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jillydoll

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Re: Laundry advice
« Reply #30 on: May 08, 2019, 02:13:42 PM »

I used that surgical spirit on my OHs expensive jeans, (didn't really know if I should, 🙀)
he got black oil on the pocket from somewhere, and I'm pleased to report it came out!
I was dreading telling him I'd ruined em by experimenting with the stuff....
But no, alls good.....😂😂.  Phew....😥
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CLKD

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Re: Laundry advice
« Reply #31 on: January 18, 2022, 11:43:36 AM »

Morning.  Advice required.

I have a lovely, acrylic jumper which has been in the charity pile and back out again so often in the last 25 years ! but does good service.  However, I can't remove the static.  I don't use softener ......... it's had a cool rinse and gently spin. Would vinegar get rid of the static? 
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holidaylover

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Re: Laundry advice
« Reply #32 on: January 18, 2022, 12:18:15 PM »

Hi CLKD, I find if I have a dress with this problem if I spray the inside with hairspray right before putting it on that works. Don't know why but does the trick.
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CLKD

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Re: Laundry advice
« Reply #33 on: January 18, 2022, 12:59:42 PM »

 :thankyou:   would Pledge work  ;D
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holidaylover

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Re: Laundry advice
« Reply #34 on: January 18, 2022, 01:13:24 PM »

Oh, you never know, it might enhance your shine!!!
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VictoryV

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Re: Laundry advice
« Reply #35 on: January 18, 2022, 01:17:36 PM »

Does anybody know how to get dog hair out of clothes/washing machine please? My pup is losing her puppy coat and fluff is everywhere.
Thanks.
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CLKD

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Re: Laundry advice
« Reply #36 on: January 18, 2022, 01:19:30 PM »

 :rofl:    Wear a 'marigold' glove to wipe round the inside of the drum worked when we had pets.  Or wash affected clothing in a pillow case though it may escape from the opening  ::)
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Ju Ju

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Re: Laundry advice
« Reply #37 on: January 18, 2022, 02:15:32 PM »

I keep forgetting to check pockets for tissues. DH is a frequent offender and should, of course, remove them, but forgets. It’s a nightmare removing bits off the clothes and from the washing machine. Any suggestions how I can train DH? He finds all my swearing and temper tantrums amusing! ;D
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CLKD

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Re: Laundry advice
« Reply #38 on: January 18, 2022, 02:59:40 PM »

Tissues are better now that they don't go into such small pieces  ;D - I usually give the clothing a very good shake outdoors.

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Ju Ju

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Re: Laundry advice
« Reply #39 on: January 18, 2022, 05:47:12 PM »

 ;D Sewing his pockets up might make the point!
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CLKD

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Re: Laundry advice
« Reply #40 on: January 18, 2022, 06:37:32 PM »

Can u sew, that skill is lost on me  :D
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getting_old

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Re: Laundry advice
« Reply #41 on: January 23, 2022, 05:48:29 PM »

I'm guilty of the tissues in pockets, but today went one better and covered a load of thermal Tshirts in tiny bits of down from a coat   :bang: I am so mad at myself right now. Trying to wash the Tshirts separately with everything crossed.

Anyway one place we lived we had a jacuzzi bath. They are wonderful at removing tissue etc. from clothes. Just pop the stuff in and give it a 5 minute "bath".
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CLKD

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Re: Laundry advice
« Reply #42 on: January 23, 2022, 05:50:27 PM »

 ;D

I find that on a blowy day hanging Ts on the line I can pick off the bits of washed tissue, great for birds' nests.

Still have a crackly jumper.  >:(
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Ju Ju

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Re: Laundry advice
« Reply #43 on: January 23, 2022, 08:01:00 PM »

I made the mistake of washing a large red tablecloth with the towels. Covered with fluff. I used a clothes brush, which took ages and lots of swearing and then rewashed. Yet to iron and examine. Fingers crossed. Certainly looked better.
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CLKD

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Re: Laundry advice
« Reply #44 on: January 23, 2022, 08:21:24 PM »

Hang it out and let the birds peck off the fluff ?
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