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Our nanny seems to have been using our tumble dryer...

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PacificDogwood · 01/11/2013 21:28

She has been working for us for 2 years.
She's had some upset in her personal life in the last few months which she has kept close to her chest as is her right of course.

On 3 or 4 occasions now I have noticed that the tumble dryer is still warm when I come in, there had been none of our laundry to be done and the fluff filter was thickly coated in fluff including what I can only assume is dog hair (we have no pets, she has a dog and a cat). I empty the fluff filter after each use so have a fair idea what is usually in there.

Now, if she has a problem getting stuff done at home, I'd be happy for her to use our appliances (we are trying to reduce electricity bills and I only use the tumble dryer for a few minutes to fluff things up and then hang everything on our ceiling pulley thing, but hey ho, if she is stuck I'd be happy to help).

It's the fact she's not asked that does not sit right with me Sad.
And I don't know how to approach this: "According to our fluff filter you have had unauthorised use of the dryer"?? Blush

Any words of advice?

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ChippingInLovesAGoodBang · 02/11/2013 17:48

"According to our fluff filter you have had unauthorised use of the dryer"??

Pot kettle me thinks!!

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PacificDogwood · 02/11/2013 17:48

Ah, no, has he been clearing the filter all along? There no haul of 11 years of fluff to look forward to?

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ChippingInLovesAGoodBang · 02/11/2013 17:47

Did he laugh at you not knowing there was a fluff filter and has he shown you where it is?

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PacificDogwood · 02/11/2013 17:47

You are all a lot of weirdos, v helpful weirdos, but still Grin

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ChippingInLovesAGoodBang · 02/11/2013 17:46

Arctic - ya fool! Grin

Weirdly compelling isn't it LeBear!

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PacificDogwood · 02/11/2013 17:45

Did he find fluff?
How much?? Do tell...

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TheArticFunky · 02/11/2013 17:43

It turns out that dh is indeed the fluff fairy.

LeBearPolar · 02/11/2013 17:42

While I am very interested in the nanny's fluff balls, I am diverted by now really wanting to know about Artic's fluff filter and whether her DH is the fluff fairy.

tracypenisbeaker · 02/11/2013 17:40

Chipping Blush Grin

TheArticFunky · 02/11/2013 17:39

When people used to talk about getting turned on by washing machines I thought they meant that they had sex in the washing machine Blush.

I never even considered how difficult it would be to get in a position where that was possible.

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PacificDogwood · 02/11/2013 17:38

Not, not even the most tenuous trace of evidence to suggest any kind of 'getting off' ShockGrin

Oh, yes, I will ignore the overreacting harsh menz Hmm

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ChippingInLovesAGoodBang · 02/11/2013 17:36

Don't be stupid tracey Hmm

Everyone knows that washing machines are far superior for that!!

Grin
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PacificDogwood · 02/11/2013 17:36

No idea why that posted twice. With a gap. Confused

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PacificDogwood · 02/11/2013 17:35

Shock Arctic - really??
Your machine will not be running v efficiently then.

Ours is in the door, I pull it out from the top of the inside of the door.
Taking the fluff out is one of the free pleasures in my life

The filter at my mum's machine is at the bottom rim of the opening of the machine, also gets pulled up.

A friend of ours has just said to present our nanny with 1st written warning - seem vair harsh to me Shock! DH is in favour, I am not. Informal verbal chat telling her I'd rather be asked, written warning if ongoing seems less disproportionate to me Hmm

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tracypenisbeaker · 02/11/2013 17:35

OH MY GOD I thought this thread was going to be going down the road of 'Our nanny seems to have been using our tumble-dryer... to get herself off.'

Phew.

TheArticFunky · 02/11/2013 17:35

That's definitely harsh Pacific.

I would just mention to the Nanny that you have noticed she is using it and you would prefer her not to because you are mindful of bills etc. No need for talk of disciplinary warnings at this stage.

ChippingInLovesAGoodBang · 02/11/2013 17:34

Hmm - I'd be concerned if my DH was a secret fluff fairy Grin

ChippingInLovesAGoodBang · 02/11/2013 17:33

Don't listen to that pair of idiots! You cannot give her a written warning for possibly/maybe using a tumble dryer for possibly/maybe her own things - maybe.

Yes - somewhat more appropriate to ask her if she has been using it and not to without asking in the future!

TheArticFunky · 02/11/2013 17:32

It's a washer/dryer, not sure what make/model.

I'll ask dh perhaps he is the fluff fairy.

ChippingInLovesAGoodBang · 02/11/2013 17:30

Artic - it's a wonder it hasn't blown up!!

It can be at the front on the inside of the door (dinner plate size) usually held in place with a spring type clip, it can be down the bottom near the 'seal' usually a plastic bit that slides up.

What make & model is it?

PD >itch< >itch<

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PacificDogwood · 02/11/2013 17:30

Shock Arctic - really??
Your machine will not be running v efficiently then.

Ours is in the door, I pull it out from the top of the inside of the door.
Taking the fluff out is one of the free pleasures in my life

The filter at my mum's machine is at the bottom rim of the opening of the machine, also gets pulled up.

A friend of ours has just said to present our nanny with 1st written warning - seem vair harsh to me Shock! DH is in favour, I am not. Informal verbal chat telling her I'd rather be asked, written warning if ongoing seems less disproportionate to me Hmm

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TheArticFunky · 02/11/2013 17:27

Why don't I know what a fluff filter is?

I have never changed ours ( don't know where it is) and we have had the same machine for 11 years!

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PacificDogwood · 02/11/2013 15:49

I could! Easily.
It'd be itchy due to the dog hair Grin

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ChippingInLovesAGoodBang · 02/11/2013 15:47

PD

FLUFF BALLS<

Grin

Maybe you can use the lint to knit a rug??

ChippingInLovesAGoodBang · 02/11/2013 15:46

Reet - it doesn't seem quite the case for PD but some people have to cut back on some expenses to be able to afford a nanny. Cutting back on the power bill might just be enough to make the difference in some families. Just because people use a nanny, it doesn't mean they're rolling in money.