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Latest post on 23 September 2012 - 10:21

This isn't an EW question per se, but the answers online are too technical for my liking so please help if you can. My washing machine is tearing up and making small holes on clothes. Im assuming it happens during spinning but have no idea how to prevent it. It seems to be a common porblem judging from online discussions. Please help me. Thanks.

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Latest post on 25 September 2012 - 07:43

I am amazed by people's lack of knowledge on here to do with such a complicated thing as a washing machine. :\: Who is writing this - Paris Hilton? :-P

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Latest post on 24 September 2012 - 23:04

I wonder if the hard water here causes the cotton fibres to deteriorate-things like t-shirts seem to have a much shorter life here than back home

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Latest post on 24 September 2012 - 22:42

is this a new machine or is a recent change?

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Latest post on 23 September 2012 - 11:00

Best of luck. If they are rolling around, I would wash my clothes separately if you have the time , Your nice things anyway. I also hand wash, as in fill a bath tub or sink with hot water and powder and dump my things in there and let them sit for half an hour or so, then wash them out a few times if they just need a spruce rather than a proper wash.

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Latest post on 23 September 2012 - 11:00

Best of luck. If they are rolling around, I would wash my clothes separately if you have the time , Your nice things anyway. I also hand wash, as in fill a bath tub or sink with hot water and powder and dump my things in there and let them sit for half an hour or so, then wash them out a few times if they just need a spruce rather than a proper wash.

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Latest post on 23 September 2012 - 10:59

I have this problem too! Used to think it was my cats but I've had perfectly good tops suddenly have loads of holes in them after they've come out of the machine. I've heard that clipping closed your bras helps (the hooks tear) and putting delicates in a pillowcase but my clothes aren't delicates and they're still getting holes. How do I turn down the spin cycle? We don't have this option on our machine. Sorry I can't help TDB, I am as clueless, but mine gives me options.

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Latest post on 23 September 2012 - 10:58

I've bene experimenting with different programmes recently, (I know, Wild!) check out your washing machine manual, and it will tell you which cycles suits which clothing. I put everything now on a 60 minute cycle at 600 rpm and 30 degrees, except my whites which go on at 60 degrees. The cycle is supposed to be for silks or something, but everything has come out perfectly. Unless you are rolling in the mud, most soft cycles are fine. (For children's sports and play and post-dinner clothes I would tend to go for a heavier one) Yah...that's the problem, my kids do role in mud! I mean food! :-) trying to be independent and self feed which results in messy stained clothes. But your suggestions make perfect sense I will try them. Thanks again :-)

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Latest post on 23 September 2012 - 10:44

I've bene experimenting with different programmes recently, (I know, Wild!) check out your washing machine manual, and it will tell you which cycles suits which clothing. I put everything now on a 60 minute cycle at 600 rpm and 30 degrees, except my whites which go on at 60 degrees. The cycle is supposed to be for silks or something, but everything has come out perfectly. Unless you are rolling in the mud, most soft cycles are fine. (For children's sports and play and post-dinner clothes I would tend to go for a heavier one)

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Latest post on 23 September 2012 - 10:41

Also check your drum. I had a really embarrassing moment when one of my underwires got stuck in the drum, and my dad pulled it out and was asking why this unclaimed item had broken his new washing machine (I was 15 and mortified)! Just run your hand along the inside and make sure there are no sharp bits or things stuck or sticking out. Ummmm...where is the drum and what does it look like? Oh God, I am terrible at house keeping! Never mind Jess, googled it and saw the pics, thanks!

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Latest post on 23 September 2012 - 10:40

The drum is the cavern you put your clothing into. Just stick in your hand and feel around the inside of the machine.

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Latest post on 23 September 2012 - 10:36

Also check your drum. I had a really embarrassing moment when one of my underwires got stuck in the drum, and my dad pulled it out and was asking why this unclaimed item had broken his new washing machine (I was 15 and mortified)! Just run your hand along the inside and make sure there are no sharp bits or things stuck or sticking out. Ummmm...where is the drum and what does it look like? Oh God, I am terrible at house keeping! <em>edited by urban socialite on 23/09/2012</em>

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Latest post on 23 September 2012 - 10:34

Also check your drum. I had a really embarrassing moment when one of my underwires got stuck in the drum, and my dad pulled it out and was asking why this unclaimed item had broken his new washing machine (I was 15 and mortified)! Just run your hand along the inside and make sure there are no sharp bits or things stuck or sticking out.

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Latest post on 23 September 2012 - 10:31

Thanks UD, oh but I am definitely sure it is my washing machine :-) probably not a fault of its own, most probably a misuse from my part :-) i have had my washing done for me by others all my life until I got married and most lessons in running a house come from trial and error :-)

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Latest post on 23 September 2012 - 10:28

Thanks Jess for your quick reply. Interesting. Washing delicates in a pillow case. Never would think of that. Your answers make a lot of sense I will give them a try :-)

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Latest post on 23 September 2012 - 10:28

Its usually nothing to do with your machine. Unfortunately clothes here don't last very long due to the heat, sun and the water.

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Latest post on 23 September 2012 - 10:25

I have a couple of cotton dresses that have little tears, and the only things I would suggest are the following: 1. Make sure there are no sharp things in the wash with your delicates (inc. Zips) 2. Lower the rev cycle to 6-800 3. Wash light materials, or very delicate items in pillow cases.

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