Autumn/Winter Laundry

10 years ago

Its that time of year kids for many of us to remove our wool, knits, and winter duvets from their too short summer break. (this excludes our Larsi who lives in summer weather all year lol) Depending on how you stored yours over the past 5 months you may need to do a *Freshening Up* bath.

Remember much of these fabric types can not tolorate enzymes, so nows the time to stock up on your down and wool wash.

I live in Pennsylvania where stink bugs reign supreme so my goal this week-end is to turn everything right side as I store things inside out ( cray-cray I know) and give them a good shake. I will start with the boys and they will get a Freshening Up wash, using liquid ALL F&C as it has no enzymes ( except the jug marked with oxi)

I won't get to the winter duvets until later next week. My detergent choices for duvets are slim, lol..most Iimportant is no enzymes. I could use the ALLF&C, but will probably use a Purex without enzymes. Too bad I'm out of STPP as that in the first rinse really removes all residue which is great for duvets that can be hard to rinse.

I don't have a wool cycle and gentle/delicate is still to much movement for wool, so guess the wool will soak in the tub and than go into the machine for a final spin, this is generally how I do wool.

I will do Lily's (dog) wool blanket today though...I use a throw size wool blanket stuffed into a handmade cotton duvet cover for her, very breathable yet toasty warm I will use ALL F&C for hers as dogs shouldn't have scented blankets.

Have you unpacked your cold weather textiles yet?

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Alex Chicago

10 years ago

This weekend, K and I will have to go through our closets and put the summer stuff to the back and bring the fall/winter stuff forward. My work wardrobe does not change much throughout the year; I wear [generally] the same assortment of dress shirts, just favoring certain colors more in certain seasons.

I have a number of wool sweaters and cardigans that will get their first wash in the Miele. Just need to find a flat place to air dry them that won't immediately turn into a cat bed. #lifewithpets

I hope it's at least a few more weeks before we need to put the heavy duvet back on the bed. That just feels too much like winter.

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larsi_gw
10 years ago
I am jealous of your winter and fall! Weds it was 92F, yesterday 86F and today it is really raining & gray....but is expected to be 75-78F :-O

Sad. So sad. #suchanastyautumn LOL
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MiMi
10 years ago
Oh heck no... it was 80 here in Oklahoma yesterday!....I'm still operating with just a summer quilt on the bed.
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izeve
10 years ago
We got our first snowfall here in CT yesterday! I've had my heavy winter down duvet out for a couple of weeks now. I am religious about washing all my woolens/cashmere and down items in the spring before I store them, so I typically do not rewash in the fall.

For detergent, I use liquid Vaska for wool and down. It has no enzymes and does a great job cleaning. It is especially good at getting deodorant residue out of my sweaters.
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Jeannie Cochell
10 years ago
It was 100F here yesterday...sigh. I changed to the winter quilt a couple weeks ago but the rest of you might consider it a summer quilt, lol. Still weighs a ton, though. My sister made it and didn't understand we don't used a bedspread but rather a coverlet with a bedskirt. Difference between Iowa and Arizona... Still don't know why some of the stores sell electric blankets.
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beaglenc
10 years ago
Went through my closet and took out most of my summer things, am thinking I'll have to put them back. Seems like summer just refuses to give into fall.:(. So ready for cooler weather. We use the same bedding all year long as it usually doesn't get that cold in central NC.

@izeve, how exciting! The first snowfall is so pretty!

@larsi, can't imagine summer all year long. You're really missing out.
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georgect
10 years ago
Hey izeve (I'm also in CT, shoreline Fairfield area). Yes we had a touch of snow also on Thursday (Oct, 27). It didn't amount to anything, not even a dusting. I finally bought a snow blower, I've had it with shoveling.

Anyway, I'll wash my comforter (since it's always in the duvet cover) for the season. It's synthetic filled not down. I can now wash it at home in the Electrolux instead of taking it to the laundromat.

This is my favorite time of year, I love autumn.

Also time for the boiler to get a cleaning for the heating season.
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sashanikki
10 years ago
I'm getting my sweaters out and starting to put away summer things. Today and tomorrow are supposed to be 80+ so I still have to leave some things out. I washed the non down filled comforter. We have stink bugs, too. Yuk
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enduring
10 years ago
Alex we had to add a thin fleece between the sheet and the spread. Oh, and the Cubs WON! But you probably knew that.
Alex Chicago
10 years ago
Knew it and was second row bleachers at Wrigley last night, B. :)
enduring
10 years ago
Lucky Dog! Go! Cubs! Go!