Wow, can't beelive there is a thread for washing / machines! lol

I have a clothes hamper at the back door and put everything into that. Once that is full I take it to the laundry outside and sort through whats already in the 2nd hamper (kept in the laundry) and the inside one. ie this arvo I am washing all the red/pink/orange clothing.

I wash my loads in darks, whites/very light coloured clothing, blues/greens and red/pink/orange, towels incl tea towels etc, sheets, Dh work clothes (he is a builder) and stuff that has been soaking for a day or two in my fav soaker - Napisan!

I normally use fabric conditioner but have used vinegar and it is fantastic. I think I used too much as 2L went so fast! I probby used 1/3 cup per wash. EeeK!!!

my washer is a Maytag and has a mechanical pump and I notice if I leave the lid shut it smells so i leave it open when not in use. My last washer had an electric pump and never smely as the pump would suck the last droplet of water out. Maybe that is why some smell??????? Just a thought!

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