This tip is very important during cold season! by: Scott
During cold season, I can not tell you how many times I have found dirty tissues in the pockets of my family's pants! After a few washes that came out covered in tissue pieces and had to be rewashed, I now check all pockets as a habit year round!
Jul 12, 2008 Rating
Check behind kids by: Wesley
This is an extremely valuable tip for those with children. My two year old is always putting things in her pockets. You would be suprised of some of the things kids find to put in there. Crayons can ruin a pair of pants in the laundry. Why does a two year old need pockets anyway?
Jul 02, 2008 Rating
Mothers tip of a lifetime by: Roni
This is one of those situations where Mother did know best. After ruining hundreds of dollars of clothes in one wash, I always check the pockets of all clothing before washing. You would be surprised at how much damage one box of 8 crayons can do to your clothing and your dryer.
Jun 23, 2008 Rating
Great tip!! by: Steph
This is the best tip of them all! I have washed everything from gum, lipstick, candy, money, cell phones and cigs and it was just a complete MESS! Please check the pockets!
Jun 23, 2008 Rating
Always Check your Pockets by: Casse
Always Check your pockets. I have lost money for not checking my pockets and important notes. This is a great tip I wish I could remember.
Jun 23, 2008 Rating
Mom knows best by: Anonymous
My mother always told me to check the pockets before doing the laundry. Now that I am a mom myself I know why it's so important. The things you will find in your children's pockets or the washing machine if you don't check! Stickers, rocks, mulch, money, and just about anything you can think of...getting all over the other clothes and sometimes destroying them. Make sure you always check those pockets, especially if you have kids.
Jun 23, 2008 Rating
Have to check the pockets!! by: Anonymous
It's a must. You must check those pockets!! I did not check them after returning from a trip and I washed all the jeans together as I normally would. Put them in the dryer and guess what..there was a lighter in there. It was broken up in pieces!! That could have been very dangerous!! Luckily nothing happened and it was fine. But it's very very important to check those pockets!!
Jun 23, 2008 Rating
A must by: Anonymous
This is a number one most important tip for doing laundry. Sometimes I forget, and when I take my pants out of the dryer, I see bits of tissue, or even money sometimes. Now I am more careful and check all my pockets before washing my clothes. Thanks for the tip! :)
Jun 22, 2008 Rating
Check the pockets by: Anonymous
This is something that everyone must do. A forgotten tissue can make a real mess of your wash load.
I have a habit of leaving money in my pants pockets. My wife has "laundered" more money than the mob....
Jun 22, 2008 Rating
Or the purpose will be defeated! by: Anonymous
This is a must do, or else all your efforts will be in vain. I've forgotten to do this, and have found gum, and ink all over my clothes. Occasionally, I'll find some extra gas money. :)
