This is kind of not awesome.
On Tuesdays and Thursdays, I post a picture and just a few words.
My washer is having issues.
It turns out that we need a new transmission, but the good news is, the only bad thing that will happen if I use the machine while we wait for the part is that I will further tear up the already bad transmission.
This is very good news for a household of six, especially since we tend to operate with slightly minimalist wardrobes. We can only go so long without laundry services.
So, the machine is put back together and I can get us caught up on laundry.
Also: the repairman (Yes, a repairman. Mr. FG and I are so not up for replacing a transmission.) gave me an idea for cleaning out the black soap scum on the tub. I'll try it and report back to you if it works!)
Hi! Good morning. Love your blog. I read it almost every day. Since you mentioned your minimalist wardrobe could you do a post about that? You kind of list what you use on a routine basis. I don't know if I have missed a post about this subject before so forgive me if you have already done this.
Thanks!
I'm so glad you enjoy my blog...I appreciate the encouragement!
I'm not much of a fashionista, but I could take pictures of what I have and use. I'll make myself a note.
Lord knows I am not a fashionista either. LOL but I really "like" your style of minimalism.
Your blog is a blessing!
It's kind of moderate minimalism. Ha.
Well, it's a good thing you can still do laundry at home! Last year our washer was having trouble and I had to use the laundromat. However, I used a huge washer that only took 15 minutes (???) and got something like 3 loads washed at once. Not bad...then I brought it home and dried it in my dryer.
Yes! I'm so thankful I didn't have to lug our clothes to a laundromat.
Hey FG! I was wondering if you know an effective way to get rid of the gross buildup in the toilet without having to resort to harsh chemicals? I think it's from having too much iron in you water.
That I don't! We have pretty low-maintenance water in our area, so I am very unskilled at removing water build up.
A pumice stone should work.
Try a pumice stone - it looks like it will scratch the finish but we've scrubbed and scrubbed with nary a problem. It's amazing what it will take off! They make them with handles too.
Our washer's transmission went out last month. I didn't even know it had a transmission :(. Anyhow, ours was still under warranty so that saved us over $350....definitely a frugal thing 🙂
Hi Kristen, it's good that your washer still gonna work. We just replaced ours last year because the repairman couldn't fix the problem, it wasn't draining and we had couple trips to laundromat. Paying for new one is not exciting but solving your problem is the best relief.
Yes! This is a good machine, so I would much rather repair it than buy a new one.
Just a comment on laundromat use ... in our town, at least, if you go at an off-time (eg mealtime or later in the evening) there are generally quite a few washers open, so you can fill them all at the same time and be finished in under an hour. Same for the dryers - although if you hang clothes out, or if your dryer is not on the fritz, you can proceed home as soon as your washing is done 🙂
Oooh I have a question now! I know you've done some repair work on your dryer... and now the washer (and didn't you replace a middle cap thing that was blue too?).
Could you do a quick recap on the costs that you've already put into the machines? And maybe what, for you, would make it worth it then to buy another set? And whether you'd consider new or used?
I just wonder at what point would you give in and say, "Oh alright we are DONE!" I suppose if it caught fire...that would be an auto "done"... but lets say that will never, ever happen. 🙂
Those are good questions...I'll make a note to address them in a future post.
Kristin,
I've used a Magic Eraser to remove the soap scum on the inside of our washing machine. I cut off a small portion of the eraser before I wet it and begin scrubbing.
This is a great idea! Thank you.
Used dryer sheets are the easiest and cheapest way for getting the gunk off (if you use dryer sheets at all...I can't remember whether you're one of the ppl who make their own). You just use them dry to rub and they'll polish the gunk right off. Best of all, it's giving a second life to something that would just get thrown out otherwise--so it is better than free! 🙂
Oh...and Barkeeper's Friend powder will polish off the stains inside the toilet bowl too. Seriously like magic. I was at the point of considering a new toilet (we may be moving, so I'm making changes to the house that wouldn't HAVE to be done otherwise). Emptied the tank, rubbed for maybe 5 minutes with the powder and a damp rag...bowl looks gleaming white again! 🙂
I don't think we could live without our washer. We use cloth diapers, and the idea of lugging them to the laundromat, fielding questions about them, lugging them home, and hanging them all to dry just gives me a headache.
Hope your washer feels better soon!