Comments on: Man Laundry http://www.seagullfountain.com/2008/05/27/man-laundryman-laundry/ online mother Thu, 02 Sep 2010 20:57:19 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Lauren http://www.seagullfountain.com/2008/05/27/man-laundryman-laundry/comment-page-1/#comment-26558 Lauren Mon, 09 Mar 2009 21:45:50 +0000 http://www.seagullfountain.com/?p=993#comment-26558 Oh my - I always regret it when I get too busy to blogstalk you! It's like our husbands were separated at birth. Thank you for puting so pointed into words what I've been trying to explain to him for years! Oh my – I always regret it when I get too busy to blogstalk you! It’s like our husbands were separated at birth. Thank you for puting so pointed into words what I’ve been trying to explain to him for years!

]]> By: Nikki http://www.seagullfountain.com/2008/05/27/man-laundryman-laundry/comment-page-1/#comment-24856 Nikki Mon, 16 Feb 2009 16:42:10 +0000 http://www.seagullfountain.com/?p=993#comment-24856 Haha that "yelling" was supposed to be striked out. Oops. Haha that “yelling” was supposed to be striked out. Oops.

]]> By: Nikki http://www.seagullfountain.com/2008/05/27/man-laundryman-laundry/comment-page-1/#comment-24855 Nikki Mon, 16 Feb 2009 16:40:03 +0000 http://www.seagullfountain.com/?p=993#comment-24855 I throw the cup in with the wash as Brock mentions in his comment. I was sick of standing there rinsing the damn thing 7-8 times (try 20), and then having it STILL make a mess. The only flaw I've found in this is it sometimes gets thrown in the dryer, and I'm sometimes way too lazy to look for it. Also, the other day my husband managed to put a pull-up in the dryer... yuck. Those little gel balls were EVERYWHERE. When I started yelling telling him he put a diaper in the dryer, I stopped when I realized it was I who put the load in the wash. Yay me! I throw the cup in with the wash as Brock mentions in his comment. I was sick of standing there rinsing the damn thing 7-8 times (try 20), and then having it STILL make a mess. The only flaw I’ve found in this is it sometimes gets thrown in the dryer, and I’m sometimes way too lazy to look for it.

Also, the other day my husband managed to put a pull-up in the dryer… yuck. Those little gel balls were EVERYWHERE. When I started yelling telling him he put a diaper in the dryer, I stopped when I realized it was I who put the load in the wash. Yay me!

]]> By: Erin http://www.seagullfountain.com/2008/05/27/man-laundryman-laundry/comment-page-1/#comment-5572 Erin Mon, 02 Jun 2008 23:17:54 +0000 http://www.seagullfountain.com/?p=993#comment-5572 6) Remove all IPOD's from pockets. My oldest has moved from the crayons in the pocket stage to electronic stuff. (although I still find rocks, acorns and coins in his pockets) And since ipod shuffle's are so tiny they fit in a pants pocket. And no, they don't work after a spin in the washer no matter how many weeks you let them dry. And your son will forget his IPOD in his pants pocket no matter how many times you remind him not to put it in there. sigh.... Erins last blog post..<a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SharingMyTwoCents/~3/302660635/menu-planning-monday-62.html" rel="nofollow">Menu Planning Monday 6/2</a> 6) Remove all IPOD’s from pockets.

My oldest has moved from the crayons in the pocket stage to electronic stuff. (although I still find rocks, acorns and coins in his pockets) And since ipod shuffle’s are so tiny they fit in a pants pocket. And no, they don’t work after a spin in the washer no matter how many weeks you let them dry.
And your son will forget his IPOD in his pants pocket no matter how many times you remind him not to put it in there.
sigh….

Erins last blog post..Menu Planning Monday 6/2

]]> By: Motherhood’s New Clothes http://www.seagullfountain.com/2008/05/27/man-laundryman-laundry/comment-page-1/#comment-5531 Motherhood’s New Clothes Fri, 30 May 2008 18:16:24 +0000 http://www.seagullfountain.com/?p=993#comment-5531 [...] but I also don’t like fashion or makeup or shopping. My ovaries have even failed me in my laundry endeavors. In fact, it is entirely possible that I am not a woman at all, except for those three children who [...] [...] but I also don’t like fashion or makeup or shopping. My ovaries have even failed me in my laundry endeavors. In fact, it is entirely possible that I am not a woman at all, except for those three children who [...]

]]> By: Carolina http://www.seagullfountain.com/2008/05/27/man-laundryman-laundry/comment-page-1/#comment-5529 Carolina Fri, 30 May 2008 16:30:51 +0000 http://www.seagullfountain.com/?p=993#comment-5529 The instructions on our liquid detergent and fabric softener bottles actually say to throw the cap into the washer. I used to do this, but then I read a book on laundry (s0 sad, I know), which said that this can catch on clothing and damage it. So I stopped. Now the cap is always slimy. Oh well. Carolinas last blog post..<a href="http://kendallandcarolina.blogspot.com/2008/05/monkey-business.html" rel="nofollow">Monkey Business</a> The instructions on our liquid detergent and fabric softener bottles actually say to throw the cap into the washer. I used to do this, but then I read a book on laundry (s0 sad, I know), which said that this can catch on clothing and damage it. So I stopped. Now the cap is always slimy. Oh well.

Carolinas last blog post..Monkey Business

]]> By: Melinda http://www.seagullfountain.com/2008/05/27/man-laundryman-laundry/comment-page-1/#comment-5512 Melinda Thu, 29 May 2008 17:49:17 +0000 http://www.seagullfountain.com/?p=993#comment-5512 I am catching up on your blog so I am a little late to the conversation, but for the record, my mother throws the cap in the washing machine (which is one of those new front loader ones - I don't know if the type of machine makes a difference or not) so that is probably where Brock got the idea from in the first place. I am catching up on your blog so I am a little late to the conversation, but for the record, my mother throws the cap in the washing machine (which is one of those new front loader ones – I don’t know if the type of machine makes a difference or not) so that is probably where Brock got the idea from in the first place.

]]> By: the mama bird diaries http://www.seagullfountain.com/2008/05/27/man-laundryman-laundry/comment-page-1/#comment-5504 the mama bird diaries Thu, 29 May 2008 02:36:22 +0000 http://www.seagullfountain.com/?p=993#comment-5504 I've forbidden my husband from putting anything into the dryer. He can't keep straight what I line dry and what I throw in the dryer. And I'm very picky so it's not really his fault. :) the mama bird diariess last blog post..<a href="http://www.mamabirddiaries.com/?p=909" rel="nofollow">making a love connection</a> I’ve forbidden my husband from putting anything into the dryer. He can’t keep straight what I line dry and what I throw in the dryer.

And I’m very picky so it’s not really his fault. :)

the mama bird diariess last blog post..making a love connection

]]> By: Marianne http://www.seagullfountain.com/2008/05/27/man-laundryman-laundry/comment-page-1/#comment-5503 Marianne Thu, 29 May 2008 02:26:24 +0000 http://www.seagullfountain.com/?p=993#comment-5503 LOL! I'm laughing with you, Jane. Seriously! May I add one more for the Man Laundry list? ::Please check for stray PullUps left in pants of toddlers before loading the washer. Your darling wife is far too tired to check the wet laundry before flinging it into the dryer. Oh yes, I have <i>much</i> <a href="http://www.writer-mommy.com/2008/04/dryer-death-match.html" rel="nofollow">personal experience with this</a>! LOL! I’m laughing with you, Jane. Seriously!

May I add one more for the Man Laundry list?

::Please check for stray PullUps left in pants of toddlers before loading the washer. Your darling wife is far too tired to check the wet laundry before flinging it into the dryer.

Oh yes, I have much personal experience with this!

]]> By: Tara http://www.seagullfountain.com/2008/05/27/man-laundryman-laundry/comment-page-1/#comment-5502 Tara Thu, 29 May 2008 02:03:33 +0000 http://www.seagullfountain.com/?p=993#comment-5502 How funny! Your post sounds ALL too familiar lol My husband is exactly the same WAY!!!!!! In fact, he proudly came up to me yesterday to boast the fact that he cleared off the washer and dryer ...cleaned it until it sparkled.. and arranged the detergent and such in a better place.. ARGGGG lol :) Taras last blog post..<a href="http://weightingforperfection.blogspot.com/2008/05/stretch-those-muscles.html" rel="nofollow">"Stretch" those muscles...</a> How funny! Your post sounds ALL too familiar lol My husband is exactly the same WAY!!!!!! In fact, he proudly came up to me yesterday to boast the fact that he cleared off the washer and dryer …cleaned it until it sparkled.. and arranged the detergent and such in a better place.. ARGGGG lol :)

Taras last blog post.."Stretch" those muscles…

]]> By: Andrea http://www.seagullfountain.com/2008/05/27/man-laundryman-laundry/comment-page-1/#comment-5501 Andrea Thu, 29 May 2008 01:51:25 +0000 http://www.seagullfountain.com/?p=993#comment-5501 I think often about the principle of quantitative rinsing too (I am so glad the chemistry geek in you lives on). I think the principle proves that it is mathmatically impossible to get anything completely clean. Especially spaghetti-puke covered bedding. I think often about the principle of quantitative rinsing too (I am so glad the chemistry geek in you lives on). I think the principle proves that it is mathmatically impossible to get anything completely clean. Especially spaghetti-puke covered bedding.

]]> By: Kim http://www.seagullfountain.com/2008/05/27/man-laundryman-laundry/comment-page-1/#comment-5498 Kim Wed, 28 May 2008 20:02:47 +0000 http://www.seagullfountain.com/?p=993#comment-5498 I laughed and laughed at this post. My husband will go weeks without doing laundry when I've gone on vacation before! I have this same detergent and I love it. As LeeAnn said, it's meant to be placed on its side, and it's so easy to use. No pouring, no chance to spill. And I second the other comments, just throw the cap in the washer every time, problem solved. And the dryer WILL NOT melt it. Not that I know. :) I found you through Lady Lyn, and now I blogstalk you. So much fun to read every day. I laughed and laughed at this post. My husband will go weeks without doing laundry when I’ve gone on vacation before! I have this same detergent and I love it. As LeeAnn said, it’s meant to be placed on its side, and it’s so easy to use. No pouring, no chance to spill. And I second the other comments, just throw the cap in the washer every time, problem solved. And the dryer WILL NOT melt it. Not that I know. :) I found you through Lady Lyn, and now I blogstalk you. So much fun to read every day.

]]> By: LeeAnn (aka FrazzMom) http://www.seagullfountain.com/2008/05/27/man-laundryman-laundry/comment-page-1/#comment-5497 LeeAnn (aka FrazzMom) Wed, 28 May 2008 19:32:43 +0000 http://www.seagullfountain.com/?p=993#comment-5497 I have that same bottle of Tide and have found that if I store it on it's side it really doesn't leak (so the handle is up and the spigot is facing the floor). I pull it forward a little so that I can just put the cap under the spigot to fill it and then set the empty cap next to the bottle between washes... I've also been known to just toss the whole cap in the wash as well... Anyway I hope that makes sense... Good luck! LeeAnn (aka FrazzMom)s last blog post..<a href="http://frazzmom.blogspot.com/2008/05/wfmw-hide-onions.html" rel="nofollow">WFMW- Hide the onions!</a> I have that same bottle of Tide and have found that if I store it on it’s side it really doesn’t leak (so the handle is up and the spigot is facing the floor). I pull it forward a little so that I can just put the cap under the spigot to fill it and then set the empty cap next to the bottle between washes… I’ve also been known to just toss the whole cap in the wash as well…

Anyway I hope that makes sense… Good luck!

LeeAnn (aka FrazzMom)s last blog post..WFMW- Hide the onions!

]]> By: Johnna http://www.seagullfountain.com/2008/05/27/man-laundryman-laundry/comment-page-1/#comment-5495 Johnna Wed, 28 May 2008 18:07:04 +0000 http://www.seagullfountain.com/?p=993#comment-5495 I love how you're not dismissing his analysis for his obvious lack of practical experience. He may have a point, but you have m4d relationship skilz. I am amused that you think the guy who washed the spaghetti is going to remember AND take the time to let the load presoak for 20 minutes to dissolve the powdered detergent. Suzie is brilliant--I've never read, and never thought, of throwing the dispenser in the machine. Life is design flaws, Highness. Anyone who says differently is selling something. I love how you’re not dismissing his analysis for his obvious lack of practical experience. He may have a point, but you have m4d relationship skilz.

I am amused that you think the guy who washed the spaghetti is going to remember AND take the time to let the load presoak for 20 minutes to dissolve the powdered detergent.

Suzie is brilliant–I’ve never read, and never thought, of throwing the dispenser in the machine.

Life is design flaws, Highness. Anyone who says differently is selling something.

]]> By: Jane http://www.seagullfountain.com/2008/05/27/man-laundryman-laundry/comment-page-1/#comment-5494 Jane Wed, 28 May 2008 16:42:08 +0000 http://www.seagullfountain.com/?p=993#comment-5494 Brock -- I knew that some man would figure out a better solution (just like with the toilet paper roll). I guess I am just too close to the situation :) to approach it RATIONALLY. Though I was enjoying the reminiscences (I bet Melinda remembers what I'm talking about). Susan -- Yes, Dick felt completely vindicated after reading my post and your comments. And yes, it is simply wonderful that he does it at all! Marie -- I will be buying powdered next time. The only thing with that is that I have to let it soak and agitate for a long time to dissolve. Which is fine, because we are really hard on clothes, so the soaking is good. Beth -- Oh, that has NEVER happened to me, either. I have noticed that mistakes in the washer are a LOT easier to correct than mistakes in the dryer. Suzie -- Gee, you think it might help if I READ THE DIRECTIONS once in awhile? It probably says that on the Tide, but, since I have ovaries, I assumed I know how to do laundry already. I'd kill a man for making assumptions about me like that. Thanks for the advice! Brock — I knew that some man would figure out a better solution (just like with the toilet paper roll). I guess I am just too close to the situation :) to approach it RATIONALLY. Though I was enjoying the reminiscences (I bet Melinda remembers what I’m talking about).

Susan — Yes, Dick felt completely vindicated after reading my post and your comments. And yes, it is simply wonderful that he does it at all!

Marie — I will be buying powdered next time. The only thing with that is that I have to let it soak and agitate for a long time to dissolve. Which is fine, because we are really hard on clothes, so the soaking is good.

Beth — Oh, that has NEVER happened to me, either. I have noticed that mistakes in the washer are a LOT easier to correct than mistakes in the dryer.

Suzie — Gee, you think it might help if I READ THE DIRECTIONS once in awhile? It probably says that on the Tide, but, since I have ovaries, I assumed I know how to do laundry already. I’d kill a man for making assumptions about me like that. Thanks for the advice!

]]> By: Suzie http://www.seagullfountain.com/2008/05/27/man-laundryman-laundry/comment-page-1/#comment-5493 Suzie Wed, 28 May 2008 15:28:16 +0000 http://www.seagullfountain.com/?p=993#comment-5493 On my "gain- joyful expressions" it does say to just throw the dispenser container in with the wash. i do that everytime- it always comes out clean as can be! and- if you accidentally throw it in the dryer, it doesn't get ruined! i do it with all brands of detergent that i buy. (yes, i have to buy different brands for different people) On my “gain- joyful expressions” it does say to just throw the dispenser container in with the wash. i do that everytime- it always comes out clean as can be! and- if you accidentally throw it in the dryer, it doesn’t get ruined! i do it with all brands of detergent that i buy. (yes, i have to buy different brands for different people)

]]> By: Beth http://www.seagullfountain.com/2008/05/27/man-laundryman-laundry/comment-page-1/#comment-5492 Beth Wed, 28 May 2008 14:42:57 +0000 http://www.seagullfountain.com/?p=993#comment-5492 Check pockets for leftover paper including tissues, receipts, candy wrappers and other sundry items that seem to explode into a thousand tiny pieces of white lint that sprinkle themselves throughout the entire load of darks once in the dryer. Not that this has EVER happened to me. Beths last blog post..<a href="http://www.blogobeth.com/2008/05/deep-breath.html" rel="nofollow">Deep Breath</a> Check pockets for leftover paper including tissues, receipts, candy wrappers and other sundry items that seem to explode into a thousand tiny pieces of white lint that sprinkle themselves throughout the entire load of darks once in the dryer. Not that this has EVER happened to me.

Beths last blog post..Deep Breath

]]> By: Memarie Lane http://www.seagullfountain.com/2008/05/27/man-laundryman-laundry/comment-page-1/#comment-5491 Memarie Lane Wed, 28 May 2008 13:06:22 +0000 http://www.seagullfountain.com/?p=993#comment-5491 Okay, I guess I do "man laundry." Except I NEVER use hot water, I wash everything on cold. But I don't do any sorting, I just throw everything in together, and have never had any negative repercussions. And I only use powdered detergent too. :P Memarie Lanes last blog post..<a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MemarieLane/~3/299477401/complete-library-in-palm-of-your-hand.html" rel="nofollow">A complete library in the palm of your hand.</a> Okay, I guess I do “man laundry.” Except I NEVER use hot water, I wash everything on cold. But I don’t do any sorting, I just throw everything in together, and have never had any negative repercussions. And I only use powdered detergent too. :P

Memarie Lanes last blog post..A complete library in the palm of your hand.

]]> By: Susan http://www.seagullfountain.com/2008/05/27/man-laundryman-laundry/comment-page-1/#comment-5490 Susan Wed, 28 May 2008 12:35:36 +0000 http://www.seagullfountain.com/?p=993#comment-5490 Okay, I have to agree with Dick on this one. I bought a bottle of Tide with that same design, and it IS engineered wrong - it is impossible to pour it without making a huge mess. Yuck. I did a happy dance when my Tide was all gone and I didn't have to use that crappy bottle anymore! P.S. At least Dick stuck something in the washer - I don't think Eric's done laundry since he was about 10. Okay, I have to agree with Dick on this one. I bought a bottle of Tide with that same design, and it IS engineered wrong – it is impossible to pour it without making a huge mess. Yuck. I did a happy dance when my Tide was all gone and I didn’t have to use that crappy bottle anymore!

P.S. At least Dick stuck something in the washer – I don’t think Eric’s done laundry since he was about 10.

]]> By: Brock http://www.seagullfountain.com/2008/05/27/man-laundryman-laundry/comment-page-1/#comment-5487 Brock Wed, 28 May 2008 10:41:52 +0000 http://www.seagullfountain.com/?p=993#comment-5487 My question is why don't you just throw the dirty dispenser in the laundry with everything else (after pouring of course). That way it will be very clean when you get it out and you don't have to waste tons of time rinsing the stupid thing out. BRILLIANT. My question is why don’t you just throw the dirty dispenser in the laundry with everything else (after pouring of course). That way it will be very clean when you get it out and you don’t have to waste tons of time rinsing the stupid thing out. BRILLIANT.

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