Me either. If it can be cleaned in such a short cold wash, it wasn't dirty enough to need washing. Having said that, I do use the 20 minute quick wash program for any new stuff (which isn't often these days) - I don't mind wearing something again, but I am perhaps ridiculously squeamish about the possibility of other people having touched, tried on, sneezed over or whatever in the shop or warehouse or factory.
Doncaster, South Yorkshire. Soil type: sandy, well-drained
My new machine has about 15 programmes. So far I’ve worked out the ideal programme for my needs is the mixed wash one, which takes an hour. I run it at 40C for most things, and 60C for towels or sheets and duvet covers. The kitchen towels get washed separately from the bathroom towels. This is much quicker than the old machine which packed up aged 15 years. Now wrestling with the new tumble dryer, don’t think I’ll be using the iron dry programme, but still experimenting with the cupboard dry and the extra dry modes. Bit erratic so far.
I can't wash by hand because my hands hardly work.JennyJ,if it comes clean with such a short wash,it wasn't "dirty" enough,well I'm Certainly not going to wear undies more than once. Anyone who has forgotten to add detergent knows the clothes come out clean, by virtue of the agitation action. Doing 3 loads a week,on cold must make a big difference over a year. Jumpers are happily worn 3 days, jeans a week,I don't try to make washing. There are old pattern towels for the dogs and the beach. Incidentally,there is a Russell Hobbs washing machine with a 12 minutes program. My neighbour and friend does everything on a 15 minutes wash.
@Ergates - I use the extra dry setting, or the cupboard dry one, although the latter doesn't always do the job. Mine stops when it considers the clothes to be dry, but it isn't always perfect. If I have anything that will mean it'll take much longer than the bulk of the load, I don't put it in. Daughter has a couple of tops which seem to take forever, so they don't go in at all. If they've been dried near a radiator, and are almost dry, I might put them in at the end just to give them a bit of de wrinkling.
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
For me a short cold wash wouldn't be enough for underwear. Maybe pantyliners are the answer but probably worse for the environmental than a longer 30 or 40 degree wash. I dunno. And then there's OH's undies ..... Probably getting into TMI now so I'll leave it at that. Each to their own.
Doncaster, South Yorkshire. Soil type: sandy, well-drained
For me a short cold wash wouldn't be enough for underwear. Maybe pantyliners are the answer but probably worse for the environmental than a longer 30 or 40 degree wash. I dunno. And then there's OH's undies ..... Probably getting into TMI now so I'll leave it at that. Each to their own.
I agree. Just not feasible with two daughters either, for reasons I won't go into
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Haha,well my little Lacey "smalls" don't need much washing, honest! And believe me I'm fussy. I do have a super duper bells and whistles LG . We have throws on the beds and sofas because of the dogs, bedding has quite a lot of white in the patterns. The border collie got on the spare bed the other day,muddy paws I might extend to a 40c....if they didn't come clean. My machine doesn't have a 30c, it's cold,40,60,90
For me a short cold wash wouldn't be enough for underwear. Maybe pantyliners are the answer but probably worse for the environmental than a longer 30 or 40 degree wash. I dunno. And then there's OH's undies ..... Probably getting into TMI now so I'll leave it at that. Each to their own.
You may well be right about TMI @JennyJ but agree about the short cold wash for underwear. Re the pantyliners - it reminded me of a time when I had English Language students boarding in my house whilst they attended the local EL college. Panty liners were favoured more by the Italian students than any other nationality. That was 25 years ago tho. Before anyone wonders how I know this, I did clean their rooms, do their laundry as well as feeding them and engaging them in English conversation
My shortest wash is 30 minutes, not that short! I know it's different if you have young kids. I have on several occasions,thrown away pants from my youngest grandkids.(you know the reason!) They are also great in obtaining grass stains,and felt tip. My old man is shocking at dropping food down his front. Don't tell him I told you! Unless it's grease or curry based, when I lay down the law. It all comes out.its another chapter, just how it is now. I had 4 kids, always used washable nappies. Before I retired 5 years ago,I hot washed my uniforms. Up till 18 months ago, hubby was a vehicle tech. Clothes covered in oil, diesel, brake fluid, overalls were fairly light grey. Everything soaked and an intensive 60c wash.
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Now wrestling with the new tumble dryer, don’t think I’ll be using the iron dry programme, but still experimenting with the cupboard dry and the extra dry modes. Bit erratic so far.
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Re the pantyliners - it reminded me of a time when I had English Language students boarding in my house whilst they attended the local EL college. Panty liners were favoured more by the Italian students than any other nationality. That was 25 years ago tho.
Before anyone wonders how I know this, I did clean their rooms, do their laundry as well as feeding them and engaging them in English conversation