Pillows in Washing Machine?
salonva
4 years ago
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washing cashmere and merino wools in washing machine
Comments (10)As a spinner and knitter, I feel I should point out that we have some apples and oranges being discussed here. The felting tendencies of these fibres depend on their physical structure, especially the scales on the shaft of the hairs themselves. These scales are what hook together with water, heat, soap and agitation to form the fulled or felted fabric of a ruined sweater. Cashmere has very few and very flat scales and thus tends not to felt as much as a coarser wool. Merino tends to be the least 'felty' of the wools for similar reasons. Allendubner, your Goodwill sweaters may be of a more scaley type of wool than merino, and thus may not be good indicators. I'm getting a new LG washer and dryer this week (if LG gets their inventory act together and finally coughs them up!) but I hadn't intended to clean my handknitted stuff in there. But you've given me the incentive to knit up a few test swatches and try!...See MoreSave laundry to wash with new machine, or wash before it arrives?
Comments (8)Cold only? Do the darks and save the bulky blankets, linens etc. for the awesome FL arriving- You'll be amazed how much more you can fit in the FL! I am a recent convert and (I think the LG has internal heater in the new one?) I can't believe how whites get white w/the high heat (I have the Bosch 500 plus)-you'll want to check that out!-Have fun- ps don't forget the HE detergent- you can read a ton about laundry detergent on this web- site .There are several good ones out there. With all the hype I had to try Charlie's soap- I do like it so far- just getting use to the no scent- I have to admit, I liked the smell of Tide!-Good Luck-and make sure they level it correctly!...See MoreBest Washing Machine Ever Owned a LG!
Comments (2)Well that is nice that you love your LG, but I think the best washer of all time is my Miele. I NEVEr have had to wipe it down, use bleach, leave the door ajar, or anything out of the ordinary to get cleaner clothes or to prevent mold or mildew in side the machine or on my clothes. I do NOT have to use vinegar, FS, Borax, washing soda,bleach, Afresh,etc to cover any problems this machine may throw at me, cause I have never had a problem with the machine or my clothes. Plus I have the advantge of having a machine that will almost boil my clothes if I so choose and a lot of times I do, because we have a farm and I've yet to see a stain it will not remove. Love your LG, I LOVE my MIELE....See MoreWashing machine-friendly comforters?
Comments (3)I had mentioned above that it is a large front loader. I washed other queen comforters with no issues. So, it is not the fact that it's a queen or king size, it is the materials used. This new comforter is the same size as my otd comforters, but it does not shrink down in the washer or dryer. It has to be stuffed in and then doesn't tumble. It will have to be taken to a landromat and washed in an extra large washing machine. I don't want that hassle or having to go through multiple wash cycles and multiple dry cycles. Rather than struggling with this one, I'd like to just buy ones that can be washed with no extra work. The cheaper comforters from Walmart that remind me of the look of sleeping bags are more lightweight and are easy to wash. The more upscale comforter I got from the department store is too large for the washer even though it is the the same size because it doesn't compress down in the washer and dryers.. Maybe another option is to get away from comforters and try to find a good quality, machine washable blanket that looks nice enough that it can double as a bed spread. Ideally, I would like to get a machine washable comforter like the ones from Walmart, but with a nicer fabric on the outer shell. That way it would look good on the bed and still easily compress down and fit in my washer/dryer at home. Maybe the ones from Walmart have more "air" inside the comforter and less stuffing material....See Moresalonva
4 years ago
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