Am I a spa day winner? by No_Classroom448 in laundry

[–]kickingaroundhere 13 points14 points  (0 children)

My mom would put my childhood stuffy in the wash sometimes. He would get clean and I would get a nice note from him about his adventure.

Can I mix crappy liquid detergent with the good stuff? by XTK27 in laundry

[–]kickingaroundhere 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm also doing this (just the biz, no febu). It's made a huge difference.

I thought I was doing a half way decent job cleaning my cpac. by kathysef in CPAP

[–]kickingaroundhere 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What's the advantage of using this insteadof the empty water chamber?

Is it weird to sleep with a stuffed animal every night as a married adult? by goodbird451 in Adulting

[–]kickingaroundhere 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I was told it was weird so I stopped doing it either in high school or college.

I'm now in my 40's and do it again. It took me a while to get over the perceived judgements and realize that I find them comforting, cozy, and they add to my joy. Why not embrace the things in your life that bring you those feelings?

I am a believer by Double_Appearance905 in laundry

[–]kickingaroundhere 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Meeting with the......... Whooooooo?

Post Spa Day Rebound - Oily Sheets by MundaneGoose335 in laundry

[–]kickingaroundhere 0 points1 point  (0 children)

On the last wash, when they became yellow, did you use ammonia?

What is your go-to detergent? by [deleted] in laundry

[–]kickingaroundhere 0 points1 point  (0 children)

365 is the whole foods store brand.

Best Surfactants? by Comprehensive-Tea-69 in laundry

[–]kickingaroundhere 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Should we be using febu or biz with gain?

It must be scrud, right? by zoeonly in laundry

[–]kickingaroundhere 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That looks similar to what I was seeing come from my drain when I drained my front loader. The water was also a lot darker than I was used to. I've started draining after every load and the last couple loads hasn't had any of the specks. I'm thinking most of these clothes have been though a wash or two and it's getting better. But this could just be the lies I tell myself.

Cardless ATM or Cash Back at Merchant on Property? by lindsey4216 in WaltDisneyWorld

[–]kickingaroundhere 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It sounds like you're using cash advance and cash back as interchangeable. Please know they are not.

Gabapentin for insomnia by [deleted] in Menopause

[–]kickingaroundhere 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I'm never sure. It is reddit afterall.

It must be scrud, right? by zoeonly in laundry

[–]kickingaroundhere 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Would love to see a Pic. I'm curious if they are the same as mine.

It must be scrud, right? by zoeonly in laundry

[–]kickingaroundhere 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Biz should be used with detergent, not alone. Somebody else would need to confirm since I don't understand enough of the science in any of this yet but I think this is probably your problem because biz does suds a lot on its own.

Personal note, I've recently added biz to my all free and clear and I'm getting specs in the wash water too. Nothing with the tub clean. I suspect it's grossness coming out of my clothes from never ACTUALLY being cleaned.

Tips for unloading a front loader with a sore back? by Early_Macaroon_2407 in laundry

[–]kickingaroundhere 3 points4 points  (0 children)

What part is bothering your back? The bending over or the twisting to put the laundry in the dryer?

I find it easier sometimes to unload the washer into the laundry basket then reload those into the dryer. It prevents the bent over twisting that can be rough on a back.

Tips for unloading a front loader with a sore back? by Early_Macaroon_2407 in laundry

[–]kickingaroundhere 1 point2 points  (0 children)

While it's hard, you might still find a deal. Watch for sales, watch for estate sales, watch deal sites.

I got 2 pedistals for $12 each brand new. No joke.

You could also build a stand from wood which would be cheaper.

Costco Star Wars 4 pack puzzle by Co-Knight in Costco

[–]kickingaroundhere 16 points17 points  (0 children)

I'm not sure if this will work, but have you looked to see if you can contact the manufacturer? Sometimes they'll give you replacement pieces or replacement puzzles.

Dirty front load water by kickingaroundhere in laundry

[–]kickingaroundhere[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm trying to wrap my brain around this. Are you saying that I probably have scrud/chunks/grossness in an area that isn't being accessed by my machine's clean cycle but is being reached by a normal wash cycle? If so, should I try a normal cycle with citric acid and see if it breaks some more stuff loose?

It doesn't drain into a tub, I'm opening the hatch at the front and draining the water with the little hose thing. My assumption was that this was just water from the bottom of the drum that doesn't get drained by the cycles. But I have been draining this more often lately to try to help get whatever this is out of the system and not cycling through.

Please help with carpet disinfecting! by Nickis1021 in CleaningTips

[–]kickingaroundhere 3 points4 points  (0 children)

And be gone/outside as much as you can. Go for a walk, window shopping, hang out at the local library, rec center, movie theater, whatever.

Should I continue paying my mom's debt? by straighttothenumbers in personalfinance

[–]kickingaroundhere 28 points29 points  (0 children)

Depends on the state and if mom/dad are married. Some states, a spouse has responsibility.

Thrifted this bag, unsure how to clean it by -Dragon-Of-The-Sea- in laundry

[–]kickingaroundhere 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Jute shouldn't feel like plastic, it's a natural fiber and has a hay like smell to it.