Originally Posted by Fabaddict
my dad owned a laundromat. He really hated to have to clean the traps from someone washing a rag quilt in one of his washers. Laundromats have the same problems as we do. Prices at laundromats are going up too - equipment has to be repaired, cleaned etc. Some laundromats even have septic systems. Why treat them any different than you do your own?
As I was reading this thread (no pun intended), I was thinking this same thing. The reason for going to the laundromat would be to use the big machines for large loads or bigger items. I cannot imagine the owners would be thrilled with the "stuff" that comes off these quilts ending up in their washers/dryers/plumbing. I think I would do what someone else suggested: put the rag quilt in a pillowcase or large cloth bag to wash. That's what I have done when felting old sweaters. We probably need to be considerate of others appliances.