I think my machine is about ten years old, a top loader, and the lid is always closed.

I meant to put vinegar in the last two loads I did, but I forgot. It would help if I put the vinegar in the laundry I suppose . About two tablespoons, right? I'm glad I went back to read that, as I would have used waaay too much!

I watched Lush House on Lifestyle yesterday, and saw Shannon's list of about ten things you need to clean with. I'll have to watch it again and write them down! I'm not too bad with using cleaners, but I can be better! Vinegar and bicarb are on there.

Bath, I'm with you on the folding and putting away! I have about three loads worth to do!

I also do ALL my washing in cold water, including the Man's uber greasy workshop clothes. My Mum says she would love to have two washing machines, side by side. She has a method of washing that is all her own I reckon. My late, Great Aunt (a brilliant woman) said the way to wash is "to take the clothes out of the water, not the water out of the clothes". This means that there is no lint left on the clothes, etc.

Titti, that's an interesting thought, using drawers as laundry bins. Very tidy. Lol about the cold water only washing 'weird thing'.