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Author Topic: Who leaves their washing machines etc. on when they go out?  (Read 45667 times)

purplenanny

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Re: Who leaves their washing machines etc. on when they go out?
« Reply #30 on: November 18, 2011, 09:16:00 AM »
Apparently it is good to run the machine empty on a hot wash once a month. Soda crystals are supposed to be good (and cheap) for this.
Can anyone suggest a remedy for the drawer on the washing machine, the conditioner section on mine is permanently full of water. I have cleaned with vinegar/soda crystals/boiling water but it still remains full after each wash. The fabric conditioner gets taken and gunge does build up but I clean frequently. Even if I don't use conditioner this happens.
Has anyone else got this problem - or is it just me?
Purplenanny xx
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Bette

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Re: Who leaves their washing machines etc. on when they go out?
« Reply #31 on: November 18, 2011, 09:21:07 AM »
Me, me! I've only noticed it recently (but that might be because I wasn't being observant  ::) ) and as you say, it's only the conditioner section.
After a thread last year about low temp washes, I bought some Calgon and did a hot wash with it to clean the machine. Also bought a cleaner for the dishwasher and did the same as we often use the short, cooler cycle in that too.
Bette x
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purplenanny

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Re: Who leaves their washing machines etc. on when they go out?
« Reply #32 on: November 18, 2011, 09:24:10 AM »
Thanks Bette, I was a bit suspect of Calgon as I thought it may just be soda crystals, but if it works I will give it a go. Do you use it very often? Purplenanny x x
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Bette

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Re: Who leaves their washing machines etc. on when they go out?
« Reply #33 on: November 18, 2011, 09:30:37 AM »
Well, I probably would have just used the soda crystals if I'd known they worked! I'm not sure how much good it did, tbh - it certainly didn't sort out the conditioner section problem.... Now I'm wondering, though as I haven't used the C. for a while. I'll do it today and see if there's any effect!
Bette x
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Bette

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Re: Who leaves their washing machines etc. on when they go out?
« Reply #34 on: November 18, 2011, 09:42:38 AM »
Just went to do this and checked the machine booklet. It says to use Calgon and run the "tub clean" programme which I've just set. That's obviously why I bought the C!  ::)
Bette x
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purplenanny

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Re: Who leaves their washing machines etc. on when they go out?
« Reply #35 on: November 18, 2011, 09:46:47 AM »
 ::)well at least you found out why you bought it in the first place!! ha ha. I will await your wash with interest! x x
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Bette

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Re: Who leaves their washing machines etc. on when they go out?
« Reply #36 on: November 18, 2011, 12:01:55 PM »
Well it's finished. Nice and clean - but conditioner section is still full of water!  ::) ???
Bette x
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purplenanny

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Re: Who leaves their washing machines etc. on when they go out?
« Reply #37 on: November 18, 2011, 12:26:28 PM »
Oh dear! that's exactly what happens to me - I wonder if anyone can help us? I am pleased it is not just me though - sorry Bette! At least you can save money using soda crystals when the calgon runs out.
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Bette

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Re: Who leaves their washing machines etc. on when they go out?
« Reply #38 on: November 18, 2011, 12:43:27 PM »
Maybe start a new thread?
Bette x
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purplenanny

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Re: Who leaves their washing machines etc. on when they go out?
« Reply #39 on: November 18, 2011, 01:09:10 PM »
 ;)Good idea Bette - just done it. Purplenanny x x
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CLKD

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Re: Who leaves their washing machines etc. on when they go out?
« Reply #40 on: November 18, 2011, 01:59:05 PM »
 ;D
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Re: Who leaves their washing machines etc. on when they go out?
« Reply #41 on: November 18, 2011, 07:46:09 PM »
 ;D ;D ;D
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Bette

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Re: Who leaves their washing machines etc. on when they go out?
« Reply #42 on: November 18, 2011, 09:37:24 PM »
Makes me wish that mine was free-standing rather than under the work-top!  :ange:
Bette x
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san

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Re: Who leaves their washing machines etc. on when they go out?
« Reply #43 on: November 18, 2011, 10:00:43 PM »
 :rofl: ooooo Bettie  ;D  ;D
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Bette

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Re: Who leaves their washing machines etc. on when they go out?
« Reply #44 on: November 18, 2011, 10:23:38 PM »
Don't tell me that you weren't all thinking the same......!  ;D
Bette x
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