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Lealonnie, I washed a pillow with those little polymer beads. It exploded in the dryer. Ruined my dryer. Every bead that hit heated metal melted and stuck. Couldn't get the stuff cleaned up. Had the dryer hauled out and had to buy a new one.
I have been occasionally finding "hot dogs" in my moms laundry cause I will sometimes miss her little light-volume liners (as will she, she's usually very fastidious but if she's out of breath she'll forget). The "slides" though or whatever the nursing care calls them... welp I tried to use one of them to suck up overflowed bath water and learned this is an error. I then got to try to scoop up a bunch of weird gummy pellets :D
ITRR: Yes, mine was a buckwheat pillow. I bought a new one which goes nowhere near the washing machine. I WAS lucky I didn't have a flood, you're right!
Ainorlando........I envisioned the need to buy a new washing machine! I took a photo of the chaos & posted it on FB so all my friends & family could have a laugh at my expense :)
I use those buckwheat husk pillows. I think you are lucky you didn't have a flood. Oh my.
I know it's to late for this pillow but, I have found laying them in the sun for hours on a dry, hot day works great. Keeps them fresh.
My dog had a queen size feather bed that our new puppies thought would be fun to chew up. My entire backyard looked like snow in July. I was really happy ur didn't come apart when it was being washed.
Not long ago, I thought it would be a good idea to wash a husk pillow. Which comes with an outer pillow case FOR A GOOD REASON. I figured it'd be fine since it had a zipper on it. Afterward, I saw the DO NOT WASH tag on the pillow, 2 hours after DH & I broke our backs using a shop vac to try to suck up all those freaking husks that covered the entire washing machine and were stuck inside of every single hole in the basin & on every square inch of the clothing. Then I brought out the dust buster to suck up all the husks all over the laundry room floor, the dryer, the clothing inside the dryer..........dear God, it was THE WORST MESS I've ever seen in my life, bar none. And I did this not by accident, but ON PURPOSE.
Moral of the story: DO NOT WASH HUSK PILLOWS b/c husks don't get dirty :(
adding to what Careel suggested... Consult the owners manual (or better yet YouTube) for instructions how to clean the filter in the washing machine. (some have them some don't) But if there is a filter it should be cleaned. Not sure if you would have to contact a service person or not.
I really just wanted to share a solution to the problem of having washed a large incontinence pad with a load of dark clothes. 1. Remove clothes carefully from washer and place in basket or bag. 2. Take clothes outside, if possible, to shake each item extensively. 3. Wash in cold water and a cupful of fabric softener on heavy setting. 4. Take a shower to remove all the bits that got on you when shaking the clothes. 5. Add a second cold rinse. 6. Dry on medium heat and include 2 pet specific fabric softener sheets.
By proceeding, I agree that I understand the following disclosures:
I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
VI. No Waiver of Your Rights.
APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.
I agree that:
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I authorize A Place For Mom ("APFM") to collect certain personal and contact detail information, as well as relevant health care information about me or from me about the senior family member or relative I am assisting ("Senior Living Care Information").
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APFM may provide information to me electronically. My electronic signature on agreements and documents has the same effect as if I signed them in ink.
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APFM may send all communications to me electronically via e-mail or by access to an APFM web site.
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If I want a paper copy, I can print a copy of the Disclosures or download the Disclosures for my records.
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This E-Sign Acknowledgement and Authorization applies to these Disclosures and all future Disclosures related to APFM's services, unless I revoke my authorization. You may revoke this authorization in writing at any time (except where we have already disclosed information before receiving your revocation.) This authorization will expire after one year.
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You consent to APFM's reaching out to you using a phone system than can auto-dial numbers (we miss rotary phones, too!), but this consent is not required to use our service.
Ainorlando........I envisioned the need to buy a new washing machine! I took a photo of the chaos & posted it on FB so all my friends & family could have a laugh at my expense :)
I know it's to late for this pillow but, I have found laying them in the sun for hours on a dry, hot day works great. Keeps them fresh.
My dog had a queen size feather bed that our new puppies thought would be fun to chew up. My entire backyard looked like snow in July. I was really happy ur didn't come apart when it was being washed.
I'd be using my emergency money -- as little as it is -- to be buying me a new washing machine.
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Moral of the story: DO NOT WASH HUSK PILLOWS b/c husks don't get dirty :(
Consult the owners manual (or better yet YouTube) for instructions how to clean the filter in the washing machine. (some have them some don't) But if there is a filter it should be cleaned. Not sure if you would have to contact a service person or not.
I especially like # 4🤣
1. Remove clothes carefully from washer and place in basket or bag.
2. Take clothes outside, if possible, to shake each item extensively.
3. Wash in cold water and a cupful of fabric softener on heavy setting.
4. Take a shower to remove all the bits that got on you when shaking the clothes.
5. Add a second cold rinse.
6. Dry on medium heat and include 2 pet specific fabric softener sheets.