Washing Machine
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Stinky Washer
Asked by C.M. from Minneapolis
on April 5, 2009
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Hi Mom,
Does anyone have a simply solution to making my front loader washing machine not stink. It doesn't seem to matter what I do it has an awful smell. Thank you i...
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- It seems that I heard something recently about the rubber seal in the door of front loaders, that "scum" can accumulate there and cause odors. I wonder if the manual w...
- Have you checked for mold? Front loaders collect water in the rubber seal by the door and they need to be wiped out after each wash cycle. A friend of mine had a servi...
- With front loaders you need to leave the door open. If you close it, it gets mildewy and starts to smell. I'd run it on empty with either bleach in it or vinegar and...
Cleaning Highchair!
Asked by B.C. from Philadelphia
on February 16, 2010
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Does anyone own the Graco Melbourne highchair? It says not to put the cover in the washing machine, but I can not get it clean. It looks very dirty and stained. I clea...
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- I put mine in the wash but I have a front loader washer that tumbles rather than the kind with an agitator in the middle. I just put in on the delicate cycle all a...
- I don't know what you wash it in, and remember whatever you wash anything in, it goes into your skin and you.........but try using your dish soap, not laundry detergen...
- I never pay attention to the 'do not put in washing machine' labels. My son's travel system was Graco, and said the same thing. Well, I washed the covers of the ca...
Dog in My Dishwasher?
Asked by S.S. from Dallas
on January 24, 2009
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A couple months ago my washing machine smelled like mildew, and now my dishwasher smells like a dirty wet dog lives inside it. It's horrible and I'm exhausted of these...
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- Try running a rinse load with just clorox or bleach.no dishes. Then after washing a load of dishes, try proping the door open so it will dry out between dishwashing.Ho...
- Fortunately I have a new front load and it has a self clean cycle but it does say to put bleach in it to run the self clean, I usually run 1/2 cup of bleach through my...
- i keep a jug of vinegar under my sink and pour about a cup in it while it's running a load of dishes. it seems to keep it fresh and also it doesn't hurt the dishes be...
How to Clean a Boppy Pillow
Asked by M.G. from Detroit
on December 11, 2007
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Has anyone ever washed a boppy in either their own or a commercial washing machine? Since the cover is stiched on, I can't take it off to wash it, and I just feel lik...
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- Here is a great site, just for you (wink): http://www.boppy.com/about/faq How do I clean my Boppy® pillow? Most Boppy products are machine washable and dryab...
- Hi M., I copied this From Target's Boppy Pillow information: • Indispensable to new moms and infants, the Boppy pillow supports baby as you nurse and also as y...
- I've washed mine in the washer several times. I always used it to help support my babes while breast feeding so the whole pillow would need to be washed and not just ...
Help-my Baby Threw up All over Her Crib
Asked by T.C. from San Diego
on March 25, 2010
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My daughter threw up all over her crib in the middle of the night!! It got all over some of her stuffed animals, it stinks horribly-can the stuffed animals be thrown i...
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- yes wash them on the gentle cycle if you likewith mild dreft.
- well, they would be ruined anyway if you did not wash them - what do you have to loose? :) try cool water, gentle soap and trumble dry. most will come out fine. -C.
- Most stuffed animals can be washed. When i wash stuffed animals or fine washables i put them in a net bag or a pillowcase. This seems to work great. Goood luck. J.
Musty and Mildew Smelling Towels
Asked by C.S. from Sacramento
on December 27, 2009
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Hi moms,
I think I have seen answers to this problem before but I couldn't find them. So here I am asking again. For some reason my towels after washing always se...
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- Hi C., Add some baking soda to your wash. That will help. I have the same problem and when I add the baking soda, it goes away.
- Dry them in the sun.
- You only mentioned your towels, not the rest of the laundry...it's hard to get the smell of mildew out, so I would guess that your towels do not dry out between uses, ...
Reliable Handyman and Roofing Contractor
Asked by K.S. from Dallas
on August 8, 2011
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Hello! I am once again in need of a roofing contractor- this time for an entire roof replacement. Any recommendations and experiences that my fellow mama's can share w...
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- Astro Roofing reasonable, professional and did a wonderful job. I got a nice 30 yr roof instead of what the builder put on. We did have hail damage in our sub but he w...
- I have always liked Guinco for appliance repair. The guys are great and I have never had one of them tell me that my appliance needs this extra part so it continues to...
- My neighbor owns his own roofing company. PM me if you'd like his contact information.
Stinky Washer
Asked by E.M. from Louisville
on February 12, 2007
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we have the smelliest washer, and the thing is its not that old! so i was wondering if there was anything i could put in there to make it not stink. i would use bleach...
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- We have a front loading washer that had this problem. I did several loads with just bleach and several with just white vinegar (with a wash with just detergent betwee...
- i would run a cycle of bleach water on hot and then run a cycle or two of just plain water. if the bleach makes you nervous try running a cycle and adding a cup of wh...
- try that oxyclean stuff , i hear thats good
Fabric Softener Build Up
Asked by C.S. from Milwaukee
on June 26, 2011
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I've been using liquid fabric softener for the last few months and have noticed real thick build up around the ring of the washing machine. I was able to peel a big ba...
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- It depends on where you live, but here in Texas I don't use fabric softener at all and never miss it........ just a thought.
- I use Downy with the green cap. I love the way my clothes smell after being washed. I also use Bounce Free in the dryer. Many of my clothes are cotton knit or some k...
- I hope you are aware that most commercial fabric softeners contain some seriously toxic stuff. I get sick and have trouble breathing just from the scent on other peopl...
Front Load or Top Load Washer?
Asked by T.D. from New Orleans
on January 9, 2008
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We have a top load Maytag Atlantis washing machine that I know is going to need replacing in a year or two (agitator problems.) I was wondering what brands/models and ...
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- The money part of buying an appliance always sucks, but How exciting! I love getting a new machine! I would definitely go Front load. It's nicer on my clothes and I...
- Don't know if this helps but what little I can add... My mom has a front loader and she likes it because it uses less water but she says it doesn't hold as large a ...
- We just got the LG front-loader and I absolutely love it! It also received top ratings from Consumer Reports (if you aren't familiar with them, they do unbiased testi...
