@chameleon54 wrote:
@springyzone wrote:I've noticed an amazing thing. Since my children have left home, washing is a breeze. Ironing never builds up or if it does, it is the work of 15 minutes, not 1 or 2 hours.
And as for washing powder. I changed over to a front loader several years ago & was warned not to overdo the laundry powder and I find I only buy one packet every few months now.
When the kids were at home, it was more like a pack a week or fortnight if I could stretch it. And every towel seemed to get one use and then thrown in the wash.
Nice if you have someone else doing it, I suppose.
They don't seem to be so fussy in their own homes, I have noticed!
About to find out. Moved my son and his partner into their own little shack today. My 75 mum came around to wish them well and brought a few towels with her as a gift. They where wedding presents given to her over 50 years ago. She had folded them a particular way and put them in a high cupboard in her holiday house. Family and friends have been coming and going from that place for decades, but mum swears the towels are still folded exactly as she left them so years ago. She is certain they have never been used.
We then had to explain to the lads partner with tatoos down her neck and piercings in places that make your eyes water that these where from Nans glory box for her glory box. Whats a glory box ???
Just one of those funny little things that happen in life sometimes.
I can do better than that. In 1965 I was given a pile of linen teatowels from my Mother's Glory Box.....she was married in January 1939. They were beautifully embroidered and some had crocheted edges done my my grandmother.
I did have a large supply of teatowels but most of Mum's stash is still going strong....after 80 years.
I also have some towels that were Navy issue between 1963 and 1973. They are well worn now but not yet ready for the ragbag....maybe they might be donated to the animals in the family. After 46+ years they don't owe me anything....I think the bath towels cost me $1.50 and the bath sheets were $2.00
@janeababe wrote:I’m guessing it’s the chlorine in the water. I know sometimes when I turn my taps on, I can smell the chlorine additive. Phew! I don’t particularly like it, but chlorine will remove stains but will also fade coloured clothing over time.
I make my own laundry powder, but I might give a cold wash no soap load a go and check out the results.
Your results has intrigued me 😀
imagine the money we would save 👍🏻
It's an interesting one and some helpful responses here. I must say that I had given a couple of light stains a squirt of stain remover though. I don't think there was any residual detergent in the holder and you could ceertainly be right about the chlorine in the water.
One thng's for sure, in future I'll use a lot less detergent. though will use it as I like the scent. 
OK Bright - and any other Bright Spark. 
I have Christmas in July tomorrow.
I have been saving a sweater a friend brought back from Norway - for just said occasion.
The problem is - how do I launder it after wearing - it's all batteries & lights. lol
