I now have those little tiny gel like pieces from the inside of the diaper inside my washing machine. I removed as much as I could by hand but there is still some inside. Should I run a cycle with the machine empty? Will it be harmful to the drain? Anyone ever have this happen before?
2006-11-13 08:35:40 · 11 answers · asked by JiminyCricket 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
Uh, it was ACCIDENTALLY put in the wash instead of the garbage!!
2006-11-13 08:38:57 · update #1
Keep your smart *** answers to yourselves please !
2006-11-13 08:56:20 · update #2
I'm not really sure why my question has been considered "silly" and I'm trying not to feel offended ! Was just curious if anyone else has made the same mistake and how they cleaned it up and if it caused them any issues.
2006-11-13 09:22:53 · update #3
Hi! I just now did the same thing and went looking for an answer to your exact question!!!! One other site I found said to run an empty load with salt instead of detergent - that the salt dissolves the gel. I'm running the load again - (the gel is all over the clothes in the washer -ugh!), and then I'll try the salt idea. I don't think the gel should cause a problem with the drain, especially if the salt dissolves the gel like it's supposed to. And the gel is non-toxic, so there shouldn't be any problem there either.
2006-11-15 01:43:25 · answer #1 · answered by Heather S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all, I think it's silly, but maybe you have a new baby and you got carried away. I think it's normal. First take a deep breath, then grab the vaccum. Try using the hose to suck out what's left in the washer. Then, I'm not sure about how to get all of that stuff off of the clothes that were in the dryer. I say if it's possible to pull the washer away from the wall, and pull the hose off, just to make sure there's no build up. If so, clean it out. As far as something being any farther in the pipes there's no way to tell, and nothing you can do, unless you notice a problem then you'll have to do something else. I say just continue washing as usual as long as the vacuum got all the rest out.
2006-11-13 08:52:25 · answer #2 · answered by rdnkchic2003 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have a front end loader thats just a little over a year old, when I washed a rug I had washed many times before (with the vinyl backing) and it came off this time in the wash. I was sick to my stomach when I realized it wasn't draining and oh no. water still in the washer no matter how many times I spinned it. So I had to let it run, open it up and deal with the water, scoop as much now dirty vinyl goo outta the washer, but I had to run it and run it and run it to get it all out. It took about 2 days to get it out of the tubes and the washer and so on, but it did come out, finally. I learned my lesson. Take it to the local laundry mat, mess of theirs instead of mine on those things. You should be okay, just run it till they pass throught and make sure you keep removing whatever shows up. I had to get down in and around the gaskets and everything! Messy messy! But got it done! Good luck!
2006-11-13 08:42:05 · answer #3 · answered by Tippy's Mom 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Clean as much out as you can and then just run a hot wash with some detergent. Let it go through the rinse too.
2006-11-13 08:39:39 · answer #4 · answered by Thomas S 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you have the time to allow it to dry into those little crystals, it will be easier to stick the hose of the vacuum down into the tub and vacuum it out.....Although moms with little ones seldom have that luxury. If your vacuum will accomodate moist items you might try it before it dries.
2006-11-13 08:39:50 · answer #5 · answered by finaldx 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
if you can, try vacuuming out the rest with an attachment. if that doesnt work, it should be fine to run it through a cycle. the beads are crazy small, and they shouldnt do any harm
2006-11-13 08:39:00 · answer #6 · answered by Syd 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you can let them dry, a vaccuum is the way to go, if not a hot wash will take care of them too!
2006-11-13 08:43:57 · answer #7 · answered by fairly smart 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can run it again or I would take a vacuum and try to vacuum the rest out.
2006-11-13 08:37:30 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes you need to just put it on the rinse cycle and no it won't clog the drain.
2006-11-13 08:39:13 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
After you have followed all of this other good advise, get a permanent marker and clearly identify the hamper from the trash bin.
2006-11-13 08:45:36 · answer #10 · answered by Pundit Bandit 5 · 0⤊ 4⤋