I put a 19yr old Louis Vuitton Monogram Alma PM in the washer and dryer...

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#61
Rockst@r said:
Looks good but I wouldn't have used those products in a washing machine on a filthy bag when others will use the machine afterwards to wash their clothes. You didn't want to wash it in your home, but elsewhere where others wash their clothes was okay? I'm not being mean. Just my opinion, but it does look good.
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This was my first thought, too. Many, many years ago my family fell on very hard times (we're okay now!) and had no other option but to use a Laundromat for a time. The rich would come in with their children's blankets after an "accident", their filthy dog beds, one particular lady with a handicapped son would bring his ostomy bag in for a cleaning... all things deemed far too filthy and gross to put in their own washing machines at home. As someone washing their under garments, sheets, etc... I can say that it makes you feel very sad, sick and degraded!

Sure, the machine runs with soap and all, but if anyone really believed that made it all okay, they would be using their own machines and not seeking out public ones for their gross items! I don't need to go to the Laundromat anymore, and I certainly use my own machine for everything that is mine.

Also... Pine-Sol? That doesn't go on clothing and thus shouldn't be in a washing machine where people wash clothing. And to avoid the "it washes out of the machine argument", I cannot tell you how many times I've ended up with bleach stains from someone else's left over bleach in a machine from a wash before mine.

If I seem judgmental, maybe avoiding inconsiderate actions that can be open to judgment should be avoided, or at least not publically shared.

Your Alma looks nice, though.


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#62
tobefetching said:
This was my first thought, too. Many, many years ago my family fell on very hard times (we're okay now!) and had no other option but to use a Laundromat for a time. The rich would come in with their children's blankets after an "accident", their filthy dog beds, one particular lady with a handicapped son would bring his ostomy bag in for a cleaning... all things deemed far too filthy and gross to put in their own washing machines at home. As someone washing their under garments, sheets, etc... I can say that it makes you feel very sad, sick and degraded!

Sure, the machine runs with soap and all, but if anyone really believed that made it all okay, they would be using their own machines and not seeking out public ones for their gross items! I don't need to go to the Laundromat anymore, and I certainly use my own machine for everything that is mine.

Also... Pine-Sol? That doesn't go on clothing and thus shouldn't be in a washing machine where people wash clothing. And to avoid the "it washes out of the machine argument", I cannot tell you how many times I've ended up with bleach stains from someone else's left over bleach in a machine from a wash before mine.

If I seem judgmental, maybe avoiding inconsiderate actions that can be open to judgment should be avoided, or at least not publically shared.

Your Alma looks nice, though.


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To be fair, I don't think that alma could fit into home washing machine, Laundromat are much bigger. My friend does not wash even her dog in her tube, but sleeps with it in bed. I don't think that's offensive, it's just personal psychological issue. It's just mine opinion :)
 
#63
in_love_with said:
To be fair, I don't think that alma could fit into home washing machine, Laundromat are much bigger. My friend does not wash even her dog in her tube, but sleeps with it in bed. I don't think that's offensive, it's just personal psychological issue. It's just mine opinion :)
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I understand what you're saying and it's a valid point, had the OP not stated that she didn't want to wash the dirty item in her own tub/sink etc because it was so gross and she bathes/brushes her teeth there, so it wasn't due to size issues.
 
#64
To The Opening Poster

Can you describe the handles of the Alma, BEFORE you washed the bag? Were they blackened before you washed the bag?

I also concur, you did a MARVELOUS JOB in cleaning that bag, I would have never thought of using a washing machine like you did, what a GREAT IDEA.
 
#66
OP didn't mention having her own washer and it's certain things I don't put in my tub because I soak my body there. *shrugs* both products are water soluble.

Anyway back to the original topic.


Great job, OP!
 
#67
tobefetching said:
This was my first thought, too. Many, many years ago my family fell on very hard times (we're okay now!) and had no other option but to use a Laundromat for a time. The rich would come in with their children's blankets after an "accident", their filthy dog beds, one particular lady with a handicapped son would bring his ostomy bag in for a cleaning... all things deemed far too filthy and gross to put in their own washing machines at home. As someone washing their under garments, sheets, etc... I can say that it makes you feel very sad, sick and degraded!

Sure, the machine runs with soap and all, but if anyone really believed that made it all okay, they would be using their own machines and not seeking out public ones for their gross items! I don't need to go to the Laundromat anymore, and I certainly use my own machine for everything that is mine.

Also... Pine-Sol? That doesn't go on clothing and thus shouldn't be in a washing machine where people wash clothing. And to avoid the "it washes out of the machine argument", I cannot tell you how many times I've ended up with bleach stains from someone else's left over bleach in a machine from a wash before mine.

If I seem judgmental, maybe avoiding inconsiderate actions that can be open to judgment should be avoided, or at least not publically shared.

Your Alma looks nice, though.


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I never really thought of it like this....eye opening perspective.
 
#68
We live in the DFW metroplex area of Texas, we have tons of laundromats in our area. When our washer broke down and it would take, for some unknown reason, 10 days to get a WARRANTY REPLACEMENT delivered and exchanged out for the dead one, we had to use a public laundromat. We still use one so we can access their extra large commercial washers for comforters, quilts, heavy blankets, etc. That way we can wash everything at once and then dry it everything at once, instead of having a 14 hour, stuck at home job to do.

All of them have "attendants" and I have seen them clean the machines while we were there before. I am inquisitive, so I asked the lady about the cleaning, what they used, etc. I also asked about what people wash and dry in them, I was ASTOUNDED.

She told me that some people wash items that have caked on animal body wastes on them, dried on animal liquid body wastes, etc. Bed clothing, clothes with human regurgitation on them. My mouth dropped open, she affirmed and said it was rather usual. Because of that, they use commercial grade cleaners, cleansers, disinfectants, deodorizers in their machines on a daily basis. No matter what customers put in those machines, their cleaning will both clean and totally disinfect, the owners pay extra for these commercial products because they don't want to be sued by customers who have ruined garments and or get sick. BTW, at least in my state, those "Not Responsible..." signs you see in the public laundromats, NOT WORTH THE PAPER THEY ARE PRINTED ON in a court of law.
 
#69
LouisVNewLover said:
We live in the DFW metroplex area of Texas, we have tons of laundromats in our area. When our washer broke down and it would take, for some unknown reason, 10 days to get a WARRANTY REPLACEMENT delivered and exchanged out for the dead one, we had to use a public laundromat. We still use one so we can access their extra large commercial washers for comforters, quilts, heavy blankets, etc. That way we can wash everything at once and then dry it everything at once, instead of having a 14 hour, stuck at home job to do.

All of them have "attendants" and I have seen them clean the machines while we were there before. I am inquisitive, so I asked the lady about the cleaning, what they used, etc. I also asked about what people wash and dry in them, I was ASTOUNDED.

She told me that some people wash items that have caked on animal body wastes on them, dried on animal liquid body wastes, etc. Bed clothing, clothes with human regurgitation on them. My mouth dropped open, she affirmed and said it was rather usual. Because of that, they use commercial grade cleaners, cleansers, disinfectants, deodorizers in their machines on a daily basis. No matter what customers put in those machines, their cleaning will both clean and totally disinfect, the owners pay extra for these commercial products because they don't want to be sued by customers who have ruined garments and or get sick. BTW, at least in my state, those "Not Responsible..." signs you see in the public laundromats, NOT WORTH THE PAPER THEY ARE PRINTED ON in a court of law.
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I would imagine ones with attendants would be better taken care of and maintained. I find it interesting that in your state that is common. I know in MA (where I used to live), there are never attendants of any sort and most of the time the Laundromats only get cleaned a few times a week, at best, after hours. I live in FL now and have seen attendants once (accompanied a friend who wanted to wash their comforter) but don't believe attendants are common here, either. I've certainly seen some nasty items... and some nasty machines/washers/bins as well!
 
#70
In response to the posters that feel its necessary to judge me and say im inconsiderate for using a public facility to wash an item I deemed dirty, keep judging since that seems to make you feel great. I don't get joy out of judging others. Thats not the kind of person I am. *I made a decision to wash the handbag at the laundry because I felt it was best. You do as you please and I will continue to make choices that are best for my situation. Secondly, the purpose of my post was not to start a debate about what should/should not be washed at a public laundry, it was to share a handbag cleaning experience that someone might find helpful. *

Yes, its true that everyone is entitled to their own opinion. I have no issues with that. My problem is people like to judge others without having all of the facts, which often leads to an incorrect assumption.

I thought this was a forum for sharing our passion for LV handbags, and not a debate and judgment forum.

This is the last time I will devote any of my time to this negative energy.*
 
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#75
SaavyShopper said:
In response to the posters that feel its necessary to judge me and say im inconsiderate for using a public facility to wash an item I deemed dirty, keep judging since that seems to make you feel great. I don't get joy out of judging others. Thats not the kind of person I am. *I made a decision to wash the handbag at the laundry because I felt it was best. You do as you please and I will continue to make choices that are best for my situation. Secondly, the purpose of my post was not to start a debate about what should/should not be washed at a public laundry, it was to share a handbag cleaning experience that someone might find helpful. *

Yes, its true that everyone is entitled to their own opinion. I have no issues with that. My problem is people like to judge others without having all of the facts, which often leads to an incorrect assumption.

I thought this was a forum for sharing our passion for LV handbags, and not a debate and judgment forum.

This is the last time I will devote any of my time to this negative energy.*
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Please don't let the negative posts prevent you from posting especially when it is an experience like this. The bag looks awesome and it is good to know vintage LV mono canvas holds up well in the washer.
 
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