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My washer is having issues.
It turns out that we need a new transmission, but the good news is, the only bad thing that will happen if I use the machine while we wait for the part is that I will further tear up the already bad transmission.
This is very good news for a household of six, especially since we tend to operate with slightly minimalist wardrobes. We can only go so long without laundry services.
So, the machine is put back together and I can get us caught up on laundry.
Also: the repairman (Yes, a repairman. Mr. FG and I are so not up for replacing a transmission.) gave me an idea for cleaning out the black soap scum on the tub. I’ll try it and report back to you if it works!)
Maggie
Friday 4th of April 2014
I don't think we could live without our washer. We use cloth diapers, and the idea of lugging them to the laundromat, fielding questions about them, lugging them home, and hanging them all to dry just gives me a headache. Hope your washer feels better soon!
Meredith P.
Friday 4th of April 2014
Used dryer sheets are the easiest and cheapest way for getting the gunk off (if you use dryer sheets at all...I can't remember whether you're one of the ppl who make their own). You just use them dry to rub and they'll polish the gunk right off. Best of all, it's giving a second life to something that would just get thrown out otherwise--so it is better than free! :)
Oh...and Barkeeper's Friend powder will polish off the stains inside the toilet bowl too. Seriously like magic. I was at the point of considering a new toilet (we may be moving, so I'm making changes to the house that wouldn't HAVE to be done otherwise). Emptied the tank, rubbed for maybe 5 minutes with the powder and a damp rag...bowl looks gleaming white again! :)
Paula
Thursday 3rd of April 2014
Kristin,
I've used a Magic Eraser to remove the soap scum on the inside of our washing machine. I cut off a small portion of the eraser before I wet it and begin scrubbing.
Kristen
Friday 4th of April 2014
This is a great idea! Thank you.
reese
Thursday 3rd of April 2014
Oooh I have a question now! I know you've done some repair work on your dryer... and now the washer (and didn't you replace a middle cap thing that was blue too?).
Could you do a quick recap on the costs that you've already put into the machines? And maybe what, for you, would make it worth it then to buy another set? And whether you'd consider new or used?
I just wonder at what point would you give in and say, "Oh alright we are DONE!" I suppose if it caught fire...that would be an auto "done"... but lets say that will never, ever happen. :)
Kristen
Friday 4th of April 2014
Those are good questions...I'll make a note to address them in a future post.
jenny_o
Thursday 3rd of April 2014
Just a comment on laundromat use ... in our town, at least, if you go at an off-time (eg mealtime or later in the evening) there are generally quite a few washers open, so you can fill them all at the same time and be finished in under an hour. Same for the dryers - although if you hang clothes out, or if your dryer is not on the fritz, you can proceed home as soon as your washing is done :)