Sorry if this seems like a stupid question but I am just wonderingIs it bad to wash clothes in the washing machine without using detergent';?
It is not bad, water will get them a lot cleaner than if you did not wash at all. Hot water will even kill the germs. Detergent cuts grease though, which is handy.Is it bad to wash clothes in the washing machine without using detergent';?
You can do it, but your clothes will not really be clean.
Not bad per se, but not terribly effective at removing any serious dirt.
It is not bad. All it does is give your laundry a good rinsing. Toss 1 cup of baking soda in with it next time to get it actually scrubbed and then toss 1 cup of white vinegar into the rinse to sanitize and deodorize.
no its just pointless
Its not bad, just not very effective depending on how dirty they are... its sort of like washing a car in the rain and letting it dry in the sun. The soap helps lift stains out of the fabric and keeps the inside of the washing machine from getting gunky.
It's not morally wrong, if that's what you mean, but it won't get the clothes clean, unless you have one of those amazing Japanese machines that use vibrations or silver or something to clean the clothes.
I guess you could say that it is bad to wash clothes without detergent in a conventional machine, because you are wasting water. If you're going to consume all that water, you should use detergent so it will do some good.
its not bad...but its pointless so why do it????
no, i've done it on a hot water cycle
No, but they get cleaner with detergent.
What's the point, why would you wash clothes without detergent, water isn't gonna make your clothes clean!!
Gets the clothes cleaner than when they went in and does not do them any harm. Detergent remaining in them from a previous wash also helps.
If you don't use a detergent ever, dirt, stains and grease will build up. But if it's oops, gotta do some washing, the shops and stores are closed and you've run out of detergent, it's a lot better than not washing at all.
Thursday, December 24, 2009
Can I wash my bead-filled squish pillow in the washing machine?
I washed mine but I put it inside a pillow case, just in case the seams came loose or something (could just imagine a million beads loose in the washer). Also put it on a gentle cycle. Worked well with no ';leaks';. Hung it with clothes pins from a hanger outside to air dry. Worked out just perfect and will do the same thing when my pillows need to be cleaned again.
Hope this helps..Can I wash my bead-filled squish pillow in the washing machine?
I tried to handwash mine and it was so water logged that it took days to dry, so the next time I just threw it in the wash on regular cycle and right into the dryer and it came out good as new.Can I wash my bead-filled squish pillow in the washing machine?
I love these things, my grownup woobie. I fondle mine while I watch TV and I used it as a camping pillow too so it did need washing time to time.
If it is small enough not to damaging the machine, you can wash them. I would use cold water no matter what the color.
Don't dry in the dryer, the cover is spandex and I think the beads are a derivative of styrofoam. They do take a long time to dry. You can speed it up by shaking and mixing up the beads often after washing. It might take days to dry all the way through.
You probably don't HAVE to machine wash, can you hit it with Febreze or wash in a bucket of dishsoapy water? Wring it out with a towel.
I did.I used a delicate cycle and styed there to watch it but all went well.I layed it on my drying rack to dry and turned it so it would help drying.
No, sorry. I have a square blue one and it says ';spot clean only.';
Aren't those cool? I myself would just wash it by hand. I'd rather be safe than sorry, and of course ';Let it air dry';. A clothes dryer would ruin it, and possibly melt the filler.
Hope this helps..Can I wash my bead-filled squish pillow in the washing machine?
I tried to handwash mine and it was so water logged that it took days to dry, so the next time I just threw it in the wash on regular cycle and right into the dryer and it came out good as new.Can I wash my bead-filled squish pillow in the washing machine?
I love these things, my grownup woobie. I fondle mine while I watch TV and I used it as a camping pillow too so it did need washing time to time.
If it is small enough not to damaging the machine, you can wash them. I would use cold water no matter what the color.
Don't dry in the dryer, the cover is spandex and I think the beads are a derivative of styrofoam. They do take a long time to dry. You can speed it up by shaking and mixing up the beads often after washing. It might take days to dry all the way through.
You probably don't HAVE to machine wash, can you hit it with Febreze or wash in a bucket of dishsoapy water? Wring it out with a towel.
I did.I used a delicate cycle and styed there to watch it but all went well.I layed it on my drying rack to dry and turned it so it would help drying.
No, sorry. I have a square blue one and it says ';spot clean only.';
Aren't those cool? I myself would just wash it by hand. I'd rather be safe than sorry, and of course ';Let it air dry';. A clothes dryer would ruin it, and possibly melt the filler.
My puppy peed on my covers. Is it safe to wash the covers in the washing machine w.out damaging them?
The material is nothing special. I believe it might be cotton, with some sort of fluff inside.My puppy peed on my covers. Is it safe to wash the covers in the washing machine w.out damaging them?
If it is cotton please do not wash in hot water as one writer wrote. The hot water will shrink the cover and it may not fit your bed anymore.
Either have it dry cleaned or soak it in cold water with a mild cleaner like Woolite, rinse in cold water and let air dry.
Good luck and don't be too hard on the puppy...she didn't mean to :-)My puppy peed on my covers. Is it safe to wash the covers in the washing machine w.out damaging them?
It'll be fine. I wash mine all the time. I usually take them to the laundry mat instead of using mine at home because they have the big side loaders.
Washing machine is risky- we made that mistake and ruined a nice comforter. Taking them to the cleaner is the best bet, or soak and hand wash.
Stinks huh?
If it is cotton,wash in hot water,no damage done.Put in a capful of pine cleaner just for the smell.
I would soak them in a sink and let them air dry. Maybe low heat with an iron to get rid of wrinkles if any.Cats
If it is cotton please do not wash in hot water as one writer wrote. The hot water will shrink the cover and it may not fit your bed anymore.
Either have it dry cleaned or soak it in cold water with a mild cleaner like Woolite, rinse in cold water and let air dry.
Good luck and don't be too hard on the puppy...she didn't mean to :-)My puppy peed on my covers. Is it safe to wash the covers in the washing machine w.out damaging them?
It'll be fine. I wash mine all the time. I usually take them to the laundry mat instead of using mine at home because they have the big side loaders.
Washing machine is risky- we made that mistake and ruined a nice comforter. Taking them to the cleaner is the best bet, or soak and hand wash.
Stinks huh?
If it is cotton,wash in hot water,no damage done.Put in a capful of pine cleaner just for the smell.
I would soak them in a sink and let them air dry. Maybe low heat with an iron to get rid of wrinkles if any.
How do I repair an ipod that went for a ';wash'; in my front loading washing machine for 30 minutes?
I accidently washed my ipod in our front loading washer. Is there a way to save it? I have not turned it on, and I have it ';drying out'; in a bowl of dry uncooked rice. Is there anything else I should be doing?How do I repair an ipod that went for a ';wash'; in my front loading washing machine for 30 minutes?
I would probably just pronounce it dead and start saving for a new one.How do I repair an ipod that went for a ';wash'; in my front loading washing machine for 30 minutes?
You're smart with letting it sit,but most likely,it's ruined.So I'll ask you this: do you have ANY type of warranty on it? The answer to that question will help you out. Also, don't listen to anyone who says to 'use a hair dryer'. It will make the ipod,10x worse by destroying things inside.
Personally,I'd let it sit for another day or two,switching from rice to wash cloth. Try turning it on normally. If that doesn't work,connect it to your computer,if that doesn't work,connect it to the wall charger. I've noticed different types of charging helps out.
Best of luck to you.
I would probably just pronounce it dead and start saving for a new one.How do I repair an ipod that went for a ';wash'; in my front loading washing machine for 30 minutes?
You're smart with letting it sit,but most likely,it's ruined.So I'll ask you this: do you have ANY type of warranty on it? The answer to that question will help you out. Also, don't listen to anyone who says to 'use a hair dryer'. It will make the ipod,10x worse by destroying things inside.
Personally,I'd let it sit for another day or two,switching from rice to wash cloth. Try turning it on normally. If that doesn't work,connect it to your computer,if that doesn't work,connect it to the wall charger. I've noticed different types of charging helps out.
Best of luck to you.
Is it safe to wash my kung fu panda plush in the washing machine?
We have the 14in Tigress plushie from the movie, bought second hand, and smells a little like bleach possibley. Not real comfortable letting my child play with it until she's been washed. It says spot clean and air dry. Is it ok to put it in the washer in a pillow case and tie it, or will that ruin it? Also is it supposed to be loose in the pillow case or tight? Should it be washed with other items, or alone?Is it safe to wash my kung fu panda plush in the washing machine?
you don't have to put it in a pillow case or any other case, just place it in the washer with a few light towels. Add a cup of baking soda to the wash, it will help absorb odors, put vinegar in the rinse cycle, this will help make it soft without adding chemicals.
I would hang the panda up for a few minutes to assure that all excess water is removed, do this while you start drying your towels, before the towels are dried put the panda in the dryer, this will cut down on the time it needs to dry as the towels will absorb most of the moisture.Is it safe to wash my kung fu panda plush in the washing machine?
Use a foam upholstery cleaner or a steam cleaner or both. Do not put in washer. Also if possible let it dry in sunlight.
you don't have to put it in a pillow case or any other case, just place it in the washer with a few light towels. Add a cup of baking soda to the wash, it will help absorb odors, put vinegar in the rinse cycle, this will help make it soft without adding chemicals.
I would hang the panda up for a few minutes to assure that all excess water is removed, do this while you start drying your towels, before the towels are dried put the panda in the dryer, this will cut down on the time it needs to dry as the towels will absorb most of the moisture.Is it safe to wash my kung fu panda plush in the washing machine?
Use a foam upholstery cleaner or a steam cleaner or both. Do not put in washer. Also if possible let it dry in sunlight.
Can I wash my ';The Sak'; purse in the washing machine?
Can I wash my ';The Sak'; black knit purse in the washing machine without tearing it up? It has a black and white handle and some of the white is a little dingy. If not, any suggestions. Thanks.Can I wash my ';The Sak'; purse in the washing machine?
I have several Sak purses. Don't you love them? I have washed mine in the washing machine on the delicate cycle in cold water and they have survived. Don't put them in the dryer, just hang them somewhere and let them air dry. Good as new.Can I wash my ';The Sak'; purse in the washing machine?
Dry clean it.
'knit' mean wool wool will shrink in wash
I have several Sak purses. Don't you love them? I have washed mine in the washing machine on the delicate cycle in cold water and they have survived. Don't put them in the dryer, just hang them somewhere and let them air dry. Good as new.Can I wash my ';The Sak'; purse in the washing machine?
Dry clean it.
'knit' mean wool wool will shrink in wash
Can you wash ';dry clean only'; comforters in the washing machine?
There is no beadwork or anything special. It is not a down comforter either.Can you wash ';dry clean only'; comforters in the washing machine?
I have washed my ';dry clean only'; comforter in my washing machine....but my comforter was a twin size. Make sure your item can fit into the wash basin without jamming it in.....and make sure that if it gets destroyed in the wash that you're fine with that.
You could also take it to the laundromat...most laundromats have 1 or 2 commerical sized machines (its best not to go on weekends though...as they're usually all taken) and launder it there.
I've also used Dry Cleaner's Secret to ';dry clean'; items in the dryer at home.
Its also a good idea to throw a new, clean tennis ball in with comforters, blankets or pillows when in the dryer. Helps keep the fluff!Can you wash ';dry clean only'; comforters in the washing machine?
I work in a Dry Cleaner's so i do know that you can wash SOME comforter's that say ';dry clean'; only...The part that is dangerous for your comforter is the dryer,if you have cording around your comforter it will shivle up and lose it's shape.
If you use the ';gentle cycle';, you MIGHT get it clean. But buy dry cleaning sheets for ';at home' use in your dryer!
If it is a down yes go ahead and wash it, i do it all the time, even if it says to dryclean down u need to wash it cause the chemicals from the drycleaning will kill you..what kind of material is it?
yeah thats what i do...just make sure to dry it through cuz it takes longer than other blankets and such. also, when your drying it, halfway through the drytime take it out and just change the position it is or else it dry all of it.
I have washed my ';dry clean only'; comforter in my washing machine....but my comforter was a twin size. Make sure your item can fit into the wash basin without jamming it in.....and make sure that if it gets destroyed in the wash that you're fine with that.
You could also take it to the laundromat...most laundromats have 1 or 2 commerical sized machines (its best not to go on weekends though...as they're usually all taken) and launder it there.
I've also used Dry Cleaner's Secret to ';dry clean'; items in the dryer at home.
Its also a good idea to throw a new, clean tennis ball in with comforters, blankets or pillows when in the dryer. Helps keep the fluff!Can you wash ';dry clean only'; comforters in the washing machine?
I work in a Dry Cleaner's so i do know that you can wash SOME comforter's that say ';dry clean'; only...The part that is dangerous for your comforter is the dryer,if you have cording around your comforter it will shivle up and lose it's shape.
If you use the ';gentle cycle';, you MIGHT get it clean. But buy dry cleaning sheets for ';at home' use in your dryer!
If it is a down yes go ahead and wash it, i do it all the time, even if it says to dryclean down u need to wash it cause the chemicals from the drycleaning will kill you..what kind of material is it?
yeah thats what i do...just make sure to dry it through cuz it takes longer than other blankets and such. also, when your drying it, halfway through the drytime take it out and just change the position it is or else it dry all of it.
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