Do you wash your washing again if rained on?

crisispoint914 · 19 August 2010 at 12:35PM

If I have left washing in the machine for longer than 18-24hrs ( I can be forgetful) I then rinse with f/c then dry it, but I do tend to put washing in before I go to bed and can forget about/not have time for it in the morning.
I am very guilty of re-washing but I put that down to strong ocd tendencies!!!!!

Broomstick · 19 August 2010 at 1:50PM

I've never heard of rewashing rained-on washing until this thread. I leave it out or, if drenched and I need it dryer sooner rather than later, give it a quick spin and stick it back on the line again.

(If you go out in summer clothes and get caught in the rain you don't get home and deliberately wash your hair and skin that's been rained on do you? Or maybe people do... ?)

It's fascinating that there's such different ways of doing things.

Psykicpup · 19 August 2010 at 1:58PM

Lol I've had my teatowels on the line for about 3 weeks now trying to sun bleach the stains out - its working! - I just get one in as and when I need one ..... dread to think how many times they have been rained on today alone hehe

JessikaSuddarth · 19 August 2010 at 5:07PM

I wont wash again if rained on it, I will just wait for it to be dry and then will use it for my purpose

hannahO_2 · 19 August 2010 at 7:36PM

The_Plush_Doormat wrote: »

She says that rainwater is dirty. I haven't got a clue if she is right. Until my washing turns black with the rain, I won't be re-washing it.

Are you talking about acid rain? That depends on where you live. For example, if you live under the flight path, jumbo jet flys over you every 45 seconds

4isnotenough · 4 November 2010 at 12:49AM

I sniff the rained on stuff - if it smells okay I will just bring it in and put it away. Once in a while we get 'dirty' rain and the clothes smell funny then I will rewash.

[Deleted User] · 4 November 2010 at 9:08AM

No way, unless its been christened by a bird. if it looks clean then it is ,don't make work for yourself

valk_scot · 4 November 2010 at 9:11AM

Well, it used to be recommended that you rinsed your hair or washed your face with rain water to make yourself more bee-yoo-tiful, so I can't imagine why it would do your washing any harm.

harrys_nan · 4 November 2010 at 1:04PM

I live in the south west where our water is the dearest in the country, so no, I would not wash again. Cant afford the water LOL

Primrose · 4 November 2010 at 1:10PM

When we had the volcanic ash crisis earlier in the year and I saw the layer of dust that was settling on our car out in the driveway I dried all my washing indoors. If left outside for any length of time it would certainly have meant me having to re-launder all my white sheets again and I certainly wasn't going to be bothered to go through all that performance.