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Tell me what you wash regularly outside standard laundry

13 replies

Criteria16 · 20/05/2025 09:32

I am late to spring cleaning and the washing machine has become my best friend. I am chucking in it so many things!
Lately:

  • all my child's soft toys as they were either full of dust or being dragged everywhere
  • all the trainers in the house
  • all our slippers/flip flops

What do you wash in there that is not clothes/linen/towels etc?

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Nicaveron · 20/05/2025 09:35

Criteria16 · 20/05/2025 09:32

I am late to spring cleaning and the washing machine has become my best friend. I am chucking in it so many things!
Lately:

  • all my child's soft toys as they were either full of dust or being dragged everywhere
  • all the trainers in the house
  • all our slippers/flip flops

What do you wash in there that is not clothes/linen/towels etc?

I usually wash my duvets, the loose covers on my settee and chairs. Also any cushion covers and throws. Any linens that have been stored as not used often eg tablecloths/napkins.
Quite a lot really.

amooseymoomum · 20/05/2025 10:00

curtains couple times a year
dog blankets most weeks though now we only have one dog not too bad. have a big supply of them so wait until i get a decent amount before washing. they do not smell more to remove dust and hair

lifeisgoodrightnow · 20/05/2025 10:35

amooseymoomum · 20/05/2025 10:00

curtains couple times a year
dog blankets most weeks though now we only have one dog not too bad. have a big supply of them so wait until i get a decent amount before washing. they do not smell more to remove dust and hair

I have 5 dogs and someone recommended vamoosh for in the washing machine to get rid of fur - it’s genius. Thought I’d share in case helpful.

amooseymoomum · 20/05/2025 10:47

lifeisgoodrightnow · 20/05/2025 10:35

I have 5 dogs and someone recommended vamoosh for in the washing machine to get rid of fur - it’s genius. Thought I’d share in case helpful.

ooh sounds interesting where do you get it from?

lifeisgoodrightnow · 20/05/2025 11:00

amooseymoomum · 20/05/2025 10:47

ooh sounds interesting where do you get it from?

Amazon x

Vroomfondleswaistcoat · 20/05/2025 11:02

All the throws on my sofas, cushion covers, the washable rugs (dog pees on them if she can), dog's bedding and blankets, sometimes the curtains (but I have to be feeling really enthusiastic and the weather must be set fair for days).

GoldLash · 20/05/2025 11:15

Sofa covers

lighttheworldagain · 20/05/2025 11:18

The cosy fleece blankets from the sofa. Sofa cushions.

gingercat02 · 20/05/2025 11:55

Cat beds, bath mats. Very occasionally cushion covers. That's it.
Never washed curtains or rugs in my life.
Duvets go to the dry cleaner once every few years.

Passthecake30 · 20/05/2025 11:57

Winter coats

MiddleAgedDread · 20/05/2025 11:59

the hall doormat is washable

okydokethen · 20/05/2025 12:03

Bath mats
dog blankets
duvets
table runners
shoes

i didn’t really know people washed curtains… I occasionally hoover or spot clean!

lifeisgoodrightnow · 20/05/2025 12:08

Feather pillow inserts, dog leads, dog harnesses, dog beds, ruggable rugs, microfibres cloths, vileda mop heads, steam mop pads and floor mop pads.

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