot.
Unless of course I hang them outside on the clothesline to dry, which is not the towels.
Every detergent I have used (and I have used them all) does the same washing effect, and I have used regular detergent before I got the HE.
Some of them do have a stronger scent though and I don't really like that.
Then when I used to do my mothers laundry and she had wetted her pants a lot, I just used the cheapest detergent and a cup of ODO BAN in there to kill the smells. That worked great.
I use Ariel Sensations,and Aloe Vera, fabric conditioner. , I use all different cycles for washing. Cold wash , easy ironing. Mixed materials 40潞c - 60潞c wash, I have a AEG washing machine %26amp; it has many different programs to use , just depends on the material I am washing. Best one I have ever had, so far.
I prefer Tide detergent, any fragrance of Downy or Snuggle, and I wash in the temp that the tag in my clothes say to wash in and I rinse in cold because that is the only temp my washer rinses in.
I like All Free and Clear.. I have kids so it helps them not breakout.. I'm allergic to tide and it's expensive... I like Era/Wisk and All... We buy them from Bj's wholesale 300 oz. for under $10 it usually lasts acouple months.. I also like to add Baking Soda to the wash water, it helps get stains out of the children's clothing and it gets the grease out of my husband's work clothes.. A 12lb. container costs under $5... I also use it on the carpets, furniture etc...good luck
I use liquid laundry detergent and dryer sheets.
Fragrance free on both, whatever brand is cheapest. I use hot water for linens, socks, and underwear. And cold water for clothes.
Not all detergents are created equal. Tide is better than all others according to the test reports I've seen. All is in the middle of the pack. A cheaper detergent that does real well is Great Value (Wal Mart) Ultra Glacier Breeze.
Fabric softeners are best left for use in the dryer. The chemical properties of liquid softener 'gum' up the insides of washers over time. However if you must use a softener in the washer do so sparingly (I see it appears you use the dryer softener sheets).
As for wash and rinse temp, wash according to the particular fabrics care instructions. Most items can be done in cold wash and cold rinse.
How much does it cost the average person to wash and dry all their laundry in a laundromat?
As a apt dweller new to the garden apt. scene, I'd love to get a more accurate reading of my new bottom line, factoring in costs for detergents. Figure the machines run about $1.50 per load.How much does it cost the average person to wash and dry all their laundry in a laundromat?
truck stop has the cheapest laundromat that i have every went to in my area. and one of the cleanest ones at that. a family of 4 and every 2 weeks didnt even cost 20 bucks. dont buy any detergent at the mat. if u have alot of clothes use a bigger washer.How much does it cost the average person to wash and dry all their laundry in a laundromat?
5 pounds each week
$17.50
if you use the large washer and dryers you can do more laundry at a time plus the large dryers dry the clothes faster
truck stop has the cheapest laundromat that i have every went to in my area. and one of the cleanest ones at that. a family of 4 and every 2 weeks didnt even cost 20 bucks. dont buy any detergent at the mat. if u have alot of clothes use a bigger washer.How much does it cost the average person to wash and dry all their laundry in a laundromat?
5 pounds each week
$17.50
if you use the large washer and dryers you can do more laundry at a time plus the large dryers dry the clothes faster
I just bought a Dry-Cleaning,Laundry and Wash and Fold business.?
Which one of the follwing business set-ups would be the best to start with and give the greatest tax advantages. LLC. Corporation or a Sole Proprietor.I just bought a Dry-Cleaning,Laundry and Wash and Fold business.?
This is one for a tax professional (not yahoo answers!) good luck!I just bought a Dry-Cleaning,Laundry and Wash and Fold business.?
Do consult your tax man or an attorney because laws vary from state to state. But, in general, I will try to answer your question. For the cost of some professional advise, you could save yourself a world of headaches and a ton of money in the end.
An LLC sounds beneficial for your type of business because there will be customers coming and going in your establishment frequently every day. With water and soap spills on the floor, there is a great possibility of a slip and fall lawsuit. An LLC will protect your assets in the event of a lawsuit.
Corporations are heavily taxed in my state. Check yours.
Being a Sole Proprietor can be a good thing because you can waive unemployment compensation for yourself, saving overhead costs. And, you can draw a check from the business and then pay the taxes quarterly instead of deducting them out of your paycheck weekly. You will have to be disciplined and save for the taxes in that case. The disadvantages of being a Sole Proprietor is that you are not protected from personal law suits -- people can go after your house, your car, your bank account and so forth.
This is one for a tax professional (not yahoo answers!) good luck!I just bought a Dry-Cleaning,Laundry and Wash and Fold business.?
Do consult your tax man or an attorney because laws vary from state to state. But, in general, I will try to answer your question. For the cost of some professional advise, you could save yourself a world of headaches and a ton of money in the end.
An LLC sounds beneficial for your type of business because there will be customers coming and going in your establishment frequently every day. With water and soap spills on the floor, there is a great possibility of a slip and fall lawsuit. An LLC will protect your assets in the event of a lawsuit.
Corporations are heavily taxed in my state. Check yours.
Being a Sole Proprietor can be a good thing because you can waive unemployment compensation for yourself, saving overhead costs. And, you can draw a check from the business and then pay the taxes quarterly instead of deducting them out of your paycheck weekly. You will have to be disciplined and save for the taxes in that case. The disadvantages of being a Sole Proprietor is that you are not protected from personal law suits -- people can go after your house, your car, your bank account and so forth.
Is there a laundry service that will do Wash Dry Fold in the Frederick MD area?
I was hoping to find a laundry/cleaners that offer this service. Any help will be greatly apperciated!Is there a laundry service that will do Wash Dry Fold in the Frederick MD area?
Look in the phone book...ask a dry cleaning establishment.
try: wwwSpotlessDryClean.com
+Is there a laundry service that will do Wash Dry Fold in the Frederick MD area?
Almost all laundromats offer that service for a fee. It's a drop off service and they use their own detergents so you don't have to supply them. Check with the laundromats in Frederick.
Look in the phone book...ask a dry cleaning establishment.
try: wwwSpotlessDryClean.com
+Is there a laundry service that will do Wash Dry Fold in the Frederick MD area?
Almost all laundromats offer that service for a fee. It's a drop off service and they use their own detergents so you don't have to supply them. Check with the laundromats in Frederick.
When you wash your laundry do you?
start with the whites, the darks, or the colors first?When you wash your laundry do you?
Doesnt matter, all my clothes are blackWhen you wash your laundry do you?
I wash what ever item I need the most.
If I am running short on underwear I do my whites.
If I have nothing to wear the next day I do my darks.
First whites, colors and then the darks.
Whichever I have the most of.
mine all go in together. im too lazy to separate
Doesnt matter, all my clothes are blackWhen you wash your laundry do you?
I wash what ever item I need the most.
If I am running short on underwear I do my whites.
If I have nothing to wear the next day I do my darks.
First whites, colors and then the darks.
Whichever I have the most of.
mine all go in together. im too lazy to separate
How can I wash a pillow in the laundry without it getting all lumpy?
You can send it to the dry cleaners, but since pillows cost like $7.00 why bother? just get a new one. If it's a high end expensive pillow, you wouldn't wash it in the machine anyway...How can I wash a pillow in the laundry without it getting all lumpy?
Don't bother. Wal-mart sells new ones for $3.How can I wash a pillow in the laundry without it getting all lumpy?
Wash two at a time in your washing machine using detergent and then softener in the rince water.
Put several tennis balls in the dryer with the pillow and that will take care of the lumps.
If it's like your favorite pillow I would wash it out in the bath tub with detergent and rinse with fabric softener. Then spin the water out in the washing machine. If it's not a big deal to you then I would just buy a new one. I know I had some feather pillows that I had for yrs, I wouldn't part with them,but they got old and smelly so I finally just gave in and threw them away and bought new ones. They weren't the same but I'm adjusting.
My sons pediatrician actually told me I don't have to ';wash'; my pillows to clean them. He told me to put them in my dryer on a hot heat cycle for 20 to 30 minutes every two weeks. I do this for my sons allergies and I have started to do with all of our pillows. This will kill the dust mites and yuckies in the pillow. I throw a dryer sheet in with my pillow to give a fresh smell. I can't believe how much money I wasted buying new pillows for my son every month when throwing it in the dryer works really well!
I'm afraid not, unless it is a feather pillow. If we're talking the run of the mill foam type, it will be flat and lumpy and sooo uncomfortable. That is why I make my own pillows. I have allergies and need to wash them frequently. Here's what I do! Buy plain white pillow cases and 3 bags of cut foam (litle 1 inch by q inch foam chunks). I get mine in the Wal-Mart craft section. Fill the pillow cases and sew shut (or buy the pillow protector cases that zip shut for an even easier job). When you think how much time you spend on a pillow and how infrequently most people wash them, well, yuck. These pillows are so comfy as you can mold them just how you like them and wash them as much as you like without losing the shape. I make them for all my friends and they have sworn never to go back to conventional pillows again!horses for loan
Don't bother. Wal-mart sells new ones for $3.How can I wash a pillow in the laundry without it getting all lumpy?
Wash two at a time in your washing machine using detergent and then softener in the rince water.
Put several tennis balls in the dryer with the pillow and that will take care of the lumps.
If it's like your favorite pillow I would wash it out in the bath tub with detergent and rinse with fabric softener. Then spin the water out in the washing machine. If it's not a big deal to you then I would just buy a new one. I know I had some feather pillows that I had for yrs, I wouldn't part with them,but they got old and smelly so I finally just gave in and threw them away and bought new ones. They weren't the same but I'm adjusting.
My sons pediatrician actually told me I don't have to ';wash'; my pillows to clean them. He told me to put them in my dryer on a hot heat cycle for 20 to 30 minutes every two weeks. I do this for my sons allergies and I have started to do with all of our pillows. This will kill the dust mites and yuckies in the pillow. I throw a dryer sheet in with my pillow to give a fresh smell. I can't believe how much money I wasted buying new pillows for my son every month when throwing it in the dryer works really well!
I'm afraid not, unless it is a feather pillow. If we're talking the run of the mill foam type, it will be flat and lumpy and sooo uncomfortable. That is why I make my own pillows. I have allergies and need to wash them frequently. Here's what I do! Buy plain white pillow cases and 3 bags of cut foam (litle 1 inch by q inch foam chunks). I get mine in the Wal-Mart craft section. Fill the pillow cases and sew shut (or buy the pillow protector cases that zip shut for an even easier job). When you think how much time you spend on a pillow and how infrequently most people wash them, well, yuck. These pillows are so comfy as you can mold them just how you like them and wash them as much as you like without losing the shape. I make them for all my friends and they have sworn never to go back to conventional pillows again!
Should my mom wash her hands after doing laundry?
I would like to tell if she should.Should my mom wash her hands after doing laundry?
I would say it would be a healthier choice. Washing hands in general has proven a safe guard against a faction of diseases. Our clothes come in contact with everything. Washing hands afterwards would help to eliminate germs that have attached themselves to the clothes. A good habit i think.Should my mom wash her hands after doing laundry?
I can't say I do it every time... but I try to.
That said, you need to mind your own businesss little girl... she's your MOM. Are you just LOOKING for something to pick on her about?
I always wash mine before, so my hands are clean when I fold up the clothes. I guess I've been doing it backwards. :)
I have an idea. If you don't like the way she does the laundry, YOU do it. I'm sure she wouldn't mind at all.
I do. I don't want dirty underwear and dish rag germs on my hands. She is spreading harmful germs to everything else she touches afterwards.
Yes. Go look at what chemicals are in your laundry detergents. Optical brighteners bind to the skin. It would be a good idea for her to wash her hands.
Most viruses/bacteria don't survive long outside the body -generally a few seconds to hours; two days max. If the laundry's been sitting a while the air has probably done a good job knocking out all the really harmful stuff.
I think the only thing you really have to worry about is oil from poison ivy and other similar plants. That stuff can persist in fabric for weeks.
After handling your shitty shorts, I would.
I always wash my hands after loading clothes into my washer. Here are my 2 reasons: first, the clothes I am handling are dirty. Second, sometimes I may get detergent or any other chemical that is used for washing on your hands.
After doing her own laundry? No, that's just too much. That just seems like your over doing it. I hope she's not having to wash your clothes.
I don't think it is necessary and as her child it is not your place to tell her what she should do.
I do. I thought everyone did. How wrong am I!!!
The amount of times I have picked up my kids, and Husbands clothing and though ';Ewww';
I would say it would be a healthier choice. Washing hands in general has proven a safe guard against a faction of diseases. Our clothes come in contact with everything. Washing hands afterwards would help to eliminate germs that have attached themselves to the clothes. A good habit i think.Should my mom wash her hands after doing laundry?
I can't say I do it every time... but I try to.
That said, you need to mind your own businesss little girl... she's your MOM. Are you just LOOKING for something to pick on her about?
I always wash mine before, so my hands are clean when I fold up the clothes. I guess I've been doing it backwards. :)
I have an idea. If you don't like the way she does the laundry, YOU do it. I'm sure she wouldn't mind at all.
I do. I don't want dirty underwear and dish rag germs on my hands. She is spreading harmful germs to everything else she touches afterwards.
Yes. Go look at what chemicals are in your laundry detergents. Optical brighteners bind to the skin. It would be a good idea for her to wash her hands.
Most viruses/bacteria don't survive long outside the body -generally a few seconds to hours; two days max. If the laundry's been sitting a while the air has probably done a good job knocking out all the really harmful stuff.
I think the only thing you really have to worry about is oil from poison ivy and other similar plants. That stuff can persist in fabric for weeks.
After handling your shitty shorts, I would.
I always wash my hands after loading clothes into my washer. Here are my 2 reasons: first, the clothes I am handling are dirty. Second, sometimes I may get detergent or any other chemical that is used for washing on your hands.
After doing her own laundry? No, that's just too much. That just seems like your over doing it. I hope she's not having to wash your clothes.
I don't think it is necessary and as her child it is not your place to tell her what she should do.
I do. I thought everyone did. How wrong am I!!!
The amount of times I have picked up my kids, and Husbands clothing and though ';Ewww';
What Laundry detergent do you use to wash rags with?
It's just rags for cleaning up pee and washing dirty stuff, so it doesnt need nice stuff, but I don't know what to use!What Laundry detergent do you use to wash rags with?
If you're wiping up pee with it I'd definitely use bleach to wash those rags along with whatever detergent you use.What Laundry detergent do you use to wash rags with?
Well.........my appliance guy recommend that you wash 1 load a month with hot water and dishwasher powder. So that's the load I do my husbands shop rags in..........
The reason he recommends this is that the dishwasher powder removes build up of fabric softener, detergents and other laundry add in products. And it cleans out the filters and helps with the stinky, front loading washer syndrome!
How to Clean Stuffed ?!
Every house with children (and even some without) has at least one stuffed animal. They sit on beds and bookshelves http://www.asesidea.com/how_to_clean_stu鈥?/a>
thanks
I use hot water and the same deteregent I use for everything else.
I just use the same detergent I wash everything else in. Why not?
If you're wiping up pee with it I'd definitely use bleach to wash those rags along with whatever detergent you use.What Laundry detergent do you use to wash rags with?
Well.........my appliance guy recommend that you wash 1 load a month with hot water and dishwasher powder. So that's the load I do my husbands shop rags in..........
The reason he recommends this is that the dishwasher powder removes build up of fabric softener, detergents and other laundry add in products. And it cleans out the filters and helps with the stinky, front loading washer syndrome!
How to Clean Stuffed ?!
Every house with children (and even some without) has at least one stuffed animal. They sit on beds and bookshelves http://www.asesidea.com/how_to_clean_stu鈥?/a>
thanks
I use hot water and the same deteregent I use for everything else.
I just use the same detergent I wash everything else in. Why not?
After I wash and dry my laundry, little brown streaks appear on the lighter items. Anyone know why/how to fix?
I dont know if they are from the washer or dryer, or even why they are appearing, but these streaks are ruining my clothes. They will NOT come out! HELP!!After I wash and dry my laundry, little brown streaks appear on the lighter items. Anyone know why/how to fix?
Check your washing machine drum. Often, zippers, metal buttons and other items scape away the protective surface of the drum and those nicks produce rust which transfers to garments being washed. You can apply appliance touch up paint to the drum (home improvement store carry it) which will eliminate the source of those streaks appearing on your garments. You can also use Whink a rust removal solution on the garments to remove the stains.
If there are no rust spots or nicks in the surface of the washing machine drum, it is the mineral content of the water. You can prevent it from depositing on the garments by adding a water softening and conditioning detergent which removes the mineral content of the water. There are many brands available in the laundry aisle.After I wash and dry my laundry, little brown streaks appear on the lighter items. Anyone know why/how to fix?
Stop S**ting your pants
More than likely they are streaks of rust coming from either machine.
The only way to remove them maybe is taking them to a professional cleaners.
i would get a new washer and dryer
What you are seeing is soap residue from the clothes not rinsing properly.
What gives with the poop remarks?
Do you poop your pants often?
(Could it be iron/rust in your water supply line?)
try wiping your bum properly!!! lol
Are you overdrying your clothes??? Could be burns!
Also could be grease from washing work clothes pehaps....
Try washing ONLY a few pieces to see if it happens - perhaps some old lighht-colored rags, just in case. If no success, try hand washing a few and ONLY putting them in the dryer. If anything, it will help you determine which machine it is.
Good luck!
they sound like rust stains to me, and they may not come out. You could try a color-safe bleach on the spots or peroxide--but test an inconspicous area of the garment first for colorfastness. Most likely it is from the washer. Carefully examine the washer's drum for nicks that could expose bare metal prone to rust. An appliance store should have a touch-up paint kit that will cover those spots. Good luck.
sounds like rust from your washer, or crayon from your dryer.
Throw old towels in the washer and run thru the cycle- it streaks appear- you know it is from your washer. If not, next use the dryer- if streaks appear- that is your problem. Clean with goo-gone and soapy water.
maybe rust?
Look for rust in your machines
Sounds like your water is tainted or you're getting rust from somwhere (pipes? The machine itself).
However, not making a skidmark reference was difficult...
Check your washing machine drum. Often, zippers, metal buttons and other items scape away the protective surface of the drum and those nicks produce rust which transfers to garments being washed. You can apply appliance touch up paint to the drum (home improvement store carry it) which will eliminate the source of those streaks appearing on your garments. You can also use Whink a rust removal solution on the garments to remove the stains.
If there are no rust spots or nicks in the surface of the washing machine drum, it is the mineral content of the water. You can prevent it from depositing on the garments by adding a water softening and conditioning detergent which removes the mineral content of the water. There are many brands available in the laundry aisle.After I wash and dry my laundry, little brown streaks appear on the lighter items. Anyone know why/how to fix?
Stop S**ting your pants
More than likely they are streaks of rust coming from either machine.
The only way to remove them maybe is taking them to a professional cleaners.
i would get a new washer and dryer
What you are seeing is soap residue from the clothes not rinsing properly.
What gives with the poop remarks?
Do you poop your pants often?
(Could it be iron/rust in your water supply line?)
try wiping your bum properly!!! lol
Are you overdrying your clothes??? Could be burns!
Also could be grease from washing work clothes pehaps....
Try washing ONLY a few pieces to see if it happens - perhaps some old lighht-colored rags, just in case. If no success, try hand washing a few and ONLY putting them in the dryer. If anything, it will help you determine which machine it is.
Good luck!
they sound like rust stains to me, and they may not come out. You could try a color-safe bleach on the spots or peroxide--but test an inconspicous area of the garment first for colorfastness. Most likely it is from the washer. Carefully examine the washer's drum for nicks that could expose bare metal prone to rust. An appliance store should have a touch-up paint kit that will cover those spots. Good luck.
sounds like rust from your washer, or crayon from your dryer.
Throw old towels in the washer and run thru the cycle- it streaks appear- you know it is from your washer. If not, next use the dryer- if streaks appear- that is your problem. Clean with goo-gone and soapy water.
maybe rust?
Look for rust in your machines
Sounds like your water is tainted or you're getting rust from somwhere (pipes? The machine itself).
However, not making a skidmark reference was difficult...
Some where to wash clothes like a laundry mate in brook heaven Mississippi?
THere is a laundromat on first street and monticello st. in Brookhaven, also most of the hotels have washing machines. Ask at any gas station or store there and they can direct you. Everybody in town knows where everything is. Hope this helps.Some where to wash clothes like a laundry mate in brook heaven Mississippi?
Um, not sure about laundrymats in Brookhaven, try the yellow pages.
Um, not sure about laundrymats in Brookhaven, try the yellow pages.
A load of laundry went through the wash & dry cycles with a tube of lipstick. How do I get the stains out?
I have had that happen, and also a blue crayola went through both cycles. I used Spray %26amp; Wash on both batches.
I learned the hard way that when you have daughters, you have to check every pocket for stuff!A load of laundry went through the wash %26amp; dry cycles with a tube of lipstick. How do I get the stains out?
Lestoil and hot water
I learned the hard way that when you have daughters, you have to check every pocket for stuff!A load of laundry went through the wash %26amp; dry cycles with a tube of lipstick. How do I get the stains out?
Lestoil and hot water
I don not want to bring my fur coat to the laundry shop, I want to wash it myself, how do you do that?
Some of my friends told me not to wash with water as it would destroy the lamb fur.I don not want to bring my fur coat to the laundry shop, I want to wash it myself, how do you do that?
Look at this site about cleaning furI don not want to bring my fur coat to the laundry shop, I want to wash it myself, how do you do that?
you better not wash that otherwise you won't have a coat when it comes out of the wash. you will have destroyed that coat if you wash it.
Prof. Cleaner
don't be penny wise and dollar fullish have it cleaned proffetionally
Please get it professionally cleaned
please get it professionally cleaned.
You can't wash it yourself. It will ruin it no matter what you do.
Just take it to the Dry Cleaner.
:-)
NO! you will mess it up forever..take it to a furrier to clean it.
they have some stuff in the supermarkets it is for drycleaning at home it is called dryall you can do it in the comfort of your own home in your dryer hope i answerd your question with the right answer you wanted to here.horses for loan
Look at this site about cleaning furI don not want to bring my fur coat to the laundry shop, I want to wash it myself, how do you do that?
you better not wash that otherwise you won't have a coat when it comes out of the wash. you will have destroyed that coat if you wash it.
Prof. Cleaner
don't be penny wise and dollar fullish have it cleaned proffetionally
Please get it professionally cleaned
please get it professionally cleaned.
You can't wash it yourself. It will ruin it no matter what you do.
Just take it to the Dry Cleaner.
:-)
NO! you will mess it up forever..take it to a furrier to clean it.
they have some stuff in the supermarkets it is for drycleaning at home it is called dryall you can do it in the comfort of your own home in your dryer hope i answerd your question with the right answer you wanted to here.
I need to clean my wash tub in the laundry room.?
This is the hard plastic material that, overtime, has become stained and dirty. Any one know of a good cleaner. I've tried almost everything, including Rust-Off thinking that would clean the bottom -- nothing works. Is it stained beyond cleaning? Thanks all.I need to clean my wash tub in the laundry room.?
You might try WD40 to get the rust out of the bottom of the tub. I would try before using the WD40 mix together apple cider vinegar and baking soda making a paste and let it soak in the tub then scrub. Rinse well then try the Wd40.
http://www.wd40.com/ click on over 2,000 uses
I might add Wd40 is a good water repellent.I need to clean my wash tub in the laundry room.?
Not sure where you are from, but do you have Magic Erasers there? Those things work magic.
Also, did you try some bleach, and letting it sit a bit in there, diluted with some water?
Either of these options.
Otherwise you may have to toss it, sometimes even hard plastic bites the dust.
Can you get your hands on some Jif, or Ajax, or some kind of cream cleanser. Works wonders.
Comet Bleach and Original scent Pine Sol
A fter you scrub it with kitchen cleanser, rinse it and fill it with hot water with a half gallon of bleach. Leave it sit. If it doesn't come clean - replace it.
You might try WD40 to get the rust out of the bottom of the tub. I would try before using the WD40 mix together apple cider vinegar and baking soda making a paste and let it soak in the tub then scrub. Rinse well then try the Wd40.
http://www.wd40.com/ click on over 2,000 uses
I might add Wd40 is a good water repellent.I need to clean my wash tub in the laundry room.?
Not sure where you are from, but do you have Magic Erasers there? Those things work magic.
Also, did you try some bleach, and letting it sit a bit in there, diluted with some water?
Either of these options.
Otherwise you may have to toss it, sometimes even hard plastic bites the dust.
Can you get your hands on some Jif, or Ajax, or some kind of cream cleanser. Works wonders.
Comet Bleach and Original scent Pine Sol
A fter you scrub it with kitchen cleanser, rinse it and fill it with hot water with a half gallon of bleach. Leave it sit. If it doesn't come clean - replace it.
What colors can i wash together, in a regular laundry load ?
can i wash like, blues, yellow %26amp; greens together?What colors can i wash together, in a regular laundry load ?
usually it's best to separate ur colors into three categories. whites, medium colors and darks...What colors can i wash together, in a regular laundry load ?
sure you can.
If they are dark shades of the color if any of them are pastel shades...I would put them in with the whites.
You can wash any colors you want together, the problem is that some of them will bleed together. That's why you generally wash the bright colors with the dark colors, and the lights with other lights.
I split mine into 3 or 4 categories:
I usually wash the ';average'; colored clothes together, and put in towels to fill up the rest of the load. By average, I mean old blue jeans, khakis, and calmer colored t-shirts. The towels help soak up any extra dye that might still be coming out of them.
Since I almost always use bleach on my whites, I wash them by themselves. This way I don't wind up with really faded or spotted black pants :)
I usually wash the dark ones last, just in case they left some residual dye in the machine. I categorize the darks as anything darker or brighter than jeans. Black slacks, red t-shirts, etc. Sometimes I throw old towels in here, because I don't care that much if they get darker (and most of mine are forest green anyway). Depending on how dark they are, sometimes I wash green things in here too, just because I don't want my green shirts to bleed onto my jeans.
My last load is the rest of the towels, and my boyfriends greasy work clothes. He works in an oil change place, so they get grimy and leave oil spots on regular clothes, but you can't see them on the towels.
I'm a super dad and I wash everything together. The wife only berates me if something goes amiss.
Just keep your light colors separated from you dark colors and you whites separated from any colors.
Bert
I would recomend if you have something new that hase not been washed yet. wash it seperate as colors can bleed.otherwise go ahead mixed colors in cold/cold wash temp no problem.
I would do red or bright colors seperatly especially if they are new. Hope that helps you!
yes you can wash them together just make sure you use cold water this will prevent your cloths from bleeding.
usually it's best to separate ur colors into three categories. whites, medium colors and darks...What colors can i wash together, in a regular laundry load ?
sure you can.
If they are dark shades of the color if any of them are pastel shades...I would put them in with the whites.
You can wash any colors you want together, the problem is that some of them will bleed together. That's why you generally wash the bright colors with the dark colors, and the lights with other lights.
I split mine into 3 or 4 categories:
I usually wash the ';average'; colored clothes together, and put in towels to fill up the rest of the load. By average, I mean old blue jeans, khakis, and calmer colored t-shirts. The towels help soak up any extra dye that might still be coming out of them.
Since I almost always use bleach on my whites, I wash them by themselves. This way I don't wind up with really faded or spotted black pants :)
I usually wash the dark ones last, just in case they left some residual dye in the machine. I categorize the darks as anything darker or brighter than jeans. Black slacks, red t-shirts, etc. Sometimes I throw old towels in here, because I don't care that much if they get darker (and most of mine are forest green anyway). Depending on how dark they are, sometimes I wash green things in here too, just because I don't want my green shirts to bleed onto my jeans.
My last load is the rest of the towels, and my boyfriends greasy work clothes. He works in an oil change place, so they get grimy and leave oil spots on regular clothes, but you can't see them on the towels.
I'm a super dad and I wash everything together. The wife only berates me if something goes amiss.
Just keep your light colors separated from you dark colors and you whites separated from any colors.
Bert
I would recomend if you have something new that hase not been washed yet. wash it seperate as colors can bleed.otherwise go ahead mixed colors in cold/cold wash temp no problem.
I would do red or bright colors seperatly especially if they are new. Hope that helps you!
yes you can wash them together just make sure you use cold water this will prevent your cloths from bleeding.
Can I wash my Chucks in the washing mashine with laundry detergent?
Done it millions of times-- Just don't use bleach !!!Can I wash my Chucks in the washing mashine with laundry detergent?
Sure. They're made of canvas and should be washable. I've done it lots of times to similar canvas shoes.
Sure. They're made of canvas and should be washable. I've done it lots of times to similar canvas shoes.
Is it ok 2 wash the plastic that goes onto ur kitchen table in a washing machine at the laundry mat?
I'll like to know if it will miss up. Also whats the top 3 incence i mean in good smell?Is it ok 2 wash the plastic that goes onto ur kitchen table in a washing machine at the laundry mat?
my answer to that would be ';NO';Is it ok 2 wash the plastic that goes onto ur kitchen table in a washing machine at the laundry mat?
If you can use warm or cold water-- no hot.... commercial hot water is HOT. Be sure and put in the washer some towels and t-shirts-- then make sure you let it dry preferably in the sun to take out the wrinkles--
I think washing in a sink with towels would be better-- cost less, too-- then hang it over the balcony--- maybe the neighbor's balcony?
good luck
I'd put it through a dishwasher if you have one - make sure its running on cold water. It'd probably be okay in a washing machine, just don't dry it.
my answer to that would be ';NO';Is it ok 2 wash the plastic that goes onto ur kitchen table in a washing machine at the laundry mat?
If you can use warm or cold water-- no hot.... commercial hot water is HOT. Be sure and put in the washer some towels and t-shirts-- then make sure you let it dry preferably in the sun to take out the wrinkles--
I think washing in a sink with towels would be better-- cost less, too-- then hang it over the balcony--- maybe the neighbor's balcony?
good luck
I'd put it through a dishwasher if you have one - make sure its running on cold water. It'd probably be okay in a washing machine, just don't dry it.
What can I use instead of Laundry soap to wash clothes?
A very small amount of dish liquid...Maybe a Tablespoon...What can I use instead of Laundry soap to wash clothes?
Dr Bronners!!What can I use instead of Laundry soap to wash clothes?
I have used liquid dish washing soap before. Just don't put too much in or you will get a lot of bubbles.
Try white Vinegar.
motor oil
Regular soap will work.
You might need to add a water softener like washing soda, and keep an eye on how many suds are formed if you are machine washing. You need some suds but you don't want to flood out the laundry room.
It it is bar soap you need to grate it before using it in a machine. but if you are hand washing you just rub it on the clothes.
You could rub it on clothes before putting them in a machine but grating it with a kitchen grater is easier.
Shampoo does well, but it is more expensive.
Dr Bronners!!What can I use instead of Laundry soap to wash clothes?
I have used liquid dish washing soap before. Just don't put too much in or you will get a lot of bubbles.
Try white Vinegar.
motor oil
Regular soap will work.
You might need to add a water softener like washing soda, and keep an eye on how many suds are formed if you are machine washing. You need some suds but you don't want to flood out the laundry room.
It it is bar soap you need to grate it before using it in a machine. but if you are hand washing you just rub it on the clothes.
You could rub it on clothes before putting them in a machine but grating it with a kitchen grater is easier.
Shampoo does well, but it is more expensive.
Looking for a service to take my laundry to and they will wash, dry and fold it for me. In Orange County, CA?
I hate doing laundry so I have a huge wardrobe and wear all my clothes until everything is dirty. Making lots of loads of laundry to do, which I hate doing. I need a place where I can take my clothes, go to work and pick it up after work all clean, dry and folded. Please help, my closet look like it exploded onto my bedroom floor.Looking for a service to take my laundry to and they will wash, dry and fold it for me. In Orange County, CA?
I will wash them for you and fold them. I live in Los Angeles County but willing to make the trip to OC
Email me: rosemariea1@yahoo.comhorses for loan
I will wash them for you and fold them. I live in Los Angeles County but willing to make the trip to OC
Email me: rosemariea1@yahoo.com
Warm wash and cold wash laundry help!?
My washer is different and theres 3 different settings for the water. Theres cold cold, warm cold, and hot warm/cold, but I don't need that. My clothes say to wash them in cold water, so do I use warm cold or cold cold? Thanks!
I think it says warm cold and cold cold because the first one is for when you start the washing machine and the next one for the rinse cycle.Warm wash and cold wash laundry help!?
Use Cold Cold for colors, and Warm Cold for whites.
Remember this: Colors get Cold (C) and Whites get Warm (W). That's how I remember.Warm wash and cold wash laundry help!?
';I think it says warm cold and cold cold because the first one is for when you start the washing machine and the next one for the rinse cycle.';
That is correct. The wash temp is first and rinse is second. To clarify cold/cold would be the cold wash cold rinse. Warm/cold would be warm wash/cold rinse.
Edit: ';No cold cold is alternating cold-cold when you first turn the washer on at the beginning of the cycle.';
Cold/Cold?How do you alternate between two temperatures when they are the same? As well, hold your hand under the water with warm/cold or hot/cold - you will see that the water will fill with warm or hot for wash and cold for rinse.
No cold cold is alternating cold-cold when you first turn the washer on at the beginning of the cycle. Warm cold alternates warm-then-cold when it fills up at the beginning of the cycle. Use cold cold if that's the instructions. I usually use warm and hot settings for things like linens and towels. Warm and hot could shrink or fade your clothes so be careful.
Warm/cold means they are washed in warm and rinsed in cold. Cold/Cold means they are washed in cold and rinsed in cold. I use Hot/Cold(washed in hot ,rinsed in cold)when I wash towels or things from the river cottage. Hot water kills the mold and mustiness.
Use the cold cold, warm cold is going to be a mix of both and if it asks for cold, use cold. Also you may want to use a cold water detergent so that it rinses out of your clothing. Powder usually doesn't, but Tide makes a coldwater version.
Warm/cold is really just tepid water, and ok for delicates, pastel and such, but if you are doing wash and wear, coloured clothing it is best to use the colo/cold cycle.
Whites, towels, sheets etc - Hot water
You are very correct - cold cold is cold wash and cold rinse, so the others follow the same. First is wash and second is the rinse. Unless you have 'sick room' linen, then cold cold if fine for your everyday use.
Your machine washes in different temperatures, but always rinses in cold water. You need to set it to COLD/COLD. I use that setting for all but the dirtiest articles.
You are right! Cold/Cold is always the best for clothing. Use a good detergent like Tide to get your clothes clean!
Warm Regards,
Jana
http://www.summerhouseliving.com
http://www.purehomeschooling.com
your washer isnt different, alot of them have them settings, mine does too. i was them on warm/cold, but u could use cold/cold and that wont make a difference. however i dont recomend hot/warm..it tends to shrink clothes.
If it says to wash in cold use cold cold... I use cold for dedicates that are not really that dirty and warm for colors and hot for all my whites and towels.
I would wash them in cold cold. Warmer water makes stains set a little bit more. So I would do cold wash/rinse. Warmwash/cold rinse is usually for a little bit more delicate fabric.
if the tag says to wash them in cold use cold/cold, if the tag says warm use warm/cold if the tag says hot use hot/warm(cold)
First one is the ';wash'; temp --Cold. Second one is the ';rinse'; temp --Cold. Soooo.....Cold/Cold it is.
Use cold cold. It's basically all I ever use.. it's what they mean on the tag/washing instructions when it says to wash in cold and it saves energy/$. :o)
you usually use cold cold for whites and warm cold for colors.
warm cold works just fine for anything that needs to be washed cold.
Cold water, so fiber doesn't shrink up under ';heat'; of water';.
I would use cold/cold, because some warm water, depending on your settings can be almost hot.
cold cold
COLD WATER IS THE BEST IT DOESNT SHRINK YOUR CLOTHES AND THE DYES DONT RUN.
Use ';Cold/Cold'; for cold water wash
use cold cold, u dont want to take chances of messing up ur clothes. if it say cold water only that yes cold cold. hope this helped!
use cold cold
I think it says warm cold and cold cold because the first one is for when you start the washing machine and the next one for the rinse cycle.Warm wash and cold wash laundry help!?
Use Cold Cold for colors, and Warm Cold for whites.
Remember this: Colors get Cold (C) and Whites get Warm (W). That's how I remember.Warm wash and cold wash laundry help!?
';I think it says warm cold and cold cold because the first one is for when you start the washing machine and the next one for the rinse cycle.';
That is correct. The wash temp is first and rinse is second. To clarify cold/cold would be the cold wash cold rinse. Warm/cold would be warm wash/cold rinse.
Edit: ';No cold cold is alternating cold-cold when you first turn the washer on at the beginning of the cycle.';
Cold/Cold?How do you alternate between two temperatures when they are the same? As well, hold your hand under the water with warm/cold or hot/cold - you will see that the water will fill with warm or hot for wash and cold for rinse.
No cold cold is alternating cold-cold when you first turn the washer on at the beginning of the cycle. Warm cold alternates warm-then-cold when it fills up at the beginning of the cycle. Use cold cold if that's the instructions. I usually use warm and hot settings for things like linens and towels. Warm and hot could shrink or fade your clothes so be careful.
Warm/cold means they are washed in warm and rinsed in cold. Cold/Cold means they are washed in cold and rinsed in cold. I use Hot/Cold(washed in hot ,rinsed in cold)when I wash towels or things from the river cottage. Hot water kills the mold and mustiness.
Use the cold cold, warm cold is going to be a mix of both and if it asks for cold, use cold. Also you may want to use a cold water detergent so that it rinses out of your clothing. Powder usually doesn't, but Tide makes a coldwater version.
Warm/cold is really just tepid water, and ok for delicates, pastel and such, but if you are doing wash and wear, coloured clothing it is best to use the colo/cold cycle.
Whites, towels, sheets etc - Hot water
You are very correct - cold cold is cold wash and cold rinse, so the others follow the same. First is wash and second is the rinse. Unless you have 'sick room' linen, then cold cold if fine for your everyday use.
Your machine washes in different temperatures, but always rinses in cold water. You need to set it to COLD/COLD. I use that setting for all but the dirtiest articles.
You are right! Cold/Cold is always the best for clothing. Use a good detergent like Tide to get your clothes clean!
Warm Regards,
Jana
http://www.summerhouseliving.com
http://www.purehomeschooling.com
your washer isnt different, alot of them have them settings, mine does too. i was them on warm/cold, but u could use cold/cold and that wont make a difference. however i dont recomend hot/warm..it tends to shrink clothes.
If it says to wash in cold use cold cold... I use cold for dedicates that are not really that dirty and warm for colors and hot for all my whites and towels.
I would wash them in cold cold. Warmer water makes stains set a little bit more. So I would do cold wash/rinse. Warmwash/cold rinse is usually for a little bit more delicate fabric.
if the tag says to wash them in cold use cold/cold, if the tag says warm use warm/cold if the tag says hot use hot/warm(cold)
First one is the ';wash'; temp --Cold. Second one is the ';rinse'; temp --Cold. Soooo.....Cold/Cold it is.
Use cold cold. It's basically all I ever use.. it's what they mean on the tag/washing instructions when it says to wash in cold and it saves energy/$. :o)
you usually use cold cold for whites and warm cold for colors.
warm cold works just fine for anything that needs to be washed cold.
Cold water, so fiber doesn't shrink up under ';heat'; of water';.
I would use cold/cold, because some warm water, depending on your settings can be almost hot.
cold cold
COLD WATER IS THE BEST IT DOESNT SHRINK YOUR CLOTHES AND THE DYES DONT RUN.
Use ';Cold/Cold'; for cold water wash
use cold cold, u dont want to take chances of messing up ur clothes. if it say cold water only that yes cold cold. hope this helped!
use cold cold
Is it ok 2 wash the plastic that goes onto ur kitchen table in a washing machine at the laundry mat?
I'll like to know if it will miss up. Also whats the top 3 incence i mean in good smell?Is it ok 2 wash the plastic that goes onto ur kitchen table in a washing machine at the laundry mat?
my answer to that would be ';NO';Is it ok 2 wash the plastic that goes onto ur kitchen table in a washing machine at the laundry mat?
If you can use warm or cold water-- no hot.... commercial hot water is HOT. Be sure and put in the washer some towels and t-shirts-- then make sure you let it dry preferably in the sun to take out the wrinkles--
I think washing in a sink with towels would be better-- cost less, too-- then hang it over the balcony--- maybe the neighbor's balcony?
good luck
I'd put it through a dishwasher if you have one - make sure its running on cold water. It'd probably be okay in a washing machine, just don't dry it.
my answer to that would be ';NO';Is it ok 2 wash the plastic that goes onto ur kitchen table in a washing machine at the laundry mat?
If you can use warm or cold water-- no hot.... commercial hot water is HOT. Be sure and put in the washer some towels and t-shirts-- then make sure you let it dry preferably in the sun to take out the wrinkles--
I think washing in a sink with towels would be better-- cost less, too-- then hang it over the balcony--- maybe the neighbor's balcony?
good luck
I'd put it through a dishwasher if you have one - make sure its running on cold water. It'd probably be okay in a washing machine, just don't dry it.
What can I use instead of Laundry soap to wash clothes?
A very small amount of dish liquid...Maybe a Tablespoon...What can I use instead of Laundry soap to wash clothes?
Dr Bronners!!What can I use instead of Laundry soap to wash clothes?
I have used liquid dish washing soap before. Just don't put too much in or you will get a lot of bubbles.
Try white Vinegar.
motor oil
Regular soap will work.
You might need to add a water softener like washing soda, and keep an eye on how many suds are formed if you are machine washing. You need some suds but you don't want to flood out the laundry room.
It it is bar soap you need to grate it before using it in a machine. but if you are hand washing you just rub it on the clothes.
You could rub it on clothes before putting them in a machine but grating it with a kitchen grater is easier.
Shampoo does well, but it is more expensive.
Dr Bronners!!What can I use instead of Laundry soap to wash clothes?
I have used liquid dish washing soap before. Just don't put too much in or you will get a lot of bubbles.
Try white Vinegar.
motor oil
Regular soap will work.
You might need to add a water softener like washing soda, and keep an eye on how many suds are formed if you are machine washing. You need some suds but you don't want to flood out the laundry room.
It it is bar soap you need to grate it before using it in a machine. but if you are hand washing you just rub it on the clothes.
You could rub it on clothes before putting them in a machine but grating it with a kitchen grater is easier.
Shampoo does well, but it is more expensive.
What is your favorite laundry detergent/fabric softener and wash/rinse temp?
Arm %26amp; Hammer FREE. It has lots of bicarbonate of soda
that makes clothes soft and removes odors and does a good
cleaning job. It has no fragrances or anything that's allergic
to the skin. I'm very allergic to soaps.
Fabric softener would be 1cup white vinegar mixed with
one cup water. Does a great job. On polyester I use
Safeway Ultra liquid softener with pink top because it's
fragrance is mild and does a great softening job.What is your favorite laundry detergent/fabric softener and wash/rinse temp?
ALL free and clear liquid, Downy lavender %26amp; Rose fab softener, and bounce lavender %26amp; Rose dryer sheetsWhat is your favorite laundry detergent/fabric softener and wash/rinse temp?
i use what is cheapest at walmart, most soap is really the same. fabric softener i usually get at the dollar store, and i always wash in cold. clothes stay colorful longer and it costs less when you dont heat the water.
that makes clothes soft and removes odors and does a good
cleaning job. It has no fragrances or anything that's allergic
to the skin. I'm very allergic to soaps.
Fabric softener would be 1cup white vinegar mixed with
one cup water. Does a great job. On polyester I use
Safeway Ultra liquid softener with pink top because it's
fragrance is mild and does a great softening job.What is your favorite laundry detergent/fabric softener and wash/rinse temp?
ALL free and clear liquid, Downy lavender %26amp; Rose fab softener, and bounce lavender %26amp; Rose dryer sheetsWhat is your favorite laundry detergent/fabric softener and wash/rinse temp?
i use what is cheapest at walmart, most soap is really the same. fabric softener i usually get at the dollar store, and i always wash in cold. clothes stay colorful longer and it costs less when you dont heat the water.
Is it possible to wash shoes in the laundry machine?
So i have these all white vans and they get dirty wicked easily and i want all the dirt stains to get washed away but i dont want to have to keep bleaching them because it takes forever. Im wondering if i could wash them in the laundry machine so that theyll come out clean. can i? thanks! oh and if it wont ruin them or something how much water should i put in and how much detergent or bleach?Is it possible to wash shoes in the laundry machine?
Washing is ok, it's the drying that ruins them. The heat loosens the glue that holds the sole on and will curl the shoes. You have to dry them quick especially if you live in a mildewy place like Florida or they will stink. I dry mine on low for a long time so it doesn't get the shoes to hot.Is it possible to wash shoes in the laundry machine?
I have washed my %26amp; my hubby's tennis shoes in the washer. These are brands like New Balance %26amp; Nike (leather %26amp; pleather). I just throw them in with a bit of regular clothes and set the washer for either permanent press or the cotton setting. If you are washing whites (or your vans are too dirty) then add bleach also. Another trick you can try is to soak the vans first in a bucket of detergent with bleach (a couple of hours), then place them in the washer again. Once they are done washing, you can place them in the sun to dry, or on top of your dryer while other clothes dries and the heat will help them dry.
yes wash it like you would with clothes
Washing is ok, it's the drying that ruins them. The heat loosens the glue that holds the sole on and will curl the shoes. You have to dry them quick especially if you live in a mildewy place like Florida or they will stink. I dry mine on low for a long time so it doesn't get the shoes to hot.Is it possible to wash shoes in the laundry machine?
I have washed my %26amp; my hubby's tennis shoes in the washer. These are brands like New Balance %26amp; Nike (leather %26amp; pleather). I just throw them in with a bit of regular clothes and set the washer for either permanent press or the cotton setting. If you are washing whites (or your vans are too dirty) then add bleach also. Another trick you can try is to soak the vans first in a bucket of detergent with bleach (a couple of hours), then place them in the washer again. Once they are done washing, you can place them in the sun to dry, or on top of your dryer while other clothes dries and the heat will help them dry.
yes wash it like you would with clothes
How do you get the smell of Spray N Wash out of the laundry?
I have used Spray N Wash for all of my stained laundry (including underarms), but after the cycle is completed, the clothes still smell like Spray N Wash. I am also using a tip I learned here - ammonia and liquid Tide (with enzymes) which works wonderfully, but the clothes still smell like Spray N Wash. Here's the other problem...I took a load out and the Spray N Wash was visible and sticky to the touch on the underarms that I sprayed.How do you get the smell of Spray N Wash out of the laundry?
Try using a heavily scented fabric softener. Your washer will dump this in the tub during the last cycle and the perfumed odor should overtake the spray %26amp; wash scent.
Unless, of course, your goal is to have non-scented laundry.How do you get the smell of Spray N Wash out of the laundry?
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Try using a heavily scented fabric softener. Your washer will dump this in the tub during the last cycle and the perfumed odor should overtake the spray %26amp; wash scent.
Unless, of course, your goal is to have non-scented laundry.How do you get the smell of Spray N Wash out of the laundry?
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After I wash a load of laundry, the clothes are soaking wet and I have to manually ring them out. Why?
When I do load of laundry, after the cylce is done, my clothes are soaking wet, I then have to manually ring them out. Sometimes there has been water on the floor too.After I wash a load of laundry, the clothes are soaking wet and I have to manually ring them out. Why?
1) You probably need a NEW washer or the ringer is going out .
2) You're overloading your washer tub.
3) Call a cheap , honest repair man and have them tell you if you really need a new one or whatAfter I wash a load of laundry, the clothes are soaking wet and I have to manually ring them out. Why?
The spin cycle is where the water is forced out of your clothing so either your washing machine motor is going or you are overloading the washer such that the spin cycle is not effective. This can happen easily if you wash a lot of towels and/or blue jeans in one load.
try putting fewer clothes in and see what happens and you should be able to tell from there where the issue is.
you might have an article of clothing stuck behind the tub of your washer that is keep it from spinning the clothes out properly. Your gonna need to have a repair person come in and repair it.
Your washer isn't spinning fast enough. Call the Maytag repairman, I hear he's available. :)
It could be either a belt, a motor or something is out of balance.
The spin cycle is not working. It could be the timer, belt, transmission or clutch. I have used this site with good success. You might want to give it a try:
http://repairclinic.com
Bert
call sears they will fixs it .
your washer is not spinning replace the belt or buy new washer
1) You probably need a NEW washer or the ringer is going out .
2) You're overloading your washer tub.
3) Call a cheap , honest repair man and have them tell you if you really need a new one or whatAfter I wash a load of laundry, the clothes are soaking wet and I have to manually ring them out. Why?
The spin cycle is where the water is forced out of your clothing so either your washing machine motor is going or you are overloading the washer such that the spin cycle is not effective. This can happen easily if you wash a lot of towels and/or blue jeans in one load.
try putting fewer clothes in and see what happens and you should be able to tell from there where the issue is.
you might have an article of clothing stuck behind the tub of your washer that is keep it from spinning the clothes out properly. Your gonna need to have a repair person come in and repair it.
Your washer isn't spinning fast enough. Call the Maytag repairman, I hear he's available. :)
It could be either a belt, a motor or something is out of balance.
The spin cycle is not working. It could be the timer, belt, transmission or clutch. I have used this site with good success. You might want to give it a try:
http://repairclinic.com
Bert
call sears they will fixs it .
your washer is not spinning replace the belt or buy new washer
What does it cost to wash a load of laundry? (cold water, large load)?
Not the detergent, just the dollars for the electricity. Thanks.What does it cost to wash a load of laundry? (cold water, large load)?
sorry no one can answer this question correctly with the information you give as different washing machines use different amounts of electricity on each cycle and also different electricity providers charge different amounts for their electricity you might also be charged different amounts by your electricity provider depending on the time of the day.
sorry no one can answer this question correctly with the information you give as different washing machines use different amounts of electricity on each cycle and also different electricity providers charge different amounts for their electricity you might also be charged different amounts by your electricity provider depending on the time of the day.
Do they make a marker that won鈥檛 wash off in the laundry? Where can I buy it?
I am looking to put my kids initials on the tags of their clothes in order to quickly identify which shirt/pants etc. goes to which kid.Do they make a marker that won鈥檛 wash off in the laundry? Where can I buy it?
Sharpie makes one. It is called the Sharpie Rub-A-Dub Laundry Marker. You can find them in the aisle near the Sharpies. I always remember seeing them when I was little.Do they make a marker that won鈥檛 wash off in the laundry? Where can I buy it?
I don't have a brand name but you can get pens like that at craft stores.
I say sharpie they make all colors too you can just about find them anywhere!
Sharpie. I use a Sharpie marker all the time to put my daughter's name on the tags of her clothes, jackets %26amp; school sweaters and it never comes off in the wash.
Below is a list of various laundry markers. I've seen them at Office depot Staples and Office Max. Good Luck !
http://www.google.com/products?hl=en%26amp;q=l鈥?/a>
sharpie has a marker that's specifically made to not wash off in the laundry...i can;t remember what it's called exactly, but it's in the same isle where you would find the sharpies.
I do ths with allmy childrens clothes. A sharpie works perfect any color.
Go to a crafting store and buy yourself some fabric markers.
Look in the detergent aisle at the store for what is called a laundry marker.
Ive all ways use Sharpie permanent makers it wont come off in the wash......
you can buy them at walmart.i firget what they are called there to right on material thats it material markers.go to walmart go in the section were they have all there material for sewing.
Sharpie makes one. It is called the Sharpie Rub-A-Dub Laundry Marker. You can find them in the aisle near the Sharpies. I always remember seeing them when I was little.Do they make a marker that won鈥檛 wash off in the laundry? Where can I buy it?
I don't have a brand name but you can get pens like that at craft stores.
I say sharpie they make all colors too you can just about find them anywhere!
Sharpie. I use a Sharpie marker all the time to put my daughter's name on the tags of her clothes, jackets %26amp; school sweaters and it never comes off in the wash.
Below is a list of various laundry markers. I've seen them at Office depot Staples and Office Max. Good Luck !
http://www.google.com/products?hl=en%26amp;q=l鈥?/a>
sharpie has a marker that's specifically made to not wash off in the laundry...i can;t remember what it's called exactly, but it's in the same isle where you would find the sharpies.
I do ths with allmy childrens clothes. A sharpie works perfect any color.
Go to a crafting store and buy yourself some fabric markers.
Look in the detergent aisle at the store for what is called a laundry marker.
Ive all ways use Sharpie permanent makers it wont come off in the wash......
you can buy them at walmart.i firget what they are called there to right on material thats it material markers.go to walmart go in the section were they have all there material for sewing.
Do u wash your laundry everyday? by hand or washing machine?
i don't like to use washing machine, only use to wash bedsheet,i don't know why.Do u wash your laundry everyday? by hand or washing machine?
i don't wash anything by hand and yes i wash laundry everyday...between me, my husband, 10 yr old son and infant daughter I have to wash some everyday or it gets overwhelmingDo u wash your laundry everyday? by hand or washing machine?
I hate washing stuff by hand but somehow, i have a bunch of tops that need washing by hand. they they want to dry flat and who has the room? the dryer that i have (a sears kenmore) actually has a drying 'bed' that lays flat and can hook onto the inside of the dryer. this works great but can only dry one piece at a time. sometimes i throw on a wash load a day. after all, who wants all that smelly workout clothes accumulating? and then theres the dogs bedding, the cats bedding, and on and on...
it's a good thing you wash your bedsheets in the machine, wow .... that would be a drag trying to manage all that cloth by hand....
Nope. I wash when the choice is to wear dirty clothes or go naked (this works out to about once a week, maybe 10 days) Always use machine (why do boring manual task) except for a couple of real fragile items (try not to buy stuff like that). My friend T does at least one load every day (machine) and sometimes more (she washes for elderly relatives too). I think washing is becoming her hobby! Good luck!
i have a washer and dryer and i wash everything in it, but i only need to do a wash about three times a week.
i don't wash anything by hand and yes i wash laundry everyday...between me, my husband, 10 yr old son and infant daughter I have to wash some everyday or it gets overwhelmingDo u wash your laundry everyday? by hand or washing machine?
I hate washing stuff by hand but somehow, i have a bunch of tops that need washing by hand. they they want to dry flat and who has the room? the dryer that i have (a sears kenmore) actually has a drying 'bed' that lays flat and can hook onto the inside of the dryer. this works great but can only dry one piece at a time. sometimes i throw on a wash load a day. after all, who wants all that smelly workout clothes accumulating? and then theres the dogs bedding, the cats bedding, and on and on...
it's a good thing you wash your bedsheets in the machine, wow .... that would be a drag trying to manage all that cloth by hand....
Nope. I wash when the choice is to wear dirty clothes or go naked (this works out to about once a week, maybe 10 days) Always use machine (why do boring manual task) except for a couple of real fragile items (try not to buy stuff like that). My friend T does at least one load every day (machine) and sometimes more (she washes for elderly relatives too). I think washing is becoming her hobby! Good luck!
i have a washer and dryer and i wash everything in it, but i only need to do a wash about three times a week.
What brand laundry detergent do you wash clothes with ?
I like Gain Apple mango tango .. with the gain dryer sheets too !What brand laundry detergent do you wash clothes with ?
Trend, plus i use downy.What brand laundry detergent do you wash clothes with ?
Generic liquid other stuff are to expensive and it does the job too.
I use Arm an hammer but I prefer Tide
Tide with bleach.
It works great.
I have tried the cheaper stuff, it doesn't work as well.
GAIN...VERY GOOD, AND HAVE A WONDERFUL SMELL.
I use tide. It cleans good and smells nice.
I use liquid Tide although the power does a better job of cleaning I think. If there is anything better I will try it because it really doesn't do that good a job because I wash in cold water
We use Surf. It cleans our clothes and leaves them smelling fresh.
TIDE
Tide with Fe breeze and downy fabric softner:)
the cheapest one,
How the hell should I know, the is the wifes job.
I get the best results with liquid Tide, Clorox II and Downy softener.. As a mom over 40 years and now a caretaker for elderly parents, I've gotten allot of experience.. Read the labels of your clothing, some fabrics need very little softener..
Tide - in all its fragrances - Ultra as well as regular. I love it.
I use Purex Ultra with Febreze. It works really well in my front-loader washer.
Gain
Tide
I use ';All'; %26amp; Clorox II.
Tide or All and I always use Downy fabric softner
Trend, plus i use downy.What brand laundry detergent do you wash clothes with ?
Generic liquid other stuff are to expensive and it does the job too.
I use Arm an hammer but I prefer Tide
Tide with bleach.
It works great.
I have tried the cheaper stuff, it doesn't work as well.
GAIN...VERY GOOD, AND HAVE A WONDERFUL SMELL.
I use tide. It cleans good and smells nice.
I use liquid Tide although the power does a better job of cleaning I think. If there is anything better I will try it because it really doesn't do that good a job because I wash in cold water
We use Surf. It cleans our clothes and leaves them smelling fresh.
TIDE
Tide with Fe breeze and downy fabric softner:)
the cheapest one,
How the hell should I know, the is the wifes job.
I get the best results with liquid Tide, Clorox II and Downy softener.. As a mom over 40 years and now a caretaker for elderly parents, I've gotten allot of experience.. Read the labels of your clothing, some fabrics need very little softener..
Tide - in all its fragrances - Ultra as well as regular. I love it.
I use Purex Ultra with Febreze. It works really well in my front-loader washer.
Gain
Tide
I use ';All'; %26amp; Clorox II.
Tide or All and I always use Downy fabric softner
When doing laundry, what do you wash socks with colour & white in? And same for tops that have colour & white?
When doing laundry, what do you wash socks with colour %26amp; white in? And same for tops that have colour %26amp; white?When doing laundry, what do you wash socks with colour %26amp; white in? And same for tops that have colour %26amp; white?
my system is this,I check which color predominates,for example If the shirt is all blue with little white stripes I put it with colors,or if the color that predominates is the white and just a little color,I put it with the whites,never had a problem,if the color is red no matter what,put it with the colors.just for precaution.When doing laundry, what do you wash socks with colour %26amp; white in? And same for tops that have colour %26amp; white?
i would wash the colored socks in the colored clothes with cold water so the colors donut bleed.same with the tops.
Nylon type socks I put in at 60' and fast spin, tops I would put in at 40' and on a slow spin, multicolored cloths are normally colour fast. look at the labels and go by that. You should have helped you mum to learn these things.horses for loan
my system is this,I check which color predominates,for example If the shirt is all blue with little white stripes I put it with colors,or if the color that predominates is the white and just a little color,I put it with the whites,never had a problem,if the color is red no matter what,put it with the colors.just for precaution.When doing laundry, what do you wash socks with colour %26amp; white in? And same for tops that have colour %26amp; white?
i would wash the colored socks in the colored clothes with cold water so the colors donut bleed.same with the tops.
Nylon type socks I put in at 60' and fast spin, tops I would put in at 40' and on a slow spin, multicolored cloths are normally colour fast. look at the labels and go by that. You should have helped you mum to learn these things.
Would u hire a laundry service too wash clothes in your home?
I sure would!!Would u hire a laundry service too wash clothes in your home?
noWould u hire a laundry service too wash clothes in your home?
No. I do not trust anybody to do my laundry, not even my mom.
for sure......if i had the money...i do at least one load a day for a family of four...my mom says that im either too clean or too dirty
Not really why not take it to the laundry service and drop it off . The next day it's done clean and nicely folded . It's really is not expensive we pay about 13.00 or 16.00 a large load . We take like a load every 2 weeks . just have plenty of cloths to get you through the 2 weeks..good luck don't pay for them to come to just do the laundry don't forget you will still be paying water and electricity..
Nope i'd do it myself.
noWould u hire a laundry service too wash clothes in your home?
No. I do not trust anybody to do my laundry, not even my mom.
for sure......if i had the money...i do at least one load a day for a family of four...my mom says that im either too clean or too dirty
Not really why not take it to the laundry service and drop it off . The next day it's done clean and nicely folded . It's really is not expensive we pay about 13.00 or 16.00 a large load . We take like a load every 2 weeks . just have plenty of cloths to get you through the 2 weeks..good luck don't pay for them to come to just do the laundry don't forget you will still be paying water and electricity..
Nope i'd do it myself.
Which laundry load do you wash your socks in?
Do you throw them in with your other clothes or do you wash them separately?Which laundry load do you wash your socks in?
My hubby wears dark socks to work and white ones at home. The white ones go in the bleach load because he is always working on some project where they get just filthy. His dress socks range in color from beige to bugandy to black to blue and all have some type of wild design on them. I wash them along with the bedding %26amp; linens that coordinate with the sock colors. I dry them all together though on the knit cycle. I don't like to wash them with the ';heavies'; like jeans because many have a synthetic component and they will tend to pill over time when grinding against stiffer, heavier fabrics like jeans. They do just fine in sheet loads, sweatshirt loads, t-shirt loads, etc. without damaging the fibers. If you are at all concerned about the thought of transferring foot odor to other clothes, add a 2/3 cup of Borax to the load as it eliminates all kinds of odors from your foot to your armpit perspiration!Which laundry load do you wash your socks in?
white socks go in the bleach white load
dark socks go in with the dark clothes.
whites with bleach so i can keep them white.
Well all of my socks are white so I usually put them in the white load. If I'm in a rush than I'll just throw them with any load.
I wash the light and white socks with the rest of the underwear and I wash the dark socks with jeans or other dark clothes.
they get washed with the whites...
Yeah i just throw everything in together, except for whites.. I use extra laundry detergent always so what is the difference? They are getting cleaned!
I unerstood your Q wash them with dark colors or similar colors to the clothes you are washing
Kind of depends on your socks -- most of mine are white cotton tube socks, so they go in with the whites. If you wear other colors, they should probably go in with matching colors. Thin socks should go into a delicate load, as well as those with some synthetic fibers (nylons, for example, don't do so well when you stick them in a load with your denim jeans). Unless I get lazy and don't do laundry for a few weeks, I usually don't have a full load of just socks and underwear, so I almost always have to combine them with other clothes.
colored socks should get washed with Jeans because sometimes we walk on the dirty floor and all the dirty stuff gets stuck to other clothes such as shirts and sheets. Never wash them with interior clothing. ( panties, thongs,bra)
My hubby wears dark socks to work and white ones at home. The white ones go in the bleach load because he is always working on some project where they get just filthy. His dress socks range in color from beige to bugandy to black to blue and all have some type of wild design on them. I wash them along with the bedding %26amp; linens that coordinate with the sock colors. I dry them all together though on the knit cycle. I don't like to wash them with the ';heavies'; like jeans because many have a synthetic component and they will tend to pill over time when grinding against stiffer, heavier fabrics like jeans. They do just fine in sheet loads, sweatshirt loads, t-shirt loads, etc. without damaging the fibers. If you are at all concerned about the thought of transferring foot odor to other clothes, add a 2/3 cup of Borax to the load as it eliminates all kinds of odors from your foot to your armpit perspiration!Which laundry load do you wash your socks in?
white socks go in the bleach white load
dark socks go in with the dark clothes.
whites with bleach so i can keep them white.
Well all of my socks are white so I usually put them in the white load. If I'm in a rush than I'll just throw them with any load.
I wash the light and white socks with the rest of the underwear and I wash the dark socks with jeans or other dark clothes.
they get washed with the whites...
Yeah i just throw everything in together, except for whites.. I use extra laundry detergent always so what is the difference? They are getting cleaned!
I unerstood your Q wash them with dark colors or similar colors to the clothes you are washing
Kind of depends on your socks -- most of mine are white cotton tube socks, so they go in with the whites. If you wear other colors, they should probably go in with matching colors. Thin socks should go into a delicate load, as well as those with some synthetic fibers (nylons, for example, don't do so well when you stick them in a load with your denim jeans). Unless I get lazy and don't do laundry for a few weeks, I usually don't have a full load of just socks and underwear, so I almost always have to combine them with other clothes.
colored socks should get washed with Jeans because sometimes we walk on the dirty floor and all the dirty stuff gets stuck to other clothes such as shirts and sheets. Never wash them with interior clothing. ( panties, thongs,bra)
How many shifts must you work if you wish to wash 10 of laundry?
Is that a number 10 of a football jersey??
You'd be there for ever because plastic doesn't wash off lol
~;-)How many shifts must you work if you wish to wash 10 of laundry?
none. I use my brothers washer and dryer ;)How many shifts must you work if you wish to wash 10 of laundry?
2 shifts
What?
You'd be there for ever because plastic doesn't wash off lol
~;-)How many shifts must you work if you wish to wash 10 of laundry?
none. I use my brothers washer and dryer ;)How many shifts must you work if you wish to wash 10 of laundry?
2 shifts
What?
When is the best time to add laundry soap to the wash?
Does it matter when the soap is added to the wash? I usually turn the water on, put in the soap, and then the clothes.
Someone told me that you should always put the soap on top of the clothes. Does it really make a difference?
Thanks!When is the best time to add laundry soap to the wash?
If you use a top loader, I would put in the soap/bleach, then let it fill with water about half way before adding the clothes. If using a front loader, then put in the clothes, shut door, start machine and add soap when the indicator light is on. If no indicator light, listen for the water in the soap dispenser part of the washer. when the water is running through there, add the soap. I add bleach on the first rinse, fabric softener on the second rinse and white vinegar to the third rinse.When is the best time to add laundry soap to the wash?
Continue doing your wash the way you are doing. I also do it that way. Everyone I know does it the same way.
I start the washer and add the detergent first, after it starts agitating, I add the clothes.
I get great results when I put in the clothes, turn on the washer, and let it agitate for a minute. Then I add the soap. your way sounds pretty good though!
Good question. I have always washed backwards, soap last, before the water fills the bin, slam the door shut and presto!......the machine makes all the mistakes.
After reading all ya'lls answers,,,,,,,I am going to start washing my clothes like yall do.
Texas Love.
the right way is put the clothes in when the water is full add the soap and mix with your hands till soap is dispenced through clothes than let it run, got this from a friend who repairs
my washer has a special place to put either liquid or powder detergent, I think that it means that it is better to add it later, but before I got it, I always put it in at the begining, who has time to wait? Either way, it gets the clothes clean.
you put the soap in first...your right!
Yes it makes a difference! You're doing it right. Putting the soap on top of the clothes can actually stain the clothes with the soap. Continue your way!
Soap should always be on bottom unless dispensed by machine automatically in the wash. that will stop any garment reaction or staining that may occur while soap is sitting on top of clothes waiting for water to disperse it.
My system is:
--chemicals go into the water (detergent, bleach, booster, etc.) Mix by letting the machine agitate for a few moments.
--clothes go into the water/chemicals mixture.
The best time to do so is when the water is being filled and before the clothes go in. Then swish the water around a bit to help the particles dissolve completely. That way you won't have undissolved soap particles in your finished laundry only to end up having to re-wash it again.
best way to do it is the way you are
you sjhould do it they way you are doing it now. if you put the soap on top of your clothes it doesnt distribute properly in the water, as it soakes into the clothes and takes longer to come out and get into the water. you should only put it directly on clothes if you have a stain you are working on
Someone told me that you should always put the soap on top of the clothes. Does it really make a difference?
Thanks!When is the best time to add laundry soap to the wash?
If you use a top loader, I would put in the soap/bleach, then let it fill with water about half way before adding the clothes. If using a front loader, then put in the clothes, shut door, start machine and add soap when the indicator light is on. If no indicator light, listen for the water in the soap dispenser part of the washer. when the water is running through there, add the soap. I add bleach on the first rinse, fabric softener on the second rinse and white vinegar to the third rinse.When is the best time to add laundry soap to the wash?
Continue doing your wash the way you are doing. I also do it that way. Everyone I know does it the same way.
I start the washer and add the detergent first, after it starts agitating, I add the clothes.
I get great results when I put in the clothes, turn on the washer, and let it agitate for a minute. Then I add the soap. your way sounds pretty good though!
Good question. I have always washed backwards, soap last, before the water fills the bin, slam the door shut and presto!......the machine makes all the mistakes.
After reading all ya'lls answers,,,,,,,I am going to start washing my clothes like yall do.
Texas Love.
the right way is put the clothes in when the water is full add the soap and mix with your hands till soap is dispenced through clothes than let it run, got this from a friend who repairs
my washer has a special place to put either liquid or powder detergent, I think that it means that it is better to add it later, but before I got it, I always put it in at the begining, who has time to wait? Either way, it gets the clothes clean.
you put the soap in first...your right!
Yes it makes a difference! You're doing it right. Putting the soap on top of the clothes can actually stain the clothes with the soap. Continue your way!
Soap should always be on bottom unless dispensed by machine automatically in the wash. that will stop any garment reaction or staining that may occur while soap is sitting on top of clothes waiting for water to disperse it.
My system is:
--chemicals go into the water (detergent, bleach, booster, etc.) Mix by letting the machine agitate for a few moments.
--clothes go into the water/chemicals mixture.
The best time to do so is when the water is being filled and before the clothes go in. Then swish the water around a bit to help the particles dissolve completely. That way you won't have undissolved soap particles in your finished laundry only to end up having to re-wash it again.
best way to do it is the way you are
you sjhould do it they way you are doing it now. if you put the soap on top of your clothes it doesnt distribute properly in the water, as it soakes into the clothes and takes longer to come out and get into the water. you should only put it directly on clothes if you have a stain you are working on
Can you use cheap laundry soap to wash brown hair dye from hair?
No...
thats just adding more chemicals and product to hair.
Bad idea.
And cheap laundry soap is prolly worse
than expensive! Lol!Can you use cheap laundry soap to wash brown hair dye from hair?
That would be so bad. GoodnessCan you use cheap laundry soap to wash brown hair dye from hair?
OMGoodness..no!
If you want to go bald.
thats just adding more chemicals and product to hair.
Bad idea.
And cheap laundry soap is prolly worse
than expensive! Lol!Can you use cheap laundry soap to wash brown hair dye from hair?
That would be so bad. GoodnessCan you use cheap laundry soap to wash brown hair dye from hair?
OMGoodness..no!
If you want to go bald.
Why... Sometimes after I wash my laundry the detergent is still on the clothes.?
I bought powder detergent and have noticed lately my black clothes come out with detergent still on them.
Of course I use very little.. (never do the the MFG suggest... Of course they want you to use 1 cup to have to buy more and more!) I add the detergent then let the water fill then put my clothes in... Do you think there is a problem with my washer? Or the USER? Or the powder laundry soap??Why... Sometimes after I wash my laundry the detergent is still on the clothes.?
Most people wash their darks in cold water.......try disolving your laundry soap in one quart of hot hot water.......then stir it up and dump it in.......sometimes laundry soap has trouble dissolving the way it should in the cold water and it just stays in powder form.......I buy powder soap because it is cheaper but when I wash my blacks or darks I have to do this to keep it from just covering my clothing. good luck!Why... Sometimes after I wash my laundry the detergent is still on the clothes.?
Your water is creating soap scum. You could get a water softener......I just switched to liquids. Don't but laundry detergents with all the bells and whistles added to it, that contributes to soap scum........or at least switch around going to a simple type every so often.
no queda detergente lo que queda es el aroma a detergente
do you have a water softener? thats probably the problem. its well worth the money...it also makes your hair healthier and your dishes not get all white from the hard water buildup
make sure the machine you are washing can use regular detergent. we recently purchased a calypso machine and wernt using the HE recommended soap and everything was soapy and moldy. The HE is highly concentrated so you dont need to use as much as regular soap. Hope this helps!
What temp is the water? You want to use powder detergent with hot and warm water and liquid detergent with cold water.
Sounds like you may be overloading the washer, try to wash less clothes and see what happens...I am not much of a fan of powdered detergent, if that doesn't help I suggest switching back to liquid!
could be not enough water, second could be cheap detergent, could be too many clothes as well. try surf and follow the directions on the washer of how many clothes and how much water to use
Two things - you may be putting in too many clothes in the washer at one time and they are not getting agitated enough and/or the water level isn't set high enough. Do you have soft water? If so, you barely need to add any detergent at all - it really bubbles up in soft water.
You might have the water level set too low on your washer. Alternatively, the water level sensor in the washer might be in need of replacement...
If you're not putting excessive amounts of soap powder in the wash, are you putting a full load on a half load wash. If you fill the drum there's not enough space for the clothes to move freely and for the water to thoroughly wash the clothes, leaving powder stains.
If it happens again it is easy to get rid. Once the powder is dry, just rub the material and the powder will go.
Modern washing machines use too little rinsing water, to save energy.
I'm 56 years young, and have three kids. Lot's of laundry experience. My first thought is that you probably are washing too many clothes at once. Try reducing the amount of laundry in each load. I always had giant loads of clothes with 3 kids and a husband, so I also had the same problem. However, after using powdered laundry detergent for years I switched to liquid laundry detergent. I don't have the problem anymore. If you do use the powder. Fill the tub, add the detergent and agitate the washer for a minute or two to dissolve the detergent, then add your clothes. Happy Washing.
You could just be overloading the machine so it doesn't get the water to the soap. There is usually a load rating for your machine so check your owners manual, just because you can fit all those clothes in there is no guarantee it will wash that many at once.
Too Much Detergent Or Machine IS Getting Old And Not Putting Enough Water
That Because Water Can Only Dilute a Certain Amount of Detergent So Dont Put More Then It Says on Box
Hopefully This Will helphorses for loan
Of course I use very little.. (never do the the MFG suggest... Of course they want you to use 1 cup to have to buy more and more!) I add the detergent then let the water fill then put my clothes in... Do you think there is a problem with my washer? Or the USER? Or the powder laundry soap??Why... Sometimes after I wash my laundry the detergent is still on the clothes.?
Most people wash their darks in cold water.......try disolving your laundry soap in one quart of hot hot water.......then stir it up and dump it in.......sometimes laundry soap has trouble dissolving the way it should in the cold water and it just stays in powder form.......I buy powder soap because it is cheaper but when I wash my blacks or darks I have to do this to keep it from just covering my clothing. good luck!Why... Sometimes after I wash my laundry the detergent is still on the clothes.?
Your water is creating soap scum. You could get a water softener......I just switched to liquids. Don't but laundry detergents with all the bells and whistles added to it, that contributes to soap scum........or at least switch around going to a simple type every so often.
no queda detergente lo que queda es el aroma a detergente
do you have a water softener? thats probably the problem. its well worth the money...it also makes your hair healthier and your dishes not get all white from the hard water buildup
make sure the machine you are washing can use regular detergent. we recently purchased a calypso machine and wernt using the HE recommended soap and everything was soapy and moldy. The HE is highly concentrated so you dont need to use as much as regular soap. Hope this helps!
What temp is the water? You want to use powder detergent with hot and warm water and liquid detergent with cold water.
Sounds like you may be overloading the washer, try to wash less clothes and see what happens...I am not much of a fan of powdered detergent, if that doesn't help I suggest switching back to liquid!
could be not enough water, second could be cheap detergent, could be too many clothes as well. try surf and follow the directions on the washer of how many clothes and how much water to use
Two things - you may be putting in too many clothes in the washer at one time and they are not getting agitated enough and/or the water level isn't set high enough. Do you have soft water? If so, you barely need to add any detergent at all - it really bubbles up in soft water.
You might have the water level set too low on your washer. Alternatively, the water level sensor in the washer might be in need of replacement...
If you're not putting excessive amounts of soap powder in the wash, are you putting a full load on a half load wash. If you fill the drum there's not enough space for the clothes to move freely and for the water to thoroughly wash the clothes, leaving powder stains.
If it happens again it is easy to get rid. Once the powder is dry, just rub the material and the powder will go.
Modern washing machines use too little rinsing water, to save energy.
I'm 56 years young, and have three kids. Lot's of laundry experience. My first thought is that you probably are washing too many clothes at once. Try reducing the amount of laundry in each load. I always had giant loads of clothes with 3 kids and a husband, so I also had the same problem. However, after using powdered laundry detergent for years I switched to liquid laundry detergent. I don't have the problem anymore. If you do use the powder. Fill the tub, add the detergent and agitate the washer for a minute or two to dissolve the detergent, then add your clothes. Happy Washing.
You could just be overloading the machine so it doesn't get the water to the soap. There is usually a load rating for your machine so check your owners manual, just because you can fit all those clothes in there is no guarantee it will wash that many at once.
Too Much Detergent Or Machine IS Getting Old And Not Putting Enough Water
That Because Water Can Only Dilute a Certain Amount of Detergent So Dont Put More Then It Says on Box
Hopefully This Will help
Can you use laundry soap to wash your dishes?
no dish soap and tons of dishesCan you use laundry soap to wash your dishes?
I wouldn't suggest it. It may be more toxic and could harm you.Can you use laundry soap to wash your dishes?
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No, go to the store %26amp; buy some dish detergent! Report Abuse
I would use Shampoo before I tried laundry soap
cant you just go to the dollar store and buy a bottle of soap
make tim go get you some dish soap. i mean if youre willing to wash them he should be willing to get you the tools to do it.
Not a good idea. Some of the chemicals that go into laundry soap may not wash off your dishes properly and could be harmful if swallowed or mixed with your food.
laundry soap is great and it cuts the grease in the water so the dishes are not greasy any brand will do
I've used dish soap to do laundry, but I wouldn't use laundry stuff for dishes. Aside from the taste, you don't know if even a small amount of residue on the dishes would do something like cause everyone to have diarrhea or something like that.
If the problem were mine I'd rinse all the food off all the dishes, stack them up somewhere so they weren't in the sink, and wait until I had real dishwashing stuff to wash them right.
Only if you have skidmarks on your tupperware.
yes ucan but after ur done put a lot of lotion on ur hands cuz they will get really dry
My mother used to use laundry soap for dishes when she'd run out of dish soap. Just be sure they are rinsed well and watch because they will be more slippery.
yes but use some bleach to kill germs
and use verry hot water to kill germs
Not unless you want a kitchen full of suds!!!!! I would just go for really hot water. In a dishwasher?? Try a drop of liquid hand soap, or just run it w/out soap. Washing by hand?? use vinegar and lemon and let them soak first. Vinegar and lemon are miracle workers.
... not sure ... id just use some really really hot water and if you got the spray nozzle just do it that way .. no diff. than the public schools do to lunch trays =)
xoxo
Emily
yes
if it is powder it gets a little slimy
I've used it before when I was out of soap. It made the dishes so slippery that I almost dropped the dishes and it took forever to rinse off. Use something else. Shampoo, Go to the dollar store and buy some cheap dish soap or something.
I wouldn't suggest it. It may be more toxic and could harm you.Can you use laundry soap to wash your dishes?
Thanks for choosing my answer! Report Abuse
No, go to the store %26amp; buy some dish detergent! Report Abuse
I would use Shampoo before I tried laundry soap
cant you just go to the dollar store and buy a bottle of soap
make tim go get you some dish soap. i mean if youre willing to wash them he should be willing to get you the tools to do it.
Not a good idea. Some of the chemicals that go into laundry soap may not wash off your dishes properly and could be harmful if swallowed or mixed with your food.
laundry soap is great and it cuts the grease in the water so the dishes are not greasy any brand will do
I've used dish soap to do laundry, but I wouldn't use laundry stuff for dishes. Aside from the taste, you don't know if even a small amount of residue on the dishes would do something like cause everyone to have diarrhea or something like that.
If the problem were mine I'd rinse all the food off all the dishes, stack them up somewhere so they weren't in the sink, and wait until I had real dishwashing stuff to wash them right.
Only if you have skidmarks on your tupperware.
yes ucan but after ur done put a lot of lotion on ur hands cuz they will get really dry
My mother used to use laundry soap for dishes when she'd run out of dish soap. Just be sure they are rinsed well and watch because they will be more slippery.
yes but use some bleach to kill germs
and use verry hot water to kill germs
Not unless you want a kitchen full of suds!!!!! I would just go for really hot water. In a dishwasher?? Try a drop of liquid hand soap, or just run it w/out soap. Washing by hand?? use vinegar and lemon and let them soak first. Vinegar and lemon are miracle workers.
... not sure ... id just use some really really hot water and if you got the spray nozzle just do it that way .. no diff. than the public schools do to lunch trays =)
xoxo
Emily
yes
if it is powder it gets a little slimy
I've used it before when I was out of soap. It made the dishes so slippery that I almost dropped the dishes and it took forever to rinse off. Use something else. Shampoo, Go to the dollar store and buy some cheap dish soap or something.
Would u hire a cleaning service too take wawy your laundry and wash and dry it for you?
Yes. My errand runner drops it off at a laundry facility for us and it is picked up and returned to us folded. Those that require ironing are brought to a dry cleaning place just to be ironed. It makes life easy.Would u hire a cleaning service too take wawy your laundry and wash and dry it for you?
If I had that kind of money to waste I would!Would u hire a cleaning service too take wawy your laundry and wash and dry it for you?
If I was the lazy type %26amp; had money to waste,maybe yes. you could have the washer%26amp; dryer going while you are on answers,and kill 2 birds with 1 stone!
Yes, along as they were also the ones who'd have to pick the clothes up from my bedroom floor.
absolutly!!! as long as it didn't cost more than a laundromat
If I had that kind of money to waste I would!Would u hire a cleaning service too take wawy your laundry and wash and dry it for you?
If I was the lazy type %26amp; had money to waste,maybe yes. you could have the washer%26amp; dryer going while you are on answers,and kill 2 birds with 1 stone!
Yes, along as they were also the ones who'd have to pick the clothes up from my bedroom floor.
absolutly!!! as long as it didn't cost more than a laundromat
How LONG to wash a medium load of white laundry in a washing machine??
Im a dad and i need helpHow LONG to wash a medium load of white laundry in a washing machine??
A wash cycle normally takes 30 mins.=)
A wash cycle normally takes 30 mins.=)
I am starting a wash, dry & fold laundry service from my home. What do I charge?
I will be using my own personal washer %26amp; dryer and providing washing powder, fabric softener etc. I need help in determining what to charge. Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated.I am starting a wash, dry %26amp; fold laundry service from my home. What do I charge?
Most places charge by the pound. Usually .79-.99 cent/lbs. But then again these places are drop of services. If your going to pick up and drop off then maybe you should charge a pick-up/delivery fee...say $5 plus per/lbs.
Most places charge by the pound. Usually .79-.99 cent/lbs. But then again these places are drop of services. If your going to pick up and drop off then maybe you should charge a pick-up/delivery fee...say $5 plus per/lbs.
Can I throw my cotton caps into the wash with laundry, or will the water mess with the visor too much?
I wash mine by hand in the shower. When I take off a cap and it's all sweaty, I rinse it off in the shower, wash it off with shampoo (inside and out), rinse it out, and then let it hang on a valve handle to dry.
I've tried washing caps in the washing machine without the wire cap shaped thing. It doesn't hurt the visor. But, it may turn the cap inside out and mess up the stitching inside, especially around the headband.Can I throw my cotton caps into the wash with laundry, or will the water mess with the visor too much?
Hats can be placed in the dishwasher just fine. The cap will hold its shape better if you do it that way.Can I throw my cotton caps into the wash with laundry, or will the water mess with the visor too much?
They sell these wire things that you put the hat in to wash it so the visor doesn't bend, but I've never used one.
Are you talking about baseball caps?
If so here is the recommendation depending on how old it is:
http://www.sport-smart.com/wash-baseball鈥?/a>
Here is another suggestion:
http://www.wikihow.com/Wash-a-Baseball-C鈥?/a>
yse but gentle cycle %26amp; cold water also if they have a plastic adjustment band do not put them in the dryer
there are catalogs that sell special cages for washing baseball hats.
shophometrends.com
is one.
You can but you know they do have a special container, available at Target, designed for your hat that will keep the visor safe while in the wash!
Yes you can. Wash them in cold water . Have your water level a little high so that they don't beat against the washer as much use a little laundry detergent in the water. Once they have washed use a plastic coffee container or a large pastic bowl and place the hat around it to dry. No fancy gadgets required.
Do it.
Put it on the gentle cycle, also don't dry it; and you might look into buying a special thing they make (I dont know what it's called), but they are shaped like a cap and prevent it from deforming in the wash.
I've tried washing caps in the washing machine without the wire cap shaped thing. It doesn't hurt the visor. But, it may turn the cap inside out and mess up the stitching inside, especially around the headband.Can I throw my cotton caps into the wash with laundry, or will the water mess with the visor too much?
Hats can be placed in the dishwasher just fine. The cap will hold its shape better if you do it that way.Can I throw my cotton caps into the wash with laundry, or will the water mess with the visor too much?
They sell these wire things that you put the hat in to wash it so the visor doesn't bend, but I've never used one.
Are you talking about baseball caps?
If so here is the recommendation depending on how old it is:
http://www.sport-smart.com/wash-baseball鈥?/a>
Here is another suggestion:
http://www.wikihow.com/Wash-a-Baseball-C鈥?/a>
yse but gentle cycle %26amp; cold water also if they have a plastic adjustment band do not put them in the dryer
there are catalogs that sell special cages for washing baseball hats.
shophometrends.com
is one.
You can but you know they do have a special container, available at Target, designed for your hat that will keep the visor safe while in the wash!
Yes you can. Wash them in cold water . Have your water level a little high so that they don't beat against the washer as much use a little laundry detergent in the water. Once they have washed use a plastic coffee container or a large pastic bowl and place the hat around it to dry. No fancy gadgets required.
Do it.
Put it on the gentle cycle, also don't dry it; and you might look into buying a special thing they make (I dont know what it's called), but they are shaped like a cap and prevent it from deforming in the wash.
How do you sort, wash, fold laundry?
don't tell me how to use the machine, i know that; i mean, do you sort it all week and do it on saturday...or do you do a load each day...do you have separate baskets/hampers, etc.? I have 2 kids, a husb %26amp; me and it's always catching up wit me!!!!How do you sort, wash, fold laundry?
I gather all my clothes on Friday or Saturday and sort, the Reds,purples, pinks together in one pile then jeans, then whites. Towels one load, sheets,then and blankets. I wash whites last because it is bleached and then I run a rinse afterwards so nothing gets bleach on it next round.
Reds in cold water, blues jeans in warm, towels and whites in HOT water.
As far as folding ...I fold it as I get it out of the dryer.
Oh yeah I love GAIN it takes out bad smells real good.How do you sort, wash, fold laundry?
um ususally i wait until wednesday and sort and put a few loads through then the next day when you put a load in go and gather clothes from all of the kids' and your hamper that would go into that load. that way you've always got clothes... usually if you are short on jeans, or whites or whatever... someone else is. and i sort it into piles or hampers or whatever works for you.
It depends on the amount of soiled clothes as to how often you wash. When you think you have enough to make up a load then it's time to wash. Personally I do coloureds and whites separately. I have large basket for coloureds and a small one for whites. I have a large messy family, so I wash coloureds several times a week and whites about twice a week. With the whites I always add some napisan oxaction max, as well as detergent which helps get rid of stains and keep the soles of white socks white. I've found it's best not to buy the cheaper brands of detergent as they don't do the job properly. When I collect my washing from the line, I don't fold it as I retrieve it, but some ppl do. I just grab it and take it in, then sort out all the ironing items, which I iron to the beat of my favourite music, so I actually enjoy the task - (not so good for all in the family that don't like my voice mind you :p) Then I sort through the remainder.. put socks together if the sock monster hasn't pinched any in the wash, and fold undies in half. All clothes I fold, I do in a way that they are least likely to get wrinkled again and I always make sure they are not inside out, even socks.. I hang up dress pants and dress shirts/smart casual shirts. Fold jeans and t shirts. I iron t shirts but not normally jeans. I iron pillow cases but not sheets.. but basicly suit yourself, there's no hard and fast rules.. Just do what works and you are comfortable with. ;)
One thing that helps me is a sorting bin, a folding metal frame with three cloth bags hanging from it (got it from Target). Get the hubby %26amp; kiddos to put their dirty clothes in every day - I sort white, dark %26amp; red or jeans - and then run a load when the bag is full enough. I take the clothes out when the dryer is done %26amp; before they get wrinkled. Hang the shirts, toss the underwear %26amp; socks into a basket for the kids to help sort out %26amp; put away. Sheets %26amp; towels are separate, and it doesn't matter so much when you take them out of the dryer. I don't buy ANYTHING that needs to be ironed every time it's washed!
Sort:
Cold Water
Light Colors-Dark Colors-Jeans-Towels
(Turn clothes inside out to reduce fading)
Hot Water
Whites(Use soap and bleach, leave the lid open so when they finish the first cycle they can soak for awhile. Close lid to finish)
Use a good brand of soap, and bleach.
i do 1 load every day , no sorting , whatever is dirty gets washed
I agree with sorting as you go. It does accumulate quickly.I taught my kids to do their own laundry at age 9. I did it three times a week, but kept my weekends free. My husband did it one day and I did it the other day when the kids were little. We alternated turns so that it was not all on one person. Sometimes we all did it. It's fun together.Men can't learn, but hey they can be trained! Just kidding. Good luck.
I do all 3.
i do it all on sunday, washing, drying, sorting, and folding in a couple of hours.horses for loan
I gather all my clothes on Friday or Saturday and sort, the Reds,purples, pinks together in one pile then jeans, then whites. Towels one load, sheets,then and blankets. I wash whites last because it is bleached and then I run a rinse afterwards so nothing gets bleach on it next round.
Reds in cold water, blues jeans in warm, towels and whites in HOT water.
As far as folding ...I fold it as I get it out of the dryer.
Oh yeah I love GAIN it takes out bad smells real good.How do you sort, wash, fold laundry?
um ususally i wait until wednesday and sort and put a few loads through then the next day when you put a load in go and gather clothes from all of the kids' and your hamper that would go into that load. that way you've always got clothes... usually if you are short on jeans, or whites or whatever... someone else is. and i sort it into piles or hampers or whatever works for you.
It depends on the amount of soiled clothes as to how often you wash. When you think you have enough to make up a load then it's time to wash. Personally I do coloureds and whites separately. I have large basket for coloureds and a small one for whites. I have a large messy family, so I wash coloureds several times a week and whites about twice a week. With the whites I always add some napisan oxaction max, as well as detergent which helps get rid of stains and keep the soles of white socks white. I've found it's best not to buy the cheaper brands of detergent as they don't do the job properly. When I collect my washing from the line, I don't fold it as I retrieve it, but some ppl do. I just grab it and take it in, then sort out all the ironing items, which I iron to the beat of my favourite music, so I actually enjoy the task - (not so good for all in the family that don't like my voice mind you :p) Then I sort through the remainder.. put socks together if the sock monster hasn't pinched any in the wash, and fold undies in half. All clothes I fold, I do in a way that they are least likely to get wrinkled again and I always make sure they are not inside out, even socks.. I hang up dress pants and dress shirts/smart casual shirts. Fold jeans and t shirts. I iron t shirts but not normally jeans. I iron pillow cases but not sheets.. but basicly suit yourself, there's no hard and fast rules.. Just do what works and you are comfortable with. ;)
One thing that helps me is a sorting bin, a folding metal frame with three cloth bags hanging from it (got it from Target). Get the hubby %26amp; kiddos to put their dirty clothes in every day - I sort white, dark %26amp; red or jeans - and then run a load when the bag is full enough. I take the clothes out when the dryer is done %26amp; before they get wrinkled. Hang the shirts, toss the underwear %26amp; socks into a basket for the kids to help sort out %26amp; put away. Sheets %26amp; towels are separate, and it doesn't matter so much when you take them out of the dryer. I don't buy ANYTHING that needs to be ironed every time it's washed!
Sort:
Cold Water
Light Colors-Dark Colors-Jeans-Towels
(Turn clothes inside out to reduce fading)
Hot Water
Whites(Use soap and bleach, leave the lid open so when they finish the first cycle they can soak for awhile. Close lid to finish)
Use a good brand of soap, and bleach.
i do 1 load every day , no sorting , whatever is dirty gets washed
I agree with sorting as you go. It does accumulate quickly.I taught my kids to do their own laundry at age 9. I did it three times a week, but kept my weekends free. My husband did it one day and I did it the other day when the kids were little. We alternated turns so that it was not all on one person. Sometimes we all did it. It's fun together.Men can't learn, but hey they can be trained! Just kidding. Good luck.
I do all 3.
i do it all on sunday, washing, drying, sorting, and folding in a couple of hours.
When I wash my black laundry it comes out of the washer with lint on it, how do I resolve this?
All of the laundry is is dark colors, dark blue and black. The materials is mostly polyester.When I wash my black laundry it comes out of the washer with lint on it, how do I resolve this?
Be sure your washer is clean--- maybe run it once with only water in it. Or wipe it out with a damp (lint-free)cloth. Sometimes lint clings to the sides after washing other linty things in a previous load.They don't have lint traps to clean, as most of the stuff flows out with the water.
Of course, make sure you check all your pockets... bits of stuff can be in them that cause lint.
I always make sure I use a liquid detergent with dark clothes, as powders can leave white residues. (Not your question, but hey, a helpful hint)
Other than those things, I have no idea.When I wash my black laundry it comes out of the washer with lint on it, how do I resolve this?
there are some items like cotton fleece sweat pants that have a lot of lent, and when you wash them it comes off. try separating your clothes not only by color but by fabric content.
When I launder clothing that shouldn't be machine dried I only put it in the drier for long enough to fluff and remove lint then hang on hangers to finish This method also removes most wrinkles and stiffness . Five or more minutes is usually enough time.
If the fabric is polyester, most likely you are drying in a dryer. Have you tried using fabric softener sheets in the dryer? These normally work to remove the static cling in the fabric, and the static cling is what is holding the lint to the fabrics. So if you haven't already tried this, get yourself some fabric softener sheets and try it out.
maybe the lint trap in the dryer isnt cleaned out, you have to make sure its cleaned out before you dry because if you dryed before someone had towels or a blanket in there then thats where the lint may be coming from. Also try washing your dark clothes inside out, that way the lint if any, sticks to the inside not the out
hope i helped!
some do !
Try cleaning your washer by running it without clothing for one or two times, perhaps the last time with a cup or so of white vinegar. This should clean out anything that might be in it. When washing your darks, be there is anything, especially tissues, in any of your pockets. Tissues (the biggest culprit), sweatshirts and all things fuzzy and warm usually cause the lint.
Are you washing them with something that gives off a little more lint, such as a sweater or similar article. Something(clothing wise) you are washing with everything is probably causing the problem. Next time you go to the store you can pick up a lint roller for about a dollar. This helps.
The dryer should capture most of your lint! Be certain to clean the lint screen,,;-)=
If you don't have alot of black clothes put them in a pillow case and see what happens but turn the the pillow case inside out and tie it tight with a string then wash
Turn everything inside out before washing. I'm serious.
Be sure your washer is clean--- maybe run it once with only water in it. Or wipe it out with a damp (lint-free)cloth. Sometimes lint clings to the sides after washing other linty things in a previous load.They don't have lint traps to clean, as most of the stuff flows out with the water.
Of course, make sure you check all your pockets... bits of stuff can be in them that cause lint.
I always make sure I use a liquid detergent with dark clothes, as powders can leave white residues. (Not your question, but hey, a helpful hint)
Other than those things, I have no idea.When I wash my black laundry it comes out of the washer with lint on it, how do I resolve this?
there are some items like cotton fleece sweat pants that have a lot of lent, and when you wash them it comes off. try separating your clothes not only by color but by fabric content.
When I launder clothing that shouldn't be machine dried I only put it in the drier for long enough to fluff and remove lint then hang on hangers to finish This method also removes most wrinkles and stiffness . Five or more minutes is usually enough time.
If the fabric is polyester, most likely you are drying in a dryer. Have you tried using fabric softener sheets in the dryer? These normally work to remove the static cling in the fabric, and the static cling is what is holding the lint to the fabrics. So if you haven't already tried this, get yourself some fabric softener sheets and try it out.
maybe the lint trap in the dryer isnt cleaned out, you have to make sure its cleaned out before you dry because if you dryed before someone had towels or a blanket in there then thats where the lint may be coming from. Also try washing your dark clothes inside out, that way the lint if any, sticks to the inside not the out
hope i helped!
some do !
Try cleaning your washer by running it without clothing for one or two times, perhaps the last time with a cup or so of white vinegar. This should clean out anything that might be in it. When washing your darks, be there is anything, especially tissues, in any of your pockets. Tissues (the biggest culprit), sweatshirts and all things fuzzy and warm usually cause the lint.
Are you washing them with something that gives off a little more lint, such as a sweater or similar article. Something(clothing wise) you are washing with everything is probably causing the problem. Next time you go to the store you can pick up a lint roller for about a dollar. This helps.
The dryer should capture most of your lint! Be certain to clean the lint screen,,;-)=
If you don't have alot of black clothes put them in a pillow case and see what happens but turn the the pillow case inside out and tie it tight with a string then wash
Turn everything inside out before washing. I'm serious.
Sunday, December 20, 2009
Could i use apple cider vinegar instead of white vinegar in the laundry wash?
to get rid of odorCould i use apple cider vinegar instead of white vinegar in the laundry wash?
no you can't, throw baking soda in ,it will be equally effectiveCould i use apple cider vinegar instead of white vinegar in the laundry wash?
Do not do it..... The stains are impossible to get out!!!
no it will stain cloths,
no you can't, throw baking soda in ,it will be equally effectiveCould i use apple cider vinegar instead of white vinegar in the laundry wash?
Do not do it..... The stains are impossible to get out!!!
no it will stain cloths,
How many loads of laundry do you wash in a week?
3-4How many loads of laundry do you wash in a week?
Not to many, afterall there are two sides! Report Abuse
How many loads of laundry do you wash in a week?
I've got 2 high school boys in sports and husband and I both ski and play baseball. 7-8 loads a week (and that's usually only sports clothes)
2 a day at least
3 or 4
This week I did 901 lbs. No kidding, I work in a laundry mat.
One everyday so it never piles up. five on mondays when I wash sheets and blankets
About 6:
- Sheets, pillowcases, pillows and bedspread
- Dark colors (Maybe 2 washes)
- Whites
- Towels, washcloths
- Jeans (turned inside out)
One sheets
One towels
One jeans/darks
One light perm press
Others - blankets, throw rugs, etc. - as necessary
2 , im single.
I offten do at least two a week of just work clothes a week, but other then that about 3-4 loads
3-5.
visit my blog
http://gentsantiago.blogspot.com
I used to do the laundry in my house for all of the houses that I looked after..ie..bed linens and towels.. I did over 2000 loads last year.. and ironed all of the sheets and pillow cases.. and I lived to tell the story..lol
oh my goodness about 4 to 5 loads...
for my 3-person household about 5 on average
about 7 (I have a husband and a two-year old)!
About 3 for me. But it varies. When it finally gets cold outside and I have to wear jeans to work, I am sure that it may end up being 4 per week.
There are 5 of us, and 2 are mechanics. I probably do 15 loads a week at least.
about30
one sometimes 2 a week
four usually, sometimes five.
Not to many, afterall there are two sides! Report Abuse
How many loads of laundry do you wash in a week?
I've got 2 high school boys in sports and husband and I both ski and play baseball. 7-8 loads a week (and that's usually only sports clothes)
2 a day at least
3 or 4
This week I did 901 lbs. No kidding, I work in a laundry mat.
One everyday so it never piles up. five on mondays when I wash sheets and blankets
About 6:
- Sheets, pillowcases, pillows and bedspread
- Dark colors (Maybe 2 washes)
- Whites
- Towels, washcloths
- Jeans (turned inside out)
One sheets
One towels
One jeans/darks
One light perm press
Others - blankets, throw rugs, etc. - as necessary
2 , im single.
I offten do at least two a week of just work clothes a week, but other then that about 3-4 loads
3-5.
visit my blog
http://gentsantiago.blogspot.com
I used to do the laundry in my house for all of the houses that I looked after..ie..bed linens and towels.. I did over 2000 loads last year.. and ironed all of the sheets and pillow cases.. and I lived to tell the story..lol
oh my goodness about 4 to 5 loads...
for my 3-person household about 5 on average
about 7 (I have a husband and a two-year old)!
About 3 for me. But it varies. When it finally gets cold outside and I have to wear jeans to work, I am sure that it may end up being 4 per week.
There are 5 of us, and 2 are mechanics. I probably do 15 loads a week at least.
about30
one sometimes 2 a week
four usually, sometimes five.
If you wash your laundry, and something bleeds on a colored top, what can you do to save the top?
To remove colors that have bled onto clothes, run at least two inches cold water into bathtub, mix 1 part bleach to 2 parts white vinegar and add to cold water, mixing together well. Add clothing 1 piece at a time. If solution is mixed right, you should see the colors (that bled) disappear instantly; otherwise, add more cold water. Hint: you should not be able to smell the bleach over the vinegar and always be in a well-ventilated area. To prevent color transfer add anywhere from 1 to 2 cups white vinegar to wash cycle.If you wash your laundry, and something bleeds on a colored top, what can you do to save the top?
my mum always sprays Pif Paf ( the insect killer) on stains before puttin it in the machine.it might sound silly but it work wonders.If you wash your laundry, and something bleeds on a colored top, what can you do to save the top?
Try using a bleach for unbleachables plus detergent for a soak. It may take a few different attempts, but I have released the colour that ran from several items with this process.
Try Rit Dye Remover. You can find it in some supermarkets, or in fabric or hobby stores.
nothing , throw it away.
If the item is color, usually just putting it back in the wash will take care of the bleed. A color-safe bleach can help the tough stains.
On white clothes, put it back in the wash and use a little bleach.
This is what I do (I seem to screw up often)... and I've never had trouble getting them out.
my mum always sprays Pif Paf ( the insect killer) on stains before puttin it in the machine.it might sound silly but it work wonders.If you wash your laundry, and something bleeds on a colored top, what can you do to save the top?
Try using a bleach for unbleachables plus detergent for a soak. It may take a few different attempts, but I have released the colour that ran from several items with this process.
Try Rit Dye Remover. You can find it in some supermarkets, or in fabric or hobby stores.
nothing , throw it away.
If the item is color, usually just putting it back in the wash will take care of the bleed. A color-safe bleach can help the tough stains.
On white clothes, put it back in the wash and use a little bleach.
This is what I do (I seem to screw up often)... and I've never had trouble getting them out.
Can i use dr. bronner's soap and baking soda to wash my laundry? does it get the job done?
According to their website 1/4 to 1/3 cup of his liquid soap and ';a dash'; of baking soda is the formula for laundry. add or decrease the amount of soap as necessary for the hardness of your water.
Can I use laundry detergent to wash dishes?
Is there anything in or about liquid laundry detergent that would make it dangerous to use on dishes washed by hand? I am asking because you can get a huge bottle of liquid laundry detergent for a couple of bucks whereas a smallish bottle of dish detergent can run almost as much.....
So if there are no safety/health issues I might try it....
Thanks,
AlleyCan I use laundry detergent to wash dishes?
I have had to use laundry detergent when I ran out of regular dish washing soap. I really would not use it all the time. I know it seems cheaper, but I don't feel like it gets it as clean. It also could leave a soap build up and you would not want that taste in your food. If your trying to cut cost dilute your dish washing soap. And use bleach in your water to make sure your dishes are sterile.Can I use laundry detergent to wash dishes?
Not a good idea. The laundry detergent is very slippery on your hands.
Go to the nearest dollar store and get some dishwashing detergent.
as a child i would go to my uncles houese and it was always nasty and he never had clean diahes nor dish liquid and i would use laundry detergent to do his dishes and it never made us sick.buy it wish bleach aternative in it..
don't try washing the dishes with laundry detergent, if u don't have any dish soap, or are too cheap to buy some, try liquid hand soap, i've used that before.
Yes, there is a difference. the viscosity and cleaning agents will differ mostly. contact your local supermarket or search google.
I used laundry soap in my dishwasher, and that was not a bright idea. My reasoning was that laundry soap isn't as sudsy as say Dawn. I have used Dawn in the past and if you get just a drop too much, BUBBLES everywhere. So I thought laundry soap would work. NOT! I had BUBBLES everywhere again, and the only way to tame them down and get rid of them is to put in ...none other than....liquid fabric softener. So for a few days my dishwasher smelled like laundry, but at least the dishes were clean. So doing it by hand, I see no harm in. Hey if it saves a few bucks, I would say go ahead and do it, but maybe just put in a little bleach so that you have killed the bacteria, since most dish soaps nowadays are antibacterial
yes you can, rinse very well. you can find dish liquid cheap, go to the dollar store or big lots
I would not risk that if I were you. Why play with your health over a few measly dollars. You can wash clothes with dish liquid, but you cannot wash dishes with laundry detergent. If penny pinching is that urgent to you, why don't you Buy a large bottle of dish detergent and wash your dishes and clothes with that. Do the right thing...healthwise!
You can use liquid laundry detergent on dishes- but it would make your dishes slippery, and you would need to wear gloves because the stuff is caustic. And you would have to rinse extra well.
It leaves a residue %26amp; taste funny with you gravy, coffee %26amp; tea
soap is soap
Using laundry soap to wash by hand may not be as bad, but using laundry soap in a dish washer can be extremly tricky. If you use too much, the suds come out of the dishwasher even though the door is locked shut. I've tried this, it was bad, suds all over the place. I used shampoo, and used 1/3 to 1/2 as much as the little container would hold and that was too much. I've never used it again.
Not a saftey issue but Dish soap has more Grease busting ability. Stick with Joy.
Gosh, I don't think so. Have often wondered this myself but I really don't think so. Don't know why but just don't. I think laundry detergents are specially formulated for fabric.....Have used dish detergent for laundry but never tried the opposite. Try it and make sure you rinse well. Hells bells, never know.
no they meant will not clean and still dirty use the stuff like hand wash soap it is for everytihng
You will find dishes more slippery but clean rinse well in hot water
Sure, go ahead. . Don't suggest using fabric softner, tho.
We went to the cabin once(26 miles from civilization) and forgot dish soap and used Tide liquid. It's more highly concentrated but it cleaned those dishes and added a nice feeling to your hands. It had NO problem cutting right thru the grease. Rinse well!horses for loan
So if there are no safety/health issues I might try it....
Thanks,
AlleyCan I use laundry detergent to wash dishes?
I have had to use laundry detergent when I ran out of regular dish washing soap. I really would not use it all the time. I know it seems cheaper, but I don't feel like it gets it as clean. It also could leave a soap build up and you would not want that taste in your food. If your trying to cut cost dilute your dish washing soap. And use bleach in your water to make sure your dishes are sterile.Can I use laundry detergent to wash dishes?
Not a good idea. The laundry detergent is very slippery on your hands.
Go to the nearest dollar store and get some dishwashing detergent.
as a child i would go to my uncles houese and it was always nasty and he never had clean diahes nor dish liquid and i would use laundry detergent to do his dishes and it never made us sick.buy it wish bleach aternative in it..
don't try washing the dishes with laundry detergent, if u don't have any dish soap, or are too cheap to buy some, try liquid hand soap, i've used that before.
Yes, there is a difference. the viscosity and cleaning agents will differ mostly. contact your local supermarket or search google.
I used laundry soap in my dishwasher, and that was not a bright idea. My reasoning was that laundry soap isn't as sudsy as say Dawn. I have used Dawn in the past and if you get just a drop too much, BUBBLES everywhere. So I thought laundry soap would work. NOT! I had BUBBLES everywhere again, and the only way to tame them down and get rid of them is to put in ...none other than....liquid fabric softener. So for a few days my dishwasher smelled like laundry, but at least the dishes were clean. So doing it by hand, I see no harm in. Hey if it saves a few bucks, I would say go ahead and do it, but maybe just put in a little bleach so that you have killed the bacteria, since most dish soaps nowadays are antibacterial
yes you can, rinse very well. you can find dish liquid cheap, go to the dollar store or big lots
I would not risk that if I were you. Why play with your health over a few measly dollars. You can wash clothes with dish liquid, but you cannot wash dishes with laundry detergent. If penny pinching is that urgent to you, why don't you Buy a large bottle of dish detergent and wash your dishes and clothes with that. Do the right thing...healthwise!
You can use liquid laundry detergent on dishes- but it would make your dishes slippery, and you would need to wear gloves because the stuff is caustic. And you would have to rinse extra well.
It leaves a residue %26amp; taste funny with you gravy, coffee %26amp; tea
soap is soap
Using laundry soap to wash by hand may not be as bad, but using laundry soap in a dish washer can be extremly tricky. If you use too much, the suds come out of the dishwasher even though the door is locked shut. I've tried this, it was bad, suds all over the place. I used shampoo, and used 1/3 to 1/2 as much as the little container would hold and that was too much. I've never used it again.
Not a saftey issue but Dish soap has more Grease busting ability. Stick with Joy.
Gosh, I don't think so. Have often wondered this myself but I really don't think so. Don't know why but just don't. I think laundry detergents are specially formulated for fabric.....Have used dish detergent for laundry but never tried the opposite. Try it and make sure you rinse well. Hells bells, never know.
no they meant will not clean and still dirty use the stuff like hand wash soap it is for everytihng
You will find dishes more slippery but clean rinse well in hot water
Sure, go ahead. . Don't suggest using fabric softner, tho.
We went to the cabin once(26 miles from civilization) and forgot dish soap and used Tide liquid. It's more highly concentrated but it cleaned those dishes and added a nice feeling to your hands. It had NO problem cutting right thru the grease. Rinse well!
Is it ok to wash all laundry in just cold water all the time...?
Is it better to wash sheets and towels in very hot water as opposed to washing in cold water. Does cold water really rid the items of germs and clean more effectively......thanksIs it ok to wash all laundry in just cold water all the time...?
Washing with hot water is only helpful for stain removal. Cold water won't rid the items of germs, but neither does hot water. In order to actually kill and remove germs from clothing, the items must reach a temperature of 150 degrees Fahrenheit. Normally germs are killed in the dryer where temperatures reach 160-190 degrees.
So when should you use hot water and when should you use cold? Although hot water does a better job with stain removal (depending on the stain), it also does a really good job of causing colors to bleed. The darker the item, the colder the water temperature should be. This is why most people wash white loads with hot water and colors in cold water.
Some stains actually set in hot water. This happens when the heat of the water can actually cook the stain in place. Blood and grass are two stains that are better removed in cold water. Sugar based stains like soda or juice should be washed in warm or hot water. Grease stains need very warm/hot water.
I hope that answers your question.Is it ok to wash all laundry in just cold water all the time...?
No its not because cold water does not kill all the germs. If you then put them in a hot dryer then you have nothing to worry about. However lots of women get yeast infections because underwear were handwashed or washed in cold water and put on line to dry. In order to kill germs you either have to use hot water or a hot dryer.
All but towels -- they get hot water
It should work just the same and it's more energy efficiant ^_^
sure, why not? They may not get clean, but won't shrink it either.
They make alot of detergents that work well in cold water, I used to wash everything in cold water, but now prefer warm wash/cold rinse.
it depends on how dirty your clothes get they say today cold kills germs then tommorrow it will be said cold isnt good i use warm/hot/cold i figure paying money for good brand of washing powder like tide w/some oxy clean detergent my fabrics comes out beautiful
They make a special detergent to wash all in cold water. Yes hot water really does get rid of germs and clean better!
It is best because your clothes don't fade as fast.
I always wash my clothes in cold..germs can muiltply in hot water soap kills the germs..
I like to wash my sheets and pillowcases and mattress pad in hot water to be nearly germ free. Also I use hot water for my hubby and my underwear also use it on all my towels!!
yes it is ok ,i just use a little baking soda to the wash cycle
Its Not. My grandma washes everything in cold water and it shrinks and shrinks. Hot water also kills the germs.
I have learned to do it and it does save on electricity/gas when it is NOT necessary to use other than cold water... BUT... BUT... make sure that you use Cheer or some other soap powder that allows you to use COLD water..
Detergents made for cold water are made to dissolve easily in cold water. Detergent alone kills most germs, by breaking their cell walls, that's why handwashing is effective and recommended during cold and flu outbreaks. When you wash your hands you don't need to use very hot water, just adequate soap or detergent, and adequate washing time. But in laundry a few germs may lurk in the fibers and get by, so, if in doubt re clothes that may have serious germs, such as diapers, or linens used by a sick person, use hot water.
everything but underwear because it will take 140 degrees to kill the germs
I have used only cold water to wash clothes for years and the clothes are fine. The only time you need to use hot water is if someone is sick or you are trying to get rid of lice or something like that.
Washing with hot water is only helpful for stain removal. Cold water won't rid the items of germs, but neither does hot water. In order to actually kill and remove germs from clothing, the items must reach a temperature of 150 degrees Fahrenheit. Normally germs are killed in the dryer where temperatures reach 160-190 degrees.
So when should you use hot water and when should you use cold? Although hot water does a better job with stain removal (depending on the stain), it also does a really good job of causing colors to bleed. The darker the item, the colder the water temperature should be. This is why most people wash white loads with hot water and colors in cold water.
Some stains actually set in hot water. This happens when the heat of the water can actually cook the stain in place. Blood and grass are two stains that are better removed in cold water. Sugar based stains like soda or juice should be washed in warm or hot water. Grease stains need very warm/hot water.
I hope that answers your question.Is it ok to wash all laundry in just cold water all the time...?
No its not because cold water does not kill all the germs. If you then put them in a hot dryer then you have nothing to worry about. However lots of women get yeast infections because underwear were handwashed or washed in cold water and put on line to dry. In order to kill germs you either have to use hot water or a hot dryer.
All but towels -- they get hot water
It should work just the same and it's more energy efficiant ^_^
sure, why not? They may not get clean, but won't shrink it either.
They make alot of detergents that work well in cold water, I used to wash everything in cold water, but now prefer warm wash/cold rinse.
it depends on how dirty your clothes get they say today cold kills germs then tommorrow it will be said cold isnt good i use warm/hot/cold i figure paying money for good brand of washing powder like tide w/some oxy clean detergent my fabrics comes out beautiful
They make a special detergent to wash all in cold water. Yes hot water really does get rid of germs and clean better!
It is best because your clothes don't fade as fast.
I always wash my clothes in cold..germs can muiltply in hot water soap kills the germs..
I like to wash my sheets and pillowcases and mattress pad in hot water to be nearly germ free. Also I use hot water for my hubby and my underwear also use it on all my towels!!
yes it is ok ,i just use a little baking soda to the wash cycle
Its Not. My grandma washes everything in cold water and it shrinks and shrinks. Hot water also kills the germs.
I have learned to do it and it does save on electricity/gas when it is NOT necessary to use other than cold water... BUT... BUT... make sure that you use Cheer or some other soap powder that allows you to use COLD water..
Detergents made for cold water are made to dissolve easily in cold water. Detergent alone kills most germs, by breaking their cell walls, that's why handwashing is effective and recommended during cold and flu outbreaks. When you wash your hands you don't need to use very hot water, just adequate soap or detergent, and adequate washing time. But in laundry a few germs may lurk in the fibers and get by, so, if in doubt re clothes that may have serious germs, such as diapers, or linens used by a sick person, use hot water.
everything but underwear because it will take 140 degrees to kill the germs
I have used only cold water to wash clothes for years and the clothes are fine. The only time you need to use hot water is if someone is sick or you are trying to get rid of lice or something like that.
How many loads of laundry do you wash in a week?
3-4How many loads of laundry do you wash in a week?
Not to many, afterall there are two sides! Report Abuse
How many loads of laundry do you wash in a week?
I've got 2 high school boys in sports and husband and I both ski and play baseball. 7-8 loads a week (and that's usually only sports clothes)
2 a day at least
3 or 4
This week I did 901 lbs. No kidding, I work in a laundry mat.
One everyday so it never piles up. five on mondays when I wash sheets and blankets
About 6:
- Sheets, pillowcases, pillows and bedspread
- Dark colors (Maybe 2 washes)
- Whites
- Towels, washcloths
- Jeans (turned inside out)
One sheets
One towels
One jeans/darks
One light perm press
Others - blankets, throw rugs, etc. - as necessary
2 , im single.
I offten do at least two a week of just work clothes a week, but other then that about 3-4 loads
3-5.
visit my blog
http://gentsantiago.blogspot.com
I used to do the laundry in my house for all of the houses that I looked after..ie..bed linens and towels.. I did over 2000 loads last year.. and ironed all of the sheets and pillow cases.. and I lived to tell the story..lol
oh my goodness about 4 to 5 loads...
for my 3-person household about 5 on average
about 7 (I have a husband and a two-year old)!
About 3 for me. But it varies. When it finally gets cold outside and I have to wear jeans to work, I am sure that it may end up being 4 per week.
There are 5 of us, and 2 are mechanics. I probably do 15 loads a week at least.
about30
one sometimes 2 a week
four usually, sometimes five.
Not to many, afterall there are two sides! Report Abuse
How many loads of laundry do you wash in a week?
I've got 2 high school boys in sports and husband and I both ski and play baseball. 7-8 loads a week (and that's usually only sports clothes)
2 a day at least
3 or 4
This week I did 901 lbs. No kidding, I work in a laundry mat.
One everyday so it never piles up. five on mondays when I wash sheets and blankets
About 6:
- Sheets, pillowcases, pillows and bedspread
- Dark colors (Maybe 2 washes)
- Whites
- Towels, washcloths
- Jeans (turned inside out)
One sheets
One towels
One jeans/darks
One light perm press
Others - blankets, throw rugs, etc. - as necessary
2 , im single.
I offten do at least two a week of just work clothes a week, but other then that about 3-4 loads
3-5.
visit my blog
http://gentsantiago.blogspot.com
I used to do the laundry in my house for all of the houses that I looked after..ie..bed linens and towels.. I did over 2000 loads last year.. and ironed all of the sheets and pillow cases.. and I lived to tell the story..lol
oh my goodness about 4 to 5 loads...
for my 3-person household about 5 on average
about 7 (I have a husband and a two-year old)!
About 3 for me. But it varies. When it finally gets cold outside and I have to wear jeans to work, I am sure that it may end up being 4 per week.
There are 5 of us, and 2 are mechanics. I probably do 15 loads a week at least.
about30
one sometimes 2 a week
four usually, sometimes five.
If you wash your laundry, and something bleeds on a colored top, what can you do to save the top?
To remove colors that have bled onto clothes, run at least two inches cold water into bathtub, mix 1 part bleach to 2 parts white vinegar and add to cold water, mixing together well. Add clothing 1 piece at a time. If solution is mixed right, you should see the colors (that bled) disappear instantly; otherwise, add more cold water. Hint: you should not be able to smell the bleach over the vinegar and always be in a well-ventilated area. To prevent color transfer add anywhere from 1 to 2 cups white vinegar to wash cycle.If you wash your laundry, and something bleeds on a colored top, what can you do to save the top?
my mum always sprays Pif Paf ( the insect killer) on stains before puttin it in the machine.it might sound silly but it work wonders.If you wash your laundry, and something bleeds on a colored top, what can you do to save the top?
Try using a bleach for unbleachables plus detergent for a soak. It may take a few different attempts, but I have released the colour that ran from several items with this process.
Try Rit Dye Remover. You can find it in some supermarkets, or in fabric or hobby stores.
nothing , throw it away.
If the item is color, usually just putting it back in the wash will take care of the bleed. A color-safe bleach can help the tough stains.
On white clothes, put it back in the wash and use a little bleach.
This is what I do (I seem to screw up often)... and I've never had trouble getting them out.
my mum always sprays Pif Paf ( the insect killer) on stains before puttin it in the machine.it might sound silly but it work wonders.If you wash your laundry, and something bleeds on a colored top, what can you do to save the top?
Try using a bleach for unbleachables plus detergent for a soak. It may take a few different attempts, but I have released the colour that ran from several items with this process.
Try Rit Dye Remover. You can find it in some supermarkets, or in fabric or hobby stores.
nothing , throw it away.
If the item is color, usually just putting it back in the wash will take care of the bleed. A color-safe bleach can help the tough stains.
On white clothes, put it back in the wash and use a little bleach.
This is what I do (I seem to screw up often)... and I've never had trouble getting them out.
Can i use dr. bronner's soap and baking soda to wash my laundry? does it get the job done?
According to their website 1/4 to 1/3 cup of his liquid soap and ';a dash'; of baking soda is the formula for laundry. add or decrease the amount of soap as necessary for the hardness of your water.
Can I use laundry detergent to wash dishes?
Is there anything in or about liquid laundry detergent that would make it dangerous to use on dishes washed by hand? I am asking because you can get a huge bottle of liquid laundry detergent for a couple of bucks whereas a smallish bottle of dish detergent can run almost as much.....
So if there are no safety/health issues I might try it....
Thanks,
AlleyCan I use laundry detergent to wash dishes?
I have had to use laundry detergent when I ran out of regular dish washing soap. I really would not use it all the time. I know it seems cheaper, but I don't feel like it gets it as clean. It also could leave a soap build up and you would not want that taste in your food. If your trying to cut cost dilute your dish washing soap. And use bleach in your water to make sure your dishes are sterile.Can I use laundry detergent to wash dishes?
Not a good idea. The laundry detergent is very slippery on your hands.
Go to the nearest dollar store and get some dishwashing detergent.
as a child i would go to my uncles houese and it was always nasty and he never had clean diahes nor dish liquid and i would use laundry detergent to do his dishes and it never made us sick.buy it wish bleach aternative in it..
don't try washing the dishes with laundry detergent, if u don't have any dish soap, or are too cheap to buy some, try liquid hand soap, i've used that before.
Yes, there is a difference. the viscosity and cleaning agents will differ mostly. contact your local supermarket or search google.
I used laundry soap in my dishwasher, and that was not a bright idea. My reasoning was that laundry soap isn't as sudsy as say Dawn. I have used Dawn in the past and if you get just a drop too much, BUBBLES everywhere. So I thought laundry soap would work. NOT! I had BUBBLES everywhere again, and the only way to tame them down and get rid of them is to put in ...none other than....liquid fabric softener. So for a few days my dishwasher smelled like laundry, but at least the dishes were clean. So doing it by hand, I see no harm in. Hey if it saves a few bucks, I would say go ahead and do it, but maybe just put in a little bleach so that you have killed the bacteria, since most dish soaps nowadays are antibacterial
yes you can, rinse very well. you can find dish liquid cheap, go to the dollar store or big lots
I would not risk that if I were you. Why play with your health over a few measly dollars. You can wash clothes with dish liquid, but you cannot wash dishes with laundry detergent. If penny pinching is that urgent to you, why don't you Buy a large bottle of dish detergent and wash your dishes and clothes with that. Do the right thing...healthwise!
You can use liquid laundry detergent on dishes- but it would make your dishes slippery, and you would need to wear gloves because the stuff is caustic. And you would have to rinse extra well.
It leaves a residue %26amp; taste funny with you gravy, coffee %26amp; tea
soap is soap
Using laundry soap to wash by hand may not be as bad, but using laundry soap in a dish washer can be extremly tricky. If you use too much, the suds come out of the dishwasher even though the door is locked shut. I've tried this, it was bad, suds all over the place. I used shampoo, and used 1/3 to 1/2 as much as the little container would hold and that was too much. I've never used it again.
Not a saftey issue but Dish soap has more Grease busting ability. Stick with Joy.
Gosh, I don't think so. Have often wondered this myself but I really don't think so. Don't know why but just don't. I think laundry detergents are specially formulated for fabric.....Have used dish detergent for laundry but never tried the opposite. Try it and make sure you rinse well. Hells bells, never know.
no they meant will not clean and still dirty use the stuff like hand wash soap it is for everytihng
You will find dishes more slippery but clean rinse well in hot water
Sure, go ahead. . Don't suggest using fabric softner, tho.
We went to the cabin once(26 miles from civilization) and forgot dish soap and used Tide liquid. It's more highly concentrated but it cleaned those dishes and added a nice feeling to your hands. It had NO problem cutting right thru the grease. Rinse well!
So if there are no safety/health issues I might try it....
Thanks,
AlleyCan I use laundry detergent to wash dishes?
I have had to use laundry detergent when I ran out of regular dish washing soap. I really would not use it all the time. I know it seems cheaper, but I don't feel like it gets it as clean. It also could leave a soap build up and you would not want that taste in your food. If your trying to cut cost dilute your dish washing soap. And use bleach in your water to make sure your dishes are sterile.Can I use laundry detergent to wash dishes?
Not a good idea. The laundry detergent is very slippery on your hands.
Go to the nearest dollar store and get some dishwashing detergent.
as a child i would go to my uncles houese and it was always nasty and he never had clean diahes nor dish liquid and i would use laundry detergent to do his dishes and it never made us sick.buy it wish bleach aternative in it..
don't try washing the dishes with laundry detergent, if u don't have any dish soap, or are too cheap to buy some, try liquid hand soap, i've used that before.
Yes, there is a difference. the viscosity and cleaning agents will differ mostly. contact your local supermarket or search google.
I used laundry soap in my dishwasher, and that was not a bright idea. My reasoning was that laundry soap isn't as sudsy as say Dawn. I have used Dawn in the past and if you get just a drop too much, BUBBLES everywhere. So I thought laundry soap would work. NOT! I had BUBBLES everywhere again, and the only way to tame them down and get rid of them is to put in ...none other than....liquid fabric softener. So for a few days my dishwasher smelled like laundry, but at least the dishes were clean. So doing it by hand, I see no harm in. Hey if it saves a few bucks, I would say go ahead and do it, but maybe just put in a little bleach so that you have killed the bacteria, since most dish soaps nowadays are antibacterial
yes you can, rinse very well. you can find dish liquid cheap, go to the dollar store or big lots
I would not risk that if I were you. Why play with your health over a few measly dollars. You can wash clothes with dish liquid, but you cannot wash dishes with laundry detergent. If penny pinching is that urgent to you, why don't you Buy a large bottle of dish detergent and wash your dishes and clothes with that. Do the right thing...healthwise!
You can use liquid laundry detergent on dishes- but it would make your dishes slippery, and you would need to wear gloves because the stuff is caustic. And you would have to rinse extra well.
It leaves a residue %26amp; taste funny with you gravy, coffee %26amp; tea
soap is soap
Using laundry soap to wash by hand may not be as bad, but using laundry soap in a dish washer can be extremly tricky. If you use too much, the suds come out of the dishwasher even though the door is locked shut. I've tried this, it was bad, suds all over the place. I used shampoo, and used 1/3 to 1/2 as much as the little container would hold and that was too much. I've never used it again.
Not a saftey issue but Dish soap has more Grease busting ability. Stick with Joy.
Gosh, I don't think so. Have often wondered this myself but I really don't think so. Don't know why but just don't. I think laundry detergents are specially formulated for fabric.....Have used dish detergent for laundry but never tried the opposite. Try it and make sure you rinse well. Hells bells, never know.
no they meant will not clean and still dirty use the stuff like hand wash soap it is for everytihng
You will find dishes more slippery but clean rinse well in hot water
Sure, go ahead. . Don't suggest using fabric softner, tho.
We went to the cabin once(26 miles from civilization) and forgot dish soap and used Tide liquid. It's more highly concentrated but it cleaned those dishes and added a nice feeling to your hands. It had NO problem cutting right thru the grease. Rinse well!
Is it ok to wash all laundry in just cold water all the time...?
Is it better to wash sheets and towels in very hot water as opposed to washing in cold water. Does cold water really rid the items of germs and clean more effectively......thanksIs it ok to wash all laundry in just cold water all the time...?
Washing with hot water is only helpful for stain removal. Cold water won't rid the items of germs, but neither does hot water. In order to actually kill and remove germs from clothing, the items must reach a temperature of 150 degrees Fahrenheit. Normally germs are killed in the dryer where temperatures reach 160-190 degrees.
So when should you use hot water and when should you use cold? Although hot water does a better job with stain removal (depending on the stain), it also does a really good job of causing colors to bleed. The darker the item, the colder the water temperature should be. This is why most people wash white loads with hot water and colors in cold water.
Some stains actually set in hot water. This happens when the heat of the water can actually cook the stain in place. Blood and grass are two stains that are better removed in cold water. Sugar based stains like soda or juice should be washed in warm or hot water. Grease stains need very warm/hot water.
I hope that answers your question.Is it ok to wash all laundry in just cold water all the time...?
No its not because cold water does not kill all the germs. If you then put them in a hot dryer then you have nothing to worry about. However lots of women get yeast infections because underwear were handwashed or washed in cold water and put on line to dry. In order to kill germs you either have to use hot water or a hot dryer.
All but towels -- they get hot water
It should work just the same and it's more energy efficiant ^_^
sure, why not? They may not get clean, but won't shrink it either.
They make alot of detergents that work well in cold water, I used to wash everything in cold water, but now prefer warm wash/cold rinse.
it depends on how dirty your clothes get they say today cold kills germs then tommorrow it will be said cold isnt good i use warm/hot/cold i figure paying money for good brand of washing powder like tide w/some oxy clean detergent my fabrics comes out beautiful
They make a special detergent to wash all in cold water. Yes hot water really does get rid of germs and clean better!
It is best because your clothes don't fade as fast.
I always wash my clothes in cold..germs can muiltply in hot water soap kills the germs..
I like to wash my sheets and pillowcases and mattress pad in hot water to be nearly germ free. Also I use hot water for my hubby and my underwear also use it on all my towels!!
yes it is ok ,i just use a little baking soda to the wash cycle
Its Not. My grandma washes everything in cold water and it shrinks and shrinks. Hot water also kills the germs.
I have learned to do it and it does save on electricity/gas when it is NOT necessary to use other than cold water... BUT... BUT... make sure that you use Cheer or some other soap powder that allows you to use COLD water..
Detergents made for cold water are made to dissolve easily in cold water. Detergent alone kills most germs, by breaking their cell walls, that's why handwashing is effective and recommended during cold and flu outbreaks. When you wash your hands you don't need to use very hot water, just adequate soap or detergent, and adequate washing time. But in laundry a few germs may lurk in the fibers and get by, so, if in doubt re clothes that may have serious germs, such as diapers, or linens used by a sick person, use hot water.
everything but underwear because it will take 140 degrees to kill the germs
I have used only cold water to wash clothes for years and the clothes are fine. The only time you need to use hot water is if someone is sick or you are trying to get rid of lice or something like that.horses for loan
Washing with hot water is only helpful for stain removal. Cold water won't rid the items of germs, but neither does hot water. In order to actually kill and remove germs from clothing, the items must reach a temperature of 150 degrees Fahrenheit. Normally germs are killed in the dryer where temperatures reach 160-190 degrees.
So when should you use hot water and when should you use cold? Although hot water does a better job with stain removal (depending on the stain), it also does a really good job of causing colors to bleed. The darker the item, the colder the water temperature should be. This is why most people wash white loads with hot water and colors in cold water.
Some stains actually set in hot water. This happens when the heat of the water can actually cook the stain in place. Blood and grass are two stains that are better removed in cold water. Sugar based stains like soda or juice should be washed in warm or hot water. Grease stains need very warm/hot water.
I hope that answers your question.Is it ok to wash all laundry in just cold water all the time...?
No its not because cold water does not kill all the germs. If you then put them in a hot dryer then you have nothing to worry about. However lots of women get yeast infections because underwear were handwashed or washed in cold water and put on line to dry. In order to kill germs you either have to use hot water or a hot dryer.
All but towels -- they get hot water
It should work just the same and it's more energy efficiant ^_^
sure, why not? They may not get clean, but won't shrink it either.
They make alot of detergents that work well in cold water, I used to wash everything in cold water, but now prefer warm wash/cold rinse.
it depends on how dirty your clothes get they say today cold kills germs then tommorrow it will be said cold isnt good i use warm/hot/cold i figure paying money for good brand of washing powder like tide w/some oxy clean detergent my fabrics comes out beautiful
They make a special detergent to wash all in cold water. Yes hot water really does get rid of germs and clean better!
It is best because your clothes don't fade as fast.
I always wash my clothes in cold..germs can muiltply in hot water soap kills the germs..
I like to wash my sheets and pillowcases and mattress pad in hot water to be nearly germ free. Also I use hot water for my hubby and my underwear also use it on all my towels!!
yes it is ok ,i just use a little baking soda to the wash cycle
Its Not. My grandma washes everything in cold water and it shrinks and shrinks. Hot water also kills the germs.
I have learned to do it and it does save on electricity/gas when it is NOT necessary to use other than cold water... BUT... BUT... make sure that you use Cheer or some other soap powder that allows you to use COLD water..
Detergents made for cold water are made to dissolve easily in cold water. Detergent alone kills most germs, by breaking their cell walls, that's why handwashing is effective and recommended during cold and flu outbreaks. When you wash your hands you don't need to use very hot water, just adequate soap or detergent, and adequate washing time. But in laundry a few germs may lurk in the fibers and get by, so, if in doubt re clothes that may have serious germs, such as diapers, or linens used by a sick person, use hot water.
everything but underwear because it will take 140 degrees to kill the germs
I have used only cold water to wash clothes for years and the clothes are fine. The only time you need to use hot water is if someone is sick or you are trying to get rid of lice or something like that.
I'm going to the cellar to wash the laundry, I'm tired of not having fun! How can I make my daily grind ?
a bit more, well, fun?
I'm sure others have been in this situation. I've been doing housework since I was 9 ( for a family of 7) and now I'm 32 and have my own family(4 of us) It's just SOOOO boring!
I need some way to entice myself to do the chores! There's no one to crack the whip on me and things are going down hill fast! I know!Everyone's going to say ';get off the computer.'; Fine, I'll go do chores for an hour, and when I get back I better see some answers!!
PLEASE????I'm going to the cellar to wash the laundry, I'm tired of not having fun! How can I make my daily grind ?
First, music and dance is exercise as well as lining up the chores.Eventually, you need to get the kids to do most of the work and give them allowance as it teaches responsibility and the value of money.It would be better even if you had to get a fun part-time morning job to do it.(Pay them) You'd get out of the house, the kids would learn and someday be ready to take care of themselves and maybe even you.Another thing is to drop the laundry off and when your hubby ask where the $$ went tell him it must have been in the wash.Not ta lie now is it!!!I'm going to the cellar to wash the laundry, I'm tired of not having fun! How can I make my daily grind ?
Adults need time for themselves like anyone else. Some ideas.
Join an organization that engages in something you believe in or enjoy.
Take a an enlightenment class at your local Parks %26amp; Rec or Community College
Join a fitness club.
Don't get a boy friend. It will just make things worse.
Load up that washer, set it on spin, and sit on top. That will put a little um....zing....into the daily chores.
i read in a magazine for wives to do the house work in there underwear or naked [ BUT ONLY IF YOUR FAMILY ISNT THERE lol that would be akward ] they said it adds some excitment especially if your husband gets home from work early before the kids and catches you.
never tried it though...im not married lol but sounds fun. [i live with my boyfriend of 3 1/2 yrs]
i also understand the cracking of the whip and things going down hill. im starting to slack too. maybe i should get off the computer lol.
you are 32...and you have 4 how old are those 4...if they are 3 and older they can help you..and have fun with it...you can show them how to gather up their rooms and how to sweep the kitchen..I have a 2 year old little cousin and she loves to help sweep the kitchen and she says show me ..show me..grandma and her granny will...and she will try her hardest and she looks so cute..I know you probably say man..forget that because all you want to do is finish..but in the long run you are teaching them to be clean and to be organzied and to help you without you having to ask them..and soon they will do it for you...why do you think your parents and grandparents have all those 11 children ...did you ever see them move alot no because the older ones would do all the chores..cook and clean and the middle ones would take care of the baby ones...and the mothers would take care of the breast fed ones...but if you have 4 older ones then you can make it fun..pull out the whip and say ok we atre having cleaning day..and you designate their job descriptions...and anything you think they can do... you list under other...just like the working employer does the employee..hehehhehe..then you have inspections to see if they did it right ..and then you say ok..now since we are all done (early I hope)...we are going to supper and to a movie..and if you are too tired you let them go get a movie and enjoy a great family moment and all bases are covered..well, i hoped I helped...ohh dont forget to take pictures of them that is the best part..hehehhehehe..
My mom made me do the chores. I'm not sure if your kids are old enough to do chores but if they are start making a chore list for them.
try do the chores naked. What a turn on!
Put on some good music that you like. Turn it up loud and sing and dance while you work. It won't matter how silly you look or sound. If anyone wants to complain about the music then let them do the chores. Have fun.
you can have your fun with propoer planing of the daily routine. go out for a cup of coffee or to the mall (just get out of the house) when the kids are in school. set aside an hour or two each day to do something that you have enjoyed in the past (like reading, yoga, etc).
hanging out with friends for a chat or cook together or do the laundry together once or more a week is also great.
Catch up on all the chores. Then do a few each day. Take some time out for yourself, whether it's a bubble bath or a window shopping trip. Bored people are often boring people, so...
when i don't want to do chores i turn on the music and pump it up and start doing the chores. or i play a game with myself when i am watching TV i call it commerical cleaning i sit down and watch the show, when the commerical comes on i get up and do a chore until the show comes on, i even surprised myself how much can be done during the commerical. in no time i see i have really made a difference in my house. and before the 11 pm news i am done with the chores and the house is done.........when doing the laundry take some bills or mail, go though them and make two piles, throw away and thing to do or pay and another chore is done while doing the laundry. while waiting for the laundry read a magazine or write a letter to a loved one
I agree that you need a break to pamper yourself.
Also it's time to go into the next phase of parenting: Training the children.
My question is ';How old are the children?'; It could be time to start training them to do simple household chores. Start with laundry. Then with dishes. Dusting and wiping tables, picking up clutter, sweeping etc. Little ones can help you distribute the laundry to where they belong, set table, after eating collecting dishes to wash, etc. Divide and rotate duties -- it can be a quality time where you are working and teaching the little ones. Eventuallly you will have 4 children with high self esteem and a sense of responsibility because they do their chores regularly and well.
Analyze everything you do when you clean the different rooms. You would be surprised how many people grow up not knowing how to clean: what tools to use, what products to use, how and why.
I like to put on some nice music, get dressed up in sexy lingerie and shoes, and then do the chores. I know its really silly, but its just fun running around the house like that.
I'm sure others have been in this situation. I've been doing housework since I was 9 ( for a family of 7) and now I'm 32 and have my own family(4 of us) It's just SOOOO boring!
I need some way to entice myself to do the chores! There's no one to crack the whip on me and things are going down hill fast! I know!Everyone's going to say ';get off the computer.'; Fine, I'll go do chores for an hour, and when I get back I better see some answers!!
PLEASE????I'm going to the cellar to wash the laundry, I'm tired of not having fun! How can I make my daily grind ?
First, music and dance is exercise as well as lining up the chores.Eventually, you need to get the kids to do most of the work and give them allowance as it teaches responsibility and the value of money.It would be better even if you had to get a fun part-time morning job to do it.(Pay them) You'd get out of the house, the kids would learn and someday be ready to take care of themselves and maybe even you.Another thing is to drop the laundry off and when your hubby ask where the $$ went tell him it must have been in the wash.Not ta lie now is it!!!I'm going to the cellar to wash the laundry, I'm tired of not having fun! How can I make my daily grind ?
Adults need time for themselves like anyone else. Some ideas.
Join an organization that engages in something you believe in or enjoy.
Take a an enlightenment class at your local Parks %26amp; Rec or Community College
Join a fitness club.
Don't get a boy friend. It will just make things worse.
Load up that washer, set it on spin, and sit on top. That will put a little um....zing....into the daily chores.
i read in a magazine for wives to do the house work in there underwear or naked [ BUT ONLY IF YOUR FAMILY ISNT THERE lol that would be akward ] they said it adds some excitment especially if your husband gets home from work early before the kids and catches you.
never tried it though...im not married lol but sounds fun. [i live with my boyfriend of 3 1/2 yrs]
i also understand the cracking of the whip and things going down hill. im starting to slack too. maybe i should get off the computer lol.
you are 32...and you have 4 how old are those 4...if they are 3 and older they can help you..and have fun with it...you can show them how to gather up their rooms and how to sweep the kitchen..I have a 2 year old little cousin and she loves to help sweep the kitchen and she says show me ..show me..grandma and her granny will...and she will try her hardest and she looks so cute..I know you probably say man..forget that because all you want to do is finish..but in the long run you are teaching them to be clean and to be organzied and to help you without you having to ask them..and soon they will do it for you...why do you think your parents and grandparents have all those 11 children ...did you ever see them move alot no because the older ones would do all the chores..cook and clean and the middle ones would take care of the baby ones...and the mothers would take care of the breast fed ones...but if you have 4 older ones then you can make it fun..pull out the whip and say ok we atre having cleaning day..and you designate their job descriptions...and anything you think they can do... you list under other...just like the working employer does the employee..hehehhehe..then you have inspections to see if they did it right ..and then you say ok..now since we are all done (early I hope)...we are going to supper and to a movie..and if you are too tired you let them go get a movie and enjoy a great family moment and all bases are covered..well, i hoped I helped...ohh dont forget to take pictures of them that is the best part..hehehhehehe..
My mom made me do the chores. I'm not sure if your kids are old enough to do chores but if they are start making a chore list for them.
try do the chores naked. What a turn on!
Put on some good music that you like. Turn it up loud and sing and dance while you work. It won't matter how silly you look or sound. If anyone wants to complain about the music then let them do the chores. Have fun.
you can have your fun with propoer planing of the daily routine. go out for a cup of coffee or to the mall (just get out of the house) when the kids are in school. set aside an hour or two each day to do something that you have enjoyed in the past (like reading, yoga, etc).
hanging out with friends for a chat or cook together or do the laundry together once or more a week is also great.
Catch up on all the chores. Then do a few each day. Take some time out for yourself, whether it's a bubble bath or a window shopping trip. Bored people are often boring people, so...
when i don't want to do chores i turn on the music and pump it up and start doing the chores. or i play a game with myself when i am watching TV i call it commerical cleaning i sit down and watch the show, when the commerical comes on i get up and do a chore until the show comes on, i even surprised myself how much can be done during the commerical. in no time i see i have really made a difference in my house. and before the 11 pm news i am done with the chores and the house is done.........when doing the laundry take some bills or mail, go though them and make two piles, throw away and thing to do or pay and another chore is done while doing the laundry. while waiting for the laundry read a magazine or write a letter to a loved one
I agree that you need a break to pamper yourself.
Also it's time to go into the next phase of parenting: Training the children.
My question is ';How old are the children?'; It could be time to start training them to do simple household chores. Start with laundry. Then with dishes. Dusting and wiping tables, picking up clutter, sweeping etc. Little ones can help you distribute the laundry to where they belong, set table, after eating collecting dishes to wash, etc. Divide and rotate duties -- it can be a quality time where you are working and teaching the little ones. Eventuallly you will have 4 children with high self esteem and a sense of responsibility because they do their chores regularly and well.
Analyze everything you do when you clean the different rooms. You would be surprised how many people grow up not knowing how to clean: what tools to use, what products to use, how and why.
I like to put on some nice music, get dressed up in sexy lingerie and shoes, and then do the chores. I know its really silly, but its just fun running around the house like that.
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