Old 09-17-2010, 05:17 AM
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bearisgray
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Originally Posted by Kathy N
I would load it all into the car and drive to the nearest laundramat and utilize every machine they have to wash it all at once by color family. Throw a color catcher in every load and a cup of vinegar. then you will have the large folding tables to fold the fabric. Take your scissors with you so you can trim off the stringies as you fold it. It will be a good morning's work but will make your life so much easier than trying to do it a load at a time at home. Good luck, if you were nearby we would all help.
Good advice - along with using the front loading machines.
You will probably have some raveling, but it's better to lose a bit on the ends than the whole piece.
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