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Where is common sense?
Where is common sense?
The Only Laundry Cycle You Should Use
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I have a feeling this guy is going to have a heart attack if he found out that we did bob loads in our washer and dishwasher on the correct cycles. But no, this guy has absolutely no common sense. What if there are blood stains? You can't get rid of that using express cycles. That cycles is meant for refreshing. I'd stick to a normal cycle if heavy duty was not available and just soak for a desired amount of time.
I have a feeling this guy is going to have a heart attack if he found out that we did bob loads in our washer and dishwasher on the correct cycles. But no, this guy has absolutely no common sense. What if there are blood stains? You can't get rid of that using express cycles. That cycles is meant for refreshing. I'd stick to a normal cycle if heavy duty was not available and just soak for a desired amount of time.
sanitizing on express cycle
Somebody, how will anything be sanitized on the express cycle? Somebody help me out. Is it just me or am I struggling to understand what this "laundry expert" is saying?
Somebody, how will anything be sanitized on the express cycle? Somebody help me out. Is it just me or am I struggling to understand what this "laundry expert" is saying?
Maybe you need to contact him and school him on the proper way to do laundry. I wont listen to that crap. The article was in the last AARP magazine and said to myself, I will do it my way and I dont care how you do it.
maytaga806
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Unbelievable, gotta remember though, the general population doesn’t think about these things as us laundry experts do here, they don’t use common sense either. The washer needs to get to an extreme degree to even sanitize, which is something I’m sure only elite front loaders offer but they don’t even think to use that either if they were provided the option.
to Angus...
Angus, if you are reading this, I am just like you when it comes to doing laundry. I am dumbfounded as to how an express wash cycle tackles the toughest loads. Is it me or am I smelling dirty laundry from here just thinking about it? Am I stupid for thinking a long normal cycle is necessary and reasonable for good results? Am I stupid for thinking that using the correct amount of laundry detergent and fabric softener when desired is the perfect way to get real results? Am I stupid for thinking that bleach is necessary for whites? I bet his disheveled appearance is to how his clothes look. I wish I could be a fly on his laundry room wall and school this stupid idiot. Is he high or is he just plain stupid? This "expert" thinks we're "stupid" for using long cycles. If this is the case, then let it be. I'm doing just fine. I have gotten used to long cycles, although annoying sometimes. I don't care if my clothes "wear out". I just want them cleaned right the first time! Is it really that much to ask? Am I missing something?
What happens if he had a blood stain or a poop stain? What about smelly sweat? There's no way you can get that out in 30 minutes or less unless you have a Speed Queen top loader or use a commercial front loader! Think about what I just said. I shutter and shiver just thinking about it. As my dad would say, "We don't do lightweight washing around here!" I wholeheartedly agree.
So what if the normal cycle took about an hour? I don't care if the heavy duty or whitest whites took 2 or 3 hours! Common sense says that smelly, dirty, sweaty loads need at least about an hour to get done properly! If he's really out of time to do laundry that very day, he should just grow up and continue the next day. That's what I've done before. I have had occasions where I couldn't get all the laundry done, so I woke up the next day to finish before heading off to church after eating breakfast as the wash was going. No problem! I could ask somebody to transfer into the dryer.
Using express cycle for even their filthiest loads... GIVE ME A BREAK!!!!
Well Angus, I better calm down before the laundry "expert" tries to stain my reputation for using plain old common sense. I am absolutely AGITATED at this stupid crap! This is what this stupid idiot should read![this post was last edited: 2/27/2024-17:54]
https://www.thelaundress.com/blogs/tips/how-to-360-wash-understanding-wash-cycles
Angus, if you are reading this, I am just like you when it comes to doing laundry. I am dumbfounded as to how an express wash cycle tackles the toughest loads. Is it me or am I smelling dirty laundry from here just thinking about it? Am I stupid for thinking a long normal cycle is necessary and reasonable for good results? Am I stupid for thinking that using the correct amount of laundry detergent and fabric softener when desired is the perfect way to get real results? Am I stupid for thinking that bleach is necessary for whites? I bet his disheveled appearance is to how his clothes look. I wish I could be a fly on his laundry room wall and school this stupid idiot. Is he high or is he just plain stupid? This "expert" thinks we're "stupid" for using long cycles. If this is the case, then let it be. I'm doing just fine. I have gotten used to long cycles, although annoying sometimes. I don't care if my clothes "wear out". I just want them cleaned right the first time! Is it really that much to ask? Am I missing something?
What happens if he had a blood stain or a poop stain? What about smelly sweat? There's no way you can get that out in 30 minutes or less unless you have a Speed Queen top loader or use a commercial front loader! Think about what I just said. I shutter and shiver just thinking about it. As my dad would say, "We don't do lightweight washing around here!" I wholeheartedly agree.
So what if the normal cycle took about an hour? I don't care if the heavy duty or whitest whites took 2 or 3 hours! Common sense says that smelly, dirty, sweaty loads need at least about an hour to get done properly! If he's really out of time to do laundry that very day, he should just grow up and continue the next day. That's what I've done before. I have had occasions where I couldn't get all the laundry done, so I woke up the next day to finish before heading off to church after eating breakfast as the wash was going. No problem! I could ask somebody to transfer into the dryer.
Using express cycle for even their filthiest loads... GIVE ME A BREAK!!!!
Well Angus, I better calm down before the laundry "expert" tries to stain my reputation for using plain old common sense. I am absolutely AGITATED at this stupid crap! This is what this stupid idiot should read![this post was last edited: 2/27/2024-17:54]
https://www.thelaundress.com/blogs/tips/how-to-360-wash-understanding-wash-cycles
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Not only is the spin cycle not long enough, the total cycle isn't long enough to tackle full, dirty, smelly, sweaty loads like that. What a completely brainless bimbo! If the heavy duty cycle isn't available, I'd use the normal cycle as it is the most intense and longest cycle ideal for the loads I just described.
Not only is the spin cycle not long enough, the total cycle isn't long enough to tackle full, dirty, smelly, sweaty loads like that. What a completely brainless bimbo! If the heavy duty cycle isn't available, I'd use the normal cycle as it is the most intense and longest cycle ideal for the loads I just described.
to rp2813
The runaway disinformation train has already hit warp speed. I'm afraid it's too late. Now, I bet so many people will whine and complain about why their clothes are coming out dirty and smelly still. I don't believe the stupid crap for a second that sanitizing let alone washing full loads will be cleaned in 30 minutes or less, especially express cycles lasting even 20 or even 15 minutes. I don't give a crap what that article says. 30 minutes in a short time like that will not abolish stains and sweat and dirt like magic. Eww! SMH! WTF! This is just cringe!
The runaway disinformation train has already hit warp speed. I'm afraid it's too late. Now, I bet so many people will whine and complain about why their clothes are coming out dirty and smelly still. I don't believe the stupid crap for a second that sanitizing let alone washing full loads will be cleaned in 30 minutes or less, especially express cycles lasting even 20 or even 15 minutes. I don't give a crap what that article says. 30 minutes in a short time like that will not abolish stains and sweat and dirt like magic. Eww! SMH! WTF! This is just cringe!
As far as commenting on there goes, I didn't see any place for putting my 2-cents win, any more than what I would say would meet any of their community standards...
-- Dave
-- Dave
Dave...
If there was a comments section, what would you have said? There are a thousand things I would've said concerning this article.
If there was a comments section, what would you have said? There are a thousand things I would've said concerning this article.
I think what your washer is. as I HATE new ones with wi-fi and dozens of cycles. My Maytag 511 from 1984 works for me just fine. I select the temp, load size and almost always use regular cycle. What could be more simpler and wash is done.
Speed Queen Laundry
I can say the same for the Speed Queen Laundry. It gets the job done in a reasonable amount of time, especially on heavy soil on the normal cycle.
I can say the same for the Speed Queen Laundry. It gets the job done in a reasonable amount of time, especially on heavy soil on the normal cycle.
save us
Somebody, save us from these so-called "laundry experts". This guy is spouting off that even the heaviest filthiest loads are completely cleaned on express. People, don't believe the hype! Where is AdamAussieVac?
Somebody, save us from these so-called "laundry experts". This guy is spouting off that even the heaviest filthiest loads are completely cleaned on express. People, don't believe the hype! Where is AdamAussieVac?
to wayupnorth
I wish there was a comments section so I could school him with a very caustic comment. I'd love to come through the computer or tv screen and show and tell him how it's done.[this post was last edited: 2/28/2024-11:55]
I wish there was a comments section so I could school him with a very caustic comment. I'd love to come through the computer or tv screen and show and tell him how it's done.[this post was last edited: 2/28/2024-11:55]
to maytaga806
I completely agree. Just look at the people looking for a magic bullet with laundry. It doesn't exist. If I was in the home of Patrick Richardson, I'd change the washer and dryer settings to what a normal prudent person would use. For example, cotton/normal for most everyday loads in the washer, normal cycle for the matching dryer, all while using the correct amount of laundry detergent and fabric softener, and bleach with whites, and at the right temp. Either cold or warm for darks depending on the weather, lights on warm regardless, and hot for whites. If it takes longer than 30 minutes maybe about an hour, so what? You can still watch tv. We can walk and chew gum at the same time. I don't know about you, but I've done it hundreds and thousands of times. I'm sorry, but I'm sticking with what common sense tells me. Common sense says routine washing is fine on the longer normal cycle for adequate results.
Watch how many complain about their laundry because of following a so-called "expert". I'm sure I won't be disappointed. As for during laundry before church, I can always return from church to finish the rest. How hard is it to do the laundry properly? The masses will complain because their laundry looked and smelled terrible from following this "laundry evangelist". Gee, I wonder why? Maybe because they don't read their manuals or ask questions. They just blindly believe what an "expert" says on tv. I can smell the most stinky unwashed or barely washed laundry from here just thinking about it. Unbelievable! Believe me, it's only gonna get worse! My dad would kill me if he found out that I did laundry like that, let alone have a fit! My mom wouldn't like that either, but especially not my dad! When I was growing up, we always used the longest heaviest cycle my washer had to muster knowing we as a family could produce smelly clothes especially summer. Sturdy cottons were the worst. And yes, I still hold true to what my dad says, even in my mom's front load lg which has the equivalent cotton/normal cycle.[this post was last edited: 2/28/2024-12:05]
I completely agree. Just look at the people looking for a magic bullet with laundry. It doesn't exist. If I was in the home of Patrick Richardson, I'd change the washer and dryer settings to what a normal prudent person would use. For example, cotton/normal for most everyday loads in the washer, normal cycle for the matching dryer, all while using the correct amount of laundry detergent and fabric softener, and bleach with whites, and at the right temp. Either cold or warm for darks depending on the weather, lights on warm regardless, and hot for whites. If it takes longer than 30 minutes maybe about an hour, so what? You can still watch tv. We can walk and chew gum at the same time. I don't know about you, but I've done it hundreds and thousands of times. I'm sorry, but I'm sticking with what common sense tells me. Common sense says routine washing is fine on the longer normal cycle for adequate results.
Watch how many complain about their laundry because of following a so-called "expert". I'm sure I won't be disappointed. As for during laundry before church, I can always return from church to finish the rest. How hard is it to do the laundry properly? The masses will complain because their laundry looked and smelled terrible from following this "laundry evangelist". Gee, I wonder why? Maybe because they don't read their manuals or ask questions. They just blindly believe what an "expert" says on tv. I can smell the most stinky unwashed or barely washed laundry from here just thinking about it. Unbelievable! Believe me, it's only gonna get worse! My dad would kill me if he found out that I did laundry like that, let alone have a fit! My mom wouldn't like that either, but especially not my dad! When I was growing up, we always used the longest heaviest cycle my washer had to muster knowing we as a family could produce smelly clothes especially summer. Sturdy cottons were the worst. And yes, I still hold true to what my dad says, even in my mom's front load lg which has the equivalent cotton/normal cycle.[this post was last edited: 2/28/2024-12:05]
playing drums
I'd rather be bad at playing the drums than doing laundry. For real! These "experts" bug me so much!
I'd rather be bad at playing the drums than doing laundry. For real! These "experts" bug me so much!
poor laundry habits
Doesn't this guy care to understand that when poor laundry habits like what he's suggesting take place, eventually leads to laundry problems? If I had a sophisticated washer, fine. But, I'd rather have it simple at best with the cycles I'd use more often than not. I'd opt for at least normal for full loads. If it is heavily soiled, go to heavy soil or heavy duty cycle if so equipped. Sheesh! Like we don't know how to do laundry. We know better. I've been doing wash since I was 7 years old. And yet he wants to quibble about wash cycles taking "too long"? Well, this is the real world. We all need to get used to it. Yes, it's annoying, but I learned to deal with it. I'm sure Europeans have dealt with long wash cycles longer than we have over here, but the end results were worth it. Badly soiled laundry needs long cycles. Common sense CLEARLY dictates that. A tiny ounce of soap won't do! Neither would an express cycle! He needs to wake up and smell the roses.
Doesn't this guy care to understand that when poor laundry habits like what he's suggesting take place, eventually leads to laundry problems? If I had a sophisticated washer, fine. But, I'd rather have it simple at best with the cycles I'd use more often than not. I'd opt for at least normal for full loads. If it is heavily soiled, go to heavy soil or heavy duty cycle if so equipped. Sheesh! Like we don't know how to do laundry. We know better. I've been doing wash since I was 7 years old. And yet he wants to quibble about wash cycles taking "too long"? Well, this is the real world. We all need to get used to it. Yes, it's annoying, but I learned to deal with it. I'm sure Europeans have dealt with long wash cycles longer than we have over here, but the end results were worth it. Badly soiled laundry needs long cycles. Common sense CLEARLY dictates that. A tiny ounce of soap won't do! Neither would an express cycle! He needs to wake up and smell the roses.
Jerome, PLEASE let it go. All of us here know the proper way and it does no good to keep ranting and raving about it to us on AW. We all know your views but it does no good to keep it up.
Thanks Tim, your points are well put.
Eddie
Eddie
thank you guys
Thank you guys for trying to get me to calm down. It's stuff like this that really grinds my gears.
Thank you guys for trying to get me to calm down. It's stuff like this that really grinds my gears.
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