hippiedoll
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lint filter trappings #2....
lint filter trappings #2....
maytag wringer washer questions.....
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mr-maytag
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That's right, Christina...you saw what I was talking about.
Have you been able to stop the leak yet? Great to see your pump working!
You need to get yourself a hose washer and put it in the screw end of the gooseneck. That will stop that leak. Make sure if there are remnants of an old one to get them out before putting the new one in.
Have you been able to stop the leak yet? Great to see your pump working!
You need to get yourself a hose washer and put it in the screw end of the gooseneck. That will stop that leak. Make sure if there are remnants of an old one to get them out before putting the new one in.
hippiedoll
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mr-maytag...
thanks! i am happy that i finally got the drain pump working on this washer. but now, it is leaking pretty bad, underneath! and no, i haven't been able to get the leaking stopped yet. but i haven't done anything (tightening of the hose clamps) or anything yet. for now, i still have the pump recirculating the water back into the washtub and just letting it run like that.
i've got other errands i've got to do, so i'm afraid that is about all for today with the wringer washer. that was a good goal completed today, getting the drain pump working. i'm happy with those results for today.
i've got to run to the post office & mail some medical bills out for my aunt. and i want to go to sprouts and buy some of them dark chocolate covered orange jelly sticks for my mom for mother's day. and i've got to go to the pharmacy & pick up some medication that just came in.
and then, i've got to come home and get supper started. i already know what i'm gonna make, i just have to get in the kitchen & do it!
hm hm hm......
and THANK YOU for the tip about getting a hose washer to stop the leaking at the base of the gooseneck. i didn't think it was supposed to be leaking like that but i didn't know what i could do for it either. but thanks to you, now i know i need to get a hose washer. maybe i'll take the gooseneck off & take it with me to ace hardware or home depot, while i'm out & about??? that way i won't get the wrong size of hose washer???
thank you so much for that tip ted!! i really appreciate your help & input!!!
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thanks! i am happy that i finally got the drain pump working on this washer. but now, it is leaking pretty bad, underneath! and no, i haven't been able to get the leaking stopped yet. but i haven't done anything (tightening of the hose clamps) or anything yet. for now, i still have the pump recirculating the water back into the washtub and just letting it run like that.
i've got other errands i've got to do, so i'm afraid that is about all for today with the wringer washer. that was a good goal completed today, getting the drain pump working. i'm happy with those results for today.
i've got to run to the post office & mail some medical bills out for my aunt. and i want to go to sprouts and buy some of them dark chocolate covered orange jelly sticks for my mom for mother's day. and i've got to go to the pharmacy & pick up some medication that just came in.
and then, i've got to come home and get supper started. i already know what i'm gonna make, i just have to get in the kitchen & do it!
hm hm hm......
and THANK YOU for the tip about getting a hose washer to stop the leaking at the base of the gooseneck. i didn't think it was supposed to be leaking like that but i didn't know what i could do for it either. but thanks to you, now i know i need to get a hose washer. maybe i'll take the gooseneck off & take it with me to ace hardware or home depot, while i'm out & about??? that way i won't get the wrong size of hose washer???
thank you so much for that tip ted!! i really appreciate your help & input!!!
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hippiedoll
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another picture...
here is another picture of what came out of the drain hose & into the makeshift lint filter.
here is another picture of what came out of the drain hose & into the makeshift lint filter.
mr-maytag
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You're welcome, Christina. You can just go to the hardware store or wherever and ask for a garden hose washer. They'll know exactly what you need.
Sounds like you have a busy afternoon ahead of you.
Sounds like you have a busy afternoon ahead of you.
hippiedoll
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finally loose & free....
out of curiousity, i went outside to the washer and i wanted to see if i could spin the drain pump's wheel easily with my hand. and believe it or not, it actually spun freely when i brushed against it, with just my finger!!!
WOOOO HOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!
;oD
out of curiousity, i went outside to the washer and i wanted to see if i could spin the drain pump's wheel easily with my hand. and believe it or not, it actually spun freely when i brushed against it, with just my finger!!!
WOOOO HOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!
;oD
I like your strainer much better than mine. Now you have an original Maytag filter-flo that nobody else has, except me, lol
mickeyd
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Congratulations Christina ~
Never thought of using that much water. What amazing persistence you have, and it paid off in hitting the freed pump jackpot!!!!
The sheer force and volume of water did the trick. We will remember this when a few gallons fail; you nearly filled the tub.
Amazing and Impressive.
Never thought of using that much water. What amazing persistence you have, and it paid off in hitting the freed pump jackpot!!!!
The sheer force and volume of water did the trick. We will remember this when a few gallons fail; you nearly filled the tub.
Amazing and Impressive.
Success!
You one of us now! LOL.
From the looks of what came out of the pump..Seems like someone wasn't good about emptying it completely after use.
What you should do after your done using for the day is, drain the machine, with pump, as much as possible, then remove agitator, remove screen, then have a bucket handy to lower the hose into. This gets out all of the water, and ovoids water sitting in the pump.
If one doesn't do this, you run the risk of calcium, rust iron ect forming.
So happy you got her up and running. Now we just have to figure out what going on with that foot, and wheel.
You one of us now! LOL.
From the looks of what came out of the pump..Seems like someone wasn't good about emptying it completely after use.
What you should do after your done using for the day is, drain the machine, with pump, as much as possible, then remove agitator, remove screen, then have a bucket handy to lower the hose into. This gets out all of the water, and ovoids water sitting in the pump.
If one doesn't do this, you run the risk of calcium, rust iron ect forming.
So happy you got her up and running. Now we just have to figure out what going on with that foot, and wheel.
hippiedoll
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an original Maytag filter-flo...
wayupnorth:
thank you for the "filter-flo" lint filter idea. that was really smart of you to think of. and i figure, if i do this all the time that i use the wringer washer, it not only works as a lint filter but will also ensure that the drain pump is constantly working without using extra electricity. it's a win-win all the way around!!!
so, thanks to you & your genius idea!!!
;o)
p.s.
i even have a real/authentic filter flo pan that i could stuff a rag into the hole so that it would be a tighter fit around the skinny maytag agitator. then it would truly be a "filter flo" with an original filter flo pan. LOL...
but i would have to probably use a piece of garden hose instead of the gooseneck so that it would reach the actual filter flo pan.
hee hee hee....
wayupnorth:
thank you for the "filter-flo" lint filter idea. that was really smart of you to think of. and i figure, if i do this all the time that i use the wringer washer, it not only works as a lint filter but will also ensure that the drain pump is constantly working without using extra electricity. it's a win-win all the way around!!!
so, thanks to you & your genius idea!!!
;o)
p.s.
i even have a real/authentic filter flo pan that i could stuff a rag into the hole so that it would be a tighter fit around the skinny maytag agitator. then it would truly be a "filter flo" with an original filter flo pan. LOL...
but i would have to probably use a piece of garden hose instead of the gooseneck so that it would reach the actual filter flo pan.
hee hee hee....
Humm
That might be fun for a min, but don't think you should run that pump that long! Doubt it was designed for any other purpose other than just to empty the tub. IMHO.
Girl, don't wear it out in the first week LOL
That might be fun for a min, but don't think you should run that pump that long! Doubt it was designed for any other purpose other than just to empty the tub. IMHO.
Girl, don't wear it out in the first week LOL
hippiedoll
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thanks mickeyd....
but you definitely have to remember, i was using boiling water. so the side of the washtub was "HOT"!!! and i did burn my self a few times. nothing serious, but enough to stay stinging for a little while afterwards. not only from holding onto the side of the washtub but also, when i was lowering the drain hose and the water started pouring out and then trying to reach over to move the lever & trying to stay out of the way of the draining water!!!.
after the first couple of times, i said "screw this, i'm putting the gooseneck back on the drain hose. and once i had a feeling the water was being pumped out, i turned the lever off and stuck the drain hose in it's position, on the side of the washtub and slid the lever into the on position and that's when i seen the water pouring out of the gooseneck.
so, just be sure to remember, you are "playing" with boiling HOT water when you are doing this!!
LOL.....
also, i just check the agitator shaft before it got dark and it was rusty?? i guess i should have dried that off when i was drying off the washtub?? so, i S.O.S.'d the agitator shaft and smear vaseline all over it. but i think i am going to S.O.S. the metal ring at the bottom of the washtub too cuz it looked rusty too and i just scrubbed on part and it looks different from the rest of that ring. so, i think i need to clean it better tomorrow when there is light outside.
thank you again mickeyd!!
D
but you definitely have to remember, i was using boiling water. so the side of the washtub was "HOT"!!! and i did burn my self a few times. nothing serious, but enough to stay stinging for a little while afterwards. not only from holding onto the side of the washtub but also, when i was lowering the drain hose and the water started pouring out and then trying to reach over to move the lever & trying to stay out of the way of the draining water!!!.
after the first couple of times, i said "screw this, i'm putting the gooseneck back on the drain hose. and once i had a feeling the water was being pumped out, i turned the lever off and stuck the drain hose in it's position, on the side of the washtub and slid the lever into the on position and that's when i seen the water pouring out of the gooseneck.
so, just be sure to remember, you are "playing" with boiling HOT water when you are doing this!!
LOL.....
also, i just check the agitator shaft before it got dark and it was rusty?? i guess i should have dried that off when i was drying off the washtub?? so, i S.O.S.'d the agitator shaft and smear vaseline all over it. but i think i am going to S.O.S. the metal ring at the bottom of the washtub too cuz it looked rusty too and i just scrubbed on part and it looks different from the rest of that ring. so, i think i need to clean it better tomorrow when there is light outside.
thank you again mickeyd!!
D
hippiedoll
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You one of us now!...
hi stan!!!
YUP!!! it sure looks that way, doesn't it!!
ha ha ha....
as for draining the machine, what i did was i ran the pump AND i also lowered the drain hose down to the ground. the washer is outside, so it doesn't matter if the ground gets wet. i did it this way cuz i figured that with the drain hose lowered and the drain pump running, it would shoot out all the water that is left in the pump.
thank you stan!!! i am happy that i got the drain pump running too. but did you see the pictures of all that leaking going on underneath??? i am going to have to take a look at that next!!! maybe have to tighten the hose clamps on the hoses??? i don't know exactly yet, cuz i didn't get a good look under there.
and for right now, i got 2 pieces of block wood and put them under that rear left leg for now, to keep the old gal steady on her feet.
i didn't get a chance to take any pictures of the other legs, cuz i had to do some errands. but i did manage to stop at home depot and i was going to buy a hose washer, but the worker couldn't find the packet of hose washers so he took one out of a hose tip and told me to just take it. just to make sure i wasn't misunderstanding him, i asked him, "take it to the cashier & they'll know how much it is?" and he said, "no. just take it. it's your's. you can leave if you don't need anything else."
so, i thanked him and left the store. so now the gooseneck has a new hose washer in it. can't wait to try it out to see if the leaking stopped up where the gooseneck connects to the drain hose!!
so stan, you don't think it's a good idea to run the pump constantly??
thank you again for the words of confidence & all the tips.
you all have been so great!!!
and yes, figuring out what happened to the rear left leg's wheel is the next thing on the list!!!
thank you again stan...
)
hi stan!!!
YUP!!! it sure looks that way, doesn't it!!
ha ha ha....
as for draining the machine, what i did was i ran the pump AND i also lowered the drain hose down to the ground. the washer is outside, so it doesn't matter if the ground gets wet. i did it this way cuz i figured that with the drain hose lowered and the drain pump running, it would shoot out all the water that is left in the pump.
thank you stan!!! i am happy that i got the drain pump running too. but did you see the pictures of all that leaking going on underneath??? i am going to have to take a look at that next!!! maybe have to tighten the hose clamps on the hoses??? i don't know exactly yet, cuz i didn't get a good look under there.
and for right now, i got 2 pieces of block wood and put them under that rear left leg for now, to keep the old gal steady on her feet.
i didn't get a chance to take any pictures of the other legs, cuz i had to do some errands. but i did manage to stop at home depot and i was going to buy a hose washer, but the worker couldn't find the packet of hose washers so he took one out of a hose tip and told me to just take it. just to make sure i wasn't misunderstanding him, i asked him, "take it to the cashier & they'll know how much it is?" and he said, "no. just take it. it's your's. you can leave if you don't need anything else."
so, i thanked him and left the store. so now the gooseneck has a new hose washer in it. can't wait to try it out to see if the leaking stopped up where the gooseneck connects to the drain hose!!
so stan, you don't think it's a good idea to run the pump constantly??
thank you again for the words of confidence & all the tips.
you all have been so great!!!
and yes, figuring out what happened to the rear left leg's wheel is the next thing on the list!!!
thank you again stan...
)
Pump running constantly
No! Can't even tel you why, other than it's not designed for that purpose.
There's a hard rubber wheel that comes in contact with the spinning pulley. Don't see the sense in potentially wearing that rubber out, or putting any un necessary strain on the old girl.
(I may be over cautious !)
The leak could be from any one of the hoses, and hose clamps,,there is two hose clamps just on the tub to pump itself, another one from the pump to the drain hose. From the pic it looked like the hose clamp at the pump to drain hose was leaking. If you inspect further you'll find it. Could be just that that end of the hose has a tiny split on the end, and if so, you could remove the hose clamp, pull off the hose, cut off a 1/2 inch and re fasten?
Think your well on your way! You'll get it!
No! Can't even tel you why, other than it's not designed for that purpose.
There's a hard rubber wheel that comes in contact with the spinning pulley. Don't see the sense in potentially wearing that rubber out, or putting any un necessary strain on the old girl.
(I may be over cautious !)
The leak could be from any one of the hoses, and hose clamps,,there is two hose clamps just on the tub to pump itself, another one from the pump to the drain hose. From the pic it looked like the hose clamp at the pump to drain hose was leaking. If you inspect further you'll find it. Could be just that that end of the hose has a tiny split on the end, and if so, you could remove the hose clamp, pull off the hose, cut off a 1/2 inch and re fasten?
Think your well on your way! You'll get it!
e2l-arry
Well-known member
Water leaking underneath
Can be coming from a few places. First is it could be leaking from loose hose clamps. That's an easy fix. Tighten or replace them. Next the old hose itself could have developed leaks. Look where the hose rubs against the skirt as it lifts from underneath up along the side of the washer. Years of vibration against the machine could cause a cut or a hole. Next is the pump itself. It's actually 2 pieces with the impeller in the middle. It held together by several bolts and there's a gasket between the 2 halves. If the gaskets are worn the pump itself will leak. You'd have to remove it a replace the pump or at the least recondition it with a new seal/gasket. I think what used to happen was a pump would stop working or start leaking and people would just remove the pump and convert it to a gravity drain. I discovered when working on mine that it was a pump model from the factory but I didn't know it at first. But then I saw where the on/off handle had been when I went to paint the skirt. Then mine had the screen under the agitator. Only pump models came with that. And my pulley had the lip where the pump wheel makes contact. Non-pump models pulleys did not have that lip.
I too am leery of running the pump as a filter flow. It may be harmless but it was not designed to run like that. Maytag pumps were designed to empty the tank in 2 minutes or less. So running it continuously is not what the Maytag engineers had in mind when they designed it. Again, it may be harmless but that was not the intent to run it like that. So tomorrow poke your noodle under the washer and tracking the source of the leaks should be relatively easy!
Larry
Can be coming from a few places. First is it could be leaking from loose hose clamps. That's an easy fix. Tighten or replace them. Next the old hose itself could have developed leaks. Look where the hose rubs against the skirt as it lifts from underneath up along the side of the washer. Years of vibration against the machine could cause a cut or a hole. Next is the pump itself. It's actually 2 pieces with the impeller in the middle. It held together by several bolts and there's a gasket between the 2 halves. If the gaskets are worn the pump itself will leak. You'd have to remove it a replace the pump or at the least recondition it with a new seal/gasket. I think what used to happen was a pump would stop working or start leaking and people would just remove the pump and convert it to a gravity drain. I discovered when working on mine that it was a pump model from the factory but I didn't know it at first. But then I saw where the on/off handle had been when I went to paint the skirt. Then mine had the screen under the agitator. Only pump models came with that. And my pulley had the lip where the pump wheel makes contact. Non-pump models pulleys did not have that lip.
I too am leery of running the pump as a filter flow. It may be harmless but it was not designed to run like that. Maytag pumps were designed to empty the tank in 2 minutes or less. So running it continuously is not what the Maytag engineers had in mind when they designed it. Again, it may be harmless but that was not the intent to run it like that. So tomorrow poke your noodle under the washer and tracking the source of the leaks should be relatively easy!
Larry
hippiedoll
Well-known member
e2l-arry....
thank you for the words of encouragement.
i did check the drain hose already to make sure there wasn't any slits, cuts, holes or splits in it, where it "rubs" against the edge of the skirt. but i didn't see anything there.
the way the water was pouring like a sieve under there, i kinda think that it might be the gasket of the pump. but i didn't get a good enough look down there to say for sure. so, that will be another "next" to do on my list!!!
and thank you for your insight in regards to running the pump like a filter flo. i will take what you have to say about it not being designed to run like that, into consideration. cuz i don't want to mess up the pump either!!
;o)
thank you for the words of encouragement.
i did check the drain hose already to make sure there wasn't any slits, cuts, holes or splits in it, where it "rubs" against the edge of the skirt. but i didn't see anything there.
the way the water was pouring like a sieve under there, i kinda think that it might be the gasket of the pump. but i didn't get a good enough look down there to say for sure. so, that will be another "next" to do on my list!!!
and thank you for your insight in regards to running the pump like a filter flo. i will take what you have to say about it not being designed to run like that, into consideration. cuz i don't want to mess up the pump either!!
;o)
Let's just hope it's as
Simple as a hose. Hope it not the pump gasket!
Not that a pump gasket is a terrible fix, but hoped you'd get to enjoy using it, and get to know it better before having to repair, or replace a part.
Maybe just a normal warm water wash...and it will fix itself LOL
And don't go crazy over using the pump! She an old lady, take it easy
Simple as a hose. Hope it not the pump gasket!
Not that a pump gasket is a terrible fix, but hoped you'd get to enjoy using it, and get to know it better before having to repair, or replace a part.
Maybe just a normal warm water wash...and it will fix itself LOL
And don't go crazy over using the pump! She an old lady, take it easy
Hi Christina
How's the old girl doing? Are you happily washing with her?
How's the old girl doing? Are you happily washing with her?
hippiedoll
Well-known member
hi stan!!!
as for the "ol' gal" out in the backyard, no, i haven't actually done a load of wash in her yet./
my 69 year old aunt LOVED it so much when she seen it, that i decided to give it to her. especially since i can't really be rolling the washer around cuz of that one leg's wheel/castor being "off" for the moment. i have a couple of wooden blocks sitting under that leg to steady her for right now. but being that she is in the backyard, i can't really fill her up with HOT or WARM water unless i traipse back & forth with big pots of boiling water.
and being that she's a "leaker", i have to keep her outside, if i were to do any wash in the "ol' gal". but i definitley have a hamper full of clothes and i plan to at least fill the "ol' gal" with water from the hose & wash a load of jeans in her, just to say, that i have used a wringer washer. i just can't think how to put the pants through the wringer so that the buttons don't get smashed???
i know you have to fold the buttons on the inside, and i'll have to go through all the messages on this thread to figure out which is the hard roller & which is the softer roller and figure which way to make sure to position the button, when i put the pants through the wringer.
but for now, she is just sitting there posing in the backyard.
gotta run, gonna go help my sister (who is going to be graduating from dental hygiene) dye her hair.
i'll keep you posted of the fun i have, when i wash the pants load!!! and i'll check this thread too!!!
;o)
as for the "ol' gal" out in the backyard, no, i haven't actually done a load of wash in her yet.
/my 69 year old aunt LOVED it so much when she seen it, that i decided to give it to her. especially since i can't really be rolling the washer around cuz of that one leg's wheel/castor being "off" for the moment. i have a couple of wooden blocks sitting under that leg to steady her for right now. but being that she is in the backyard, i can't really fill her up with HOT or WARM water unless i traipse back & forth with big pots of boiling water.
and being that she's a "leaker", i have to keep her outside, if i were to do any wash in the "ol' gal". but i definitley have a hamper full of clothes and i plan to at least fill the "ol' gal" with water from the hose & wash a load of jeans in her, just to say, that i have used a wringer washer. i just can't think how to put the pants through the wringer so that the buttons don't get smashed???
i know you have to fold the buttons on the inside, and i'll have to go through all the messages on this thread to figure out which is the hard roller & which is the softer roller and figure which way to make sure to position the button, when i put the pants through the wringer.
but for now, she is just sitting there posing in the backyard.
gotta run, gonna go help my sister (who is going to be graduating from dental hygiene) dye her hair.
i'll keep you posted of the fun i have, when i wash the pants load!!! and i'll check this thread too!!!
;o)
hippiedoll
Well-known member
update....
the first "maiden" wash in the wringer washer;
ok so, i decided to do laundry today. and since i can't be wheelin' the wringer washer in & out of the house, not only for the fact that the brake wheel/castor is off of the rear left leg (the one the wringer is connected to), but also, because i remembered how badly it was leaking when i filled up the washer with boiling water to get the drain pump working.
i thought about using the wringer washer to drain my 208 into (since the 208 overflows the house's drainpipe) instead of my mom's newer whirlpool washer. but because of the way that the wringer washer leaks underneath, there is no way that i could use the wringer washer in the house.
so for now, the "ol' gal" sits on the side of the house, in the backyard. but i am going to fill her up with the garden hose and wash the load of pants/jeans in her, since we wash our jeans in a cold water wash anyways. that way, i can say i did at least use her once before my aunt takes it. and i'm still going to run some bubblewrap through the wringers to get a "kick" out of that!!!
hm hm hm.....
i will take my cell phone out there with me & take some pictures to share with you all the load of jeans washing in the old maytag wringer washer.
packardmanken:
i am going to be using liquid gain in original scent and doing a downy fabric softener rinse.
yogitunes, mr-maytag, e2l-arry:
thanks to you guys, i know to fold the buttons to the inside of the pants/jeans and also, to face the top side of the buttons to the soft/top wringer. so i won't be bending or breaking any of the buttons on the pants/jeans.
thank you all for your replies, tips, encouragement, and help. i really do appreciate all of your inputs GREATLY!!!
YOU GUYS ARE ALL SO AWESOME!!!!
lots of love for you all,
christina/hippiedoll ;o)
p.s.
i also wanted to share with you guys this little treasure that i bought off of ebay the other day. and it's still filled with the original downy liquid from back then!!!
the first "maiden" wash in the wringer washer;
ok so, i decided to do laundry today. and since i can't be wheelin' the wringer washer in & out of the house, not only for the fact that the brake wheel/castor is off of the rear left leg (the one the wringer is connected to), but also, because i remembered how badly it was leaking when i filled up the washer with boiling water to get the drain pump working.
i thought about using the wringer washer to drain my 208 into (since the 208 overflows the house's drainpipe) instead of my mom's newer whirlpool washer. but because of the way that the wringer washer leaks underneath, there is no way that i could use the wringer washer in the house.
so for now, the "ol' gal" sits on the side of the house, in the backyard. but i am going to fill her up with the garden hose and wash the load of pants/jeans in her, since we wash our jeans in a cold water wash anyways. that way, i can say i did at least use her once before my aunt takes it. and i'm still going to run some bubblewrap through the wringers to get a "kick" out of that!!!
hm hm hm.....
i will take my cell phone out there with me & take some pictures to share with you all the load of jeans washing in the old maytag wringer washer.
packardmanken:
i am going to be using liquid gain in original scent and doing a downy fabric softener rinse.
yogitunes, mr-maytag, e2l-arry:
thanks to you guys, i know to fold the buttons to the inside of the pants/jeans and also, to face the top side of the buttons to the soft/top wringer. so i won't be bending or breaking any of the buttons on the pants/jeans.
thank you all for your replies, tips, encouragement, and help. i really do appreciate all of your inputs GREATLY!!!
YOU GUYS ARE ALL SO AWESOME!!!!
lots of love for you all,
christina/hippiedoll ;o)
p.s.
i also wanted to share with you guys this little treasure that i bought off of ebay the other day. and it's still filled with the original downy liquid from back then!!!
