I work away for 10 days at a time (8 work days) and only have limited (4) polyester polos for work. Over winter or when I'm just in the office, I can get two days out of each shirt but over summer or if I'm in the factory, I'll only get one day. I would normally just hand wash the four shirts in the kitchen sink and drip dry over the weekend, but i got to thinking after a dishwasher just got installed…
Came across this on youtube, if they're not heavily soiled I should be in business I recon.
Dishwasher only go around 75 degree Celsius, my washer has mode that can go to 90. But it's the washing mechanism that makes the difference. My dishwasher can turn the cheese burnt ceramic baking dish spotless so imagine what sort of fabric can survive such treatment? On the other hand if the spinning arm got stuck you'll have the whole upper load came out blemish.
Dishwasher only uses around 10l per cycle and if keep recycling the water whilst filtering out the dirt within about 3-4 rinse cycles. With porous materials like clothing chance is it will redistribute the soil and dirt evenly on them. So you probably have to make sure your clothes have sweats only. And also if you don't mind that distinctive lemonade smell come out of your shirt.
Yes
If YouTube says it’s ok …..
I watched it. I reckon it’s not worth the hassle and possibility of screwing up the dishwasher with detergents that aren’t made for it.
Just hand wash.
Why not just buy a few more polos?
They are only a few dollars from KMart.
If the company you work for supplies them ask them to supply more.
They are supplied, but this is more out of a place of can it be done? Slow bargain day.
Follow up question: can you wash your shoes in dishwasher?
Haha. And for anyone reading it’s a bad idea because all the grime and clay etc from your shoes could block up your dishwasher
I would think for sure. Upside down though.
You will end up melting bits off the shoes and probably destroying any waterproofing left https://www.thespruce.com/how-to-wash-tennis-athletic-shoes-…
But you can dry them in a clothes dryer. (please reduce the temp if you do this though - don't ask how I know).
No, washing machines work by filling with water, rotating the load and the clothes rub together in constant motion, aided with soap which is rinsed out. You are basically just going to steam your clothes and leave them with soap residue, and probably ruin them
I’ve noticed hand washing gets to the point where you can’t get the smell out of the clothes and thats when I’ve done it in emergencies - OP hunt around for a second hand machine or garbage pile if needed
Gross.
This video shows how a dishwasher works - since the water jets is what cleans (rather than the physical movement of clothes in a washing machine), doubt it would be very effective.
Perhaps investigate laundromats in the area? Might cost a fiver, but easier than the kitchen sink.
There's a washer at an adjacent building but I'm lazy
And if you have a local calzone shop, you can ask the cook to dry them in the pizza oven.
Will she do my washing?
Is this a troll post? 🤔
Nope. Just a pondering post.
How about a 4.6kg mini washing machine? https://www.myer.com.au/p/devanti-46kg-mini-portable-washing…
Nice toy.
More like a laundering post.
Can You Wash Clothes in a Dishwasher?
How about washing yourself in it?
Quick shower anyone?
Ghetto sonic shower!
Next Up: Can I charge my phone in a microwave?
Sure. Just make sure the phone is connected to a charger and the microwave is off
I don’t have a dishwasher. But i clean plates and cups in my washing machine?
I wouldn’t have thought so.
A dishwasher uses the abrasive properties of water, thin water streams, heat, and detergent to remove debris and muck from stationary cutlery, and crockery within.
A washing machine uses agitation, and motion to move water through clothing in order to adequately spread detergent, and water through the fibres of the clothing. So the machine physically moves the articles.
So yes whilst the dishwasher would spray water on the garments it won’t agitate the clothing, so it wont be able to scrub the clothing like a washing machine would, or even more importantly rinse it.
The dishwasher will wet your clothes and that's it.
There is insanity, and then this is just bat sh*t crazy!
What's next? Washing your dishes using your washing machine? Good luck with that one.
There is insanity, and then this is just bat sh*t crazy!
I bet that's what they said to all the greats in history.
I have no problems but beware, they come out squeaky clean which make it very hard to sneak up on someone 8-]
Just get yourself one of these - they actually work surprisingly well - especially for the types of clothing the OP asks about.
https://thescrubba.com.au/products/scrubba-wash-bag
Just get yourself one of these - they actually work surprisingly well - especially for the types of clothing the OP asks about.
https://thescrubba.com.au/products/scrubba-wash-bag
Is this just a waterproof bag? I have one of these for jetskiing. Actually a really good idea. Cheers.
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/2L-5L-10L-15L-20L-30L-Waterproof…
Looks like that would do the job without the overinflated price for the scrubba bag.
It's got little nubs on the inside, normal bag doesn't have those.
It's got little nubs on the inside
Oh my
@dmbminaret: Always wondered if the ribbed nubbed style versions were worth the extra cost but sounds like it probably is.
@John Kimble: I'm almost ashamed to admit that, when I worked for a company that distributed those 'other' products, a couple of us convinced a new employee (young, relatively naive guy, first real job) that you should wear them inside out for 'your' pleasure. He came in to work after the weekend and informed us that he wasn't sure if there was lot of difference.
He grew up fast in that job (a shame that the rest of us didn't).
Wondering also whether to add fabric softener to rinse aid compartment.
Definitely. Then let us know how it pans out.
And when you stay in a hotel or motel you can clean your underwear in the kettle. Tip never make tea or coffee in your room in these places.
…or take a UV light
I hope you mean never take one because you wouldn’t stay anywhere hahaha
Update for anyone who cares:
I washed them in the shower.
I have ordered this from amazon:
https://www.amazon.com.au/gp/product/B07YX4ML9G/
🤦♀️
I remember my uncle once microwaved our socks because he couldn't get the Goddamn washing machine to work.
Apparently it’s good for drying wet cats too
Until you look in there you have just created schrodinger's cat.
I'm not sure that you'd want the arm possibly damaging your clothes.
On another related note, I know someone who cooks salmon in their dishwasher. They swear by it. Not for me though.
Might as well hand wash. More effective.
I’ve heard caravanners use a 20l bucket with a lid strapped to the draw bar of the caravan.
Do you driver to work? Take a sealed bucket of water with a bit of detergent, for the commute. Fresh water for a rinse on the way home.
Alternatively take it down to the river and bash it on a rock old school style.
Can't you ask work for more polos?
Would have thought no. I mean you can do anything once, but what about the high temperatures ruining clothing fibres?