The advantage of having a super-sized washer machine, is that one can actually do decent sized loads (A big plus considering how much laundry this family of six goes through).
THE DISADVANTAGE of having a super-sized washer-machine, is that IT USES A LOT OF WATER. And, when do we realize this? WHEN IT OVERFLOWS.
Case 1: laundry scoop gets bumped into utility sink (causing overflow, water on the floor): slight flood.
Case 2: laundry hose gets jostled out of the utility sink - CAUSING MAJOR HAVOC, ruining storage items,etc.
Lessons 1: Never get lazy and skip the "check the utility sink" step before leaving the laundry area.
Lesson 2: Don't leave clean laundry on the floor by the dryer, when water overflows, it stops being clean. There's nothing frustrating like rewashing laundry before it ever gets worn!
Lesson 3: Don't leave cardboard storage boxes on the floor (assemble shelves and get off the floor!)
Lesson 4: Don't put off cleaning the basement area.
Lesson 5: Water is tough enough to clean up, but SUDSY water is even worse...
Lesson 6: Next time you buy a wet/dry vac, don't try to be cute and cheap and get the smallest (apartment-sized) unit. Small unit needs to be emptied almost as fast as it gets filled up.
Lesson 7: Don't let kids go into basement unsupervised when there are puddles in the basement. (How can a kid resist jumping in puddles--- making MORE laundry dirty??
Lesson 8: Buy a laundry line for outside: it would be nice for all drying to not rely on the dryer.
Lesson 9: It's better to have a "flood" in spring weather, when you can open windows and air everything out.
Lesson 10: Beware of tax time, something always happens!
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Great tips! Hope I never need them :)
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