I'm trying to save water. I'd like to dump the water from my dehumidfier into my washing machine. Is there any reason why I should not do this?
2006-08-20 04:16:16 · 8 answers · asked by kemchan2 4 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
The dehumidifier is in the basement right next to the washing machine. I'd rather not have to carry the full bucket upstairs and outside to water the plants. I do try to make sure the bucket is clean, no mold, slime, etc.
2006-08-20 04:28:08 · update #1
DO IT...NO HARM DONE EXCEPT ITS NOT FRESH SMELLING IF IT CAME FROM A MUSTY BASEMENT...BUT THE LAUNDRY DETERGENT WILL TAKE CARE OF THIS ESPECIALLY IF CLOROX IS ADDED
2006-08-20 04:28:01 · answer #1 · answered by flowerspirit2000 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your dehumidifier is like mine, then it has moss growing on the inside of the catch basin. I wouldn't recommend it. Yoda is on the right track though. Water your plants with it.
2006-08-20 04:24:57 · answer #2 · answered by Nep-Tunes 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My basement is very difficult to get to in winter and there is no floor drain so washing machine seems a good answer as long as I keep a bit of bleach. There are no other drains..any one want to chime in?
2015-09-28 06:35:28 · answer #3 · answered by Patricia Parker 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would NEVER use the water for washing clothes, but I would for flushing the toilet, watering plants, washing the floor outside.
2006-08-20 04:28:42 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think this will be a good use of the water, However it would be good to water house plants and plants in your garden!
2006-08-20 04:22:41 · answer #5 · answered by Pobept 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keep in mind that the Legionnaires disease came from A/C drip pans. All kinds of unpleasant things are in that water. Don't do it!
2006-08-20 04:27:11 · answer #6 · answered by Jerry Dee 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
How old is the water?
It may be stagnant
Is it really worth the effort, use it for your outdoor plants instead.
2006-08-20 04:22:49 · answer #7 · answered by coffeemate 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, airbourne pathogens (Bacteria and mold).
2006-08-20 04:23:20 · answer #8 · answered by helixburger 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋