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How many loads of washing do you do a week

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Newpuppymummy · 07/11/2022 09:19

Boring I know but I’m just trying to figure out if I’m doing an excessive amount and how to cut down.

One adult, two teenagers and a one-year-old. I would say I do around 14-18 washes a week. Normal?

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Topgub · 08/11/2022 21:23

Athenen0ctua · 08/11/2022 12:54

While I think many people are washing things that don't need washing, making work for themselves and costing money (particularly if they have to tumble dry), I know there are people who need to wash things very frequently because of disability, mental illness and health conditions. I'm lucky I don't need to do this as money is tight as it is.

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Yeah, fair enough

Theoldwoman · 08/11/2022 22:54

I cold wash ( and I mean cold not 20 or 30 degrees) bar linen and pet blankets and line dry everything.

SavouryPancake · 09/11/2022 08:20

Theoldwoman · 08/11/2022 22:54

I cold wash ( and I mean cold not 20 or 30 degrees) bar linen and pet blankets and line dry everything.

You must have an incredibly efficient machine (the variation in washing ability is massive), or certain items are not going to smell great if they’ve never touched warm water for a long time. You may not be able to detect any scent, because our noses become accustomed to things, doesn’t mean others can’t. Socks and underwear for example need a decent wash of 40°C.

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Newpuppymummy · 25/11/2022 20:17

Down to 9 loads this week . Think I might able to get down to 7.

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Chomolungma · 25/11/2022 20:21

That's great OP!

PlaitBilledDuckyPuss · 25/11/2022 20:25

Two.

Two adults in house.

Winternights22 · 26/11/2022 13:49

Do a wash roughly every 2 days. Based on 5 people.

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