wool dryer balls...love them
anitamo
8 years ago
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Comments (27)Marie26 - try skipping the vinegar and see what happens. I seem to get more static cling in the winter and sometimes just throw in a dyer sheet. It might be my imagination, but I think that the clothes seem cleaner when I stopped using fabric softener. I read somewhere that fabric softener (and too much laundry detergent) actually locks the stains IN the clothing. If you get that scrunchy feeling when you take the clothes out of the washer, that's an indicator of too much detergent or fabric softener. Vinegar is good for releasing stains as it is an mild acid - 5% acid, as a matter of fact. Now, I've used vinegar and think it's great but my Mother once told me that vinegar is not good for the mechanical part of washer as it tends to rust some of the parts. I don't know if this is true on the new washers (she's passed on now, so I can't ask her) but it kind of scared me and I've backed off on the vinegar and only use it occassionaly. BJ...See Moreavoiding dryer sheets, steam dryer?
Comments (10)I don't think lack of electronics has anything to do with SQ reliability. By the way, I have read that the timers in the SQ residential top loaders actually have a HIGHER failure rate than SQ's electronics, which they use in ALL their front loaders as well as their commercial top loaders. They are confirming this by REPLACING the timer with electronics in their new residential top loaders coming out next year that will replace AWN412, AWN432, AWN542. Why is this the case? Speed Queen uses high quality electronics, just like all the other high quality parts they use. Electronics aren't the problem. CHEAP, CRAPPY electronics are the problem. How often does the "board go out" in your car? Rarely if ever, because the electronics in cars are high quality. The mechanical parts go out first, which is also what happens in a Speed Queen and is exactly how it should be! All that said, no matter what the brand, we don't hear about washer electronics failing too often anyway. It tends to be more common in appliances where the electronics are exposed to harsher conditions, like ovens and dishwashers. This post was edited by hvtech42 on Wed, Aug 27, 14 at 21:39...See MoreMy felted wool quilt
Comments (14)Thanks everybody for the comments. Kay, I think one could quilt it, in fact, now that you mention it, one of these days I'm going to use a leftover piece to give it a try and see how it looks. No batting, no backing! And the back looks just the same as the front. Also thought about binding it but decided to just stay with the border I made and then do a blanket stitch by hand with a thick thread for appearance (haven't done that yet....it's a thought for the winter when we're through with this summer heat). Kit, steaming them did not further shrink them, in fact it helped them and made them more flexible and soft. Also, sometimes I was a little off in my cuts, and the beautiful thing was that after patching the pieces together, they were a little lumpy, and the steaming just set them in perfectly. The wool was very forgiving! From this point on, though, I would wash the blanket only in cold water on a gentle cycle and reshape and steam it after it air dries. I've done this with my knitted felt hats, and they shape up great. Ah ha! Now that I know how to post photos, I'll post a couple more to show some leftover samples. I still have a lot of felted leftovers -- some turned out a little too thick, and can be made into purses. Thanks for the posting help & comments! Mel...See MoreAdvice needed about wool sweaters & allergies.
Comments (4)Allergies can pop up at any time regardless of how long you have used a product or piece of clothing. Before you declare a wool, insect or dust allergy, have there been any changes in the laundry products he uses on the garments in that closet? Proximity can contaminate items hanging close by something laundered in a product that gives off sneezes. Fragrance is often a leading offender. How were the sweaters cleaned before i.e. dry cleaner or washing? Ypu're right about the dust in the closet if there hasn't been any vacuuming lately. Yes, you can wash wool sweater in cool (not cold) water on delicate in your washer. If you have a soak option I would try that too before you introduce a soap or detergent. My preference is for unscented detergents, woolite included. The washer does a great job of spinning out the water, but you will need to dry the sweaters flat to avoid stretching. I don't use a dryer for pure wool garments. Also avoid exposure to direct heat blasts like a forced air vent when drying. that can cause shrinking. Good Luck...See Moreanitamo
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8 years agoanitamo
8 years ago
These are what mine look like. Not yarn, but a more solid piece. I'm not so crafty that I can make my own. :))
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