Comments on: What do you look for in a washing machine?

By: Michelle

Michelle — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 19:45:51 +0000

THANK YOU!!

By: Gina Spadafori

Gina Spadafori — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 19:43:54 +0000

I have had my new washer-dryer for almost three months, and I have washed EVERYTHING in it, from dog beds to comforters to “delicates.”

It totally rocks.

I bought an LG pair, not the most expensive with the steam finishing (too much $$$) but the next level down. Haven’t regretted the purchase for a minute.

Here’s the washer:

http://www.lge.com/products/mo.....70bd.jhtml

By: Michelle

Michelle — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 19:39:27 +0000

Other Pat,
Thank you for the link to the follow up, but I can’t find where Gina may have named the washer? *so curious*
thanks : )

By: The OTHER Pat

The OTHER Pat — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 19:21:42 +0000

I think she answered it here?

http://www.petconnection.com/b.....g-machine/

By: Michelle

Michelle — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 18:38:09 +0000

Hello! Any verdict on the washing machine topic?
My machine has died due to excess dog/cat hair, AGAIN, and it’s time to buy another….. must accomodate large dog beds, cat blankets, and hairy stuff of all kinds.
I can’t fathom dropping a grand on another machine that can’t handle my life! Any feedback on this subject is appreciated - whether you’ve got a new one (07 models and later) that you love OR hate. THANKX!

By: K Davis

K Davis — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 06:25:44 +0000

Does anyone know what is the best washing machine that removes dog hair.

By: straybaby

straybaby — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 06:07:41 +0000

Nancy,

I don’t know about the spray or dryer sheets, but for pet hair and static issues, i use vinegar and water solution in a spray bottle. you can add a couple drops of Essential Oil (peppermint/lemon/etc).

in the laundry, i add vinegar to the rinse cycle. i have also heard baking soda works and i’ll be trying that this week. we should be having a high static week here, lol!~

i’ve found straight water works great for pet hair removal on clothes and furniture. i usually use the vinegar mixture on the furniture just to keep any doggy odor at bay.

part of the reason for using these combos is less toxic to animals and most commercial things like sheets and sprays just make me sneeze :)

By: Dorene

Dorene — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 02:10:59 +0000

The 500 series Roomba has special brushes that clean out the dust bunnies in the corner. It also seems to be able to sense something before it, so it slows down and, if the object is still there, just touches it gently.

It makes some noise, so unless your pet is deaf, I don’t think it will stay sleeping in the same room with it — mine get up and either follow it around or leave the room.

The 500 series also has something that lets go of rug tassels and electric cords — which actually appears to work, as the IT husband has cords all over the place — so while I don’t think it would suck up a cat’s tail, even if it did, it would probably release it quickly.

By: nancy freedman-smith

nancy freedman-smith — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 12:15:48 +0000

I am writing a blog about vacuums and pet hair over on my blog and I was wondering if static spray is that much differnt from using a dryer sheet. Need to know in Maine-Nancy

By: Lynn

Lynn — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 03:33:57 +0000

I want to know if a Roomba has enough power to accidentally suck up a tail from a sleeping pet? And can the pet get out of the fur-hold without being scalped? I can just see MeeToo chasing it around the room. And what about dust bunnies in the corner? Does the Roomba manage that?

Gina - time for a controlled experiment.