Quilt disintegrated in washing machine

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I took the quilt (not a valuable antique, thank goodness) that's been on my bed since I had cats, to the laundromat. I put it in the top-loader with plenty of detergent. When I pulled it out, it had turned into a rag and there was stufing all over inside the washer. Most people would have walked away, but feeling responsible, I took the time to clean it up. I wish I had known it was going to do that, or I would have just bundled it up and put it in the trashcan.
 

Did you use a machine with gentle cycle?

I have an antique quilt that I had to retire to the sofa. I used it on my bed for so long that it is beginning to fall apart. I don't think it can handle any more washings.
 
debodun said:
I took the quilt (not a valuable antique, thank goodness) that's been on my bed since I had cats, to the laundromat. I put it in the top-loader with plenty of detergent. When I pulled it out, it had turned into a rag and there was stufing all over inside the washer. Most people would have walked away, but feeling responsible, I took the time to clean it up. I wish I had known it was going to do that, or I would have just bundled it up and put it in the trashcan.
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Was the washing machine that you used a top-loader with an agitator?
 
debodun said:
I took the quilt (not a valuable antique, thank goodness) that's been on my bed since I had cats, to the laundromat. I put it in the top-loader with plenty of detergent. When I pulled it out, it had turned into a rag and there was stufing all over inside the washer. Most people would have walked away, but feeling responsible, I took the time to clean it up. I wish I had known it was going to do that, or I would have just bundled it up and put it in the trashcan.
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Most people would have walked away?? Sorry, but you were responsible so you should have cleaned it up. I can't imagine leaving such a mess for someone else to deal with.
 
C'est Moi said:
Yes, I know. I was responding to the "most people would have left it," which I don't agree with.
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I tend to believe a solid percentage of people using a public laundering facility would walk away from such, because aside from there being a number of other washing machines ready and waiting, the ability to extend responsible conduct diminishes when ownership no longer applies.
 
They don't care - it's not theirs. Most of the time the laundromat looks like a tornado hit it - people leave empty detergent containers and used softener sheets all over, dirty tissues on the floor...I'm surprised someone hasn't swiped the TV remote.
 
debodun said:
They don't care - it's not theirs. Most of the time the laundromat looks like a tornado hit it - people leave empty detergent containers and used softener sheets all over, dirty tissues on the floor...I'm surprised someone hasn't swiped the TV remote.
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I can count on one hand how many times I've had to rely on a Laundromat to do my washing, but remember the one time I went, where the first washing machine I encountered had cigarette butts in it, there was spilled powdered detergent on the floor in places, the garbage was overflowing, and the place smelled.
 
Perhaps the cats claws had scratched some threads out along seams or something of that sort which could have contributed to its falling apart.
 
I'm sorry about your quilt, being ruined, Deb.

But I was relieved when after seeing the scary title for the thread,

I then opened to read the original post, and saw that it was not a precious, valued one of yours!

I was glad to see that!

@debodun I edited this post, since I thought I had confused my wording, enough to confuse anyone about my meaning! o_O:rolleyes::oops:
Sorry. :)
 
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I have never heard of putting quilts in washing machines but perhaps it depends on the material.
 

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