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  • I have to confess I stick my freezer bags in the washing machine with teatowels etc. So far it's been ok.
  • Rachie_B
    Rachie_B Posts: 8,785 Forumite
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    I have to confess I stick my freezer bags in the washing machine with teatowels etc. So far it's been ok.


    omg really ? lmao

    i dont know if this is the same programme as you are all talking about

    but i do remember years ago an old couple who (had lots of money but bedrudged paying for things !!) would use bicarb for almost everything inc cleaning their teeth

    and i thought they were freaks at the time :rotfl: i was a teenager
  • thriftlady_2
    thriftlady_2 Posts: 9,128 Forumite
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    I have to confess I stick my freezer bags in the washing machine with teatowels etc. So far it's been ok.

    What temperature do you wash them at housemouse?

    I rinse mine in hot water and always have them festooned about the kitchen or on the line outside.
  • it tends to be on a cooler wash with not too manky teatowels that I have had wrapped around loaves of bread. I wouldnt try on anything too hot or a highly coloured wash as it might melt. I have found that the writing comes off and I only do it with bags that have had anything but meat in. Those get chucked in the bin.
  • COOLTRIKERCHICK
    COOLTRIKERCHICK Posts: 10,510 Forumite
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    i think i can remember this programme.... was there a couple that built all their furniture including the kitchen out of old pallets ?.... it might be worth us all emailing channel 4 to see if they would do a re-run on it, or if you could buy a video of the series.....:j
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  • spud30
    spud30 Posts: 16,872 Forumite
    I wish I had seen that programme.

    Good idea to e-mail channel 4 Cooltrikerchick !!!
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  • COOLTRIKERCHICK
    COOLTRIKERCHICK Posts: 10,510 Forumite
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    hi.. spud 30.... it could be worth ago if they get a few emails they just might re-run it, or it might give them the idea to do an updated version of it.....i think i will email them now......you never know.......
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  • spud30
    spud30 Posts: 16,872 Forumite
    Done....as you say, it's worth a try.
    Is it better to aim for the stars and hit a tree or aim for a tree and land in its branches :think:
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  • COOLTRIKERCHICK
    COOLTRIKERCHICK Posts: 10,510 Forumite
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    i have just sent an email.....so ...it was worth a go.. it didnt cost anything.. so nothing ventured nothing gained......

    so can anyone remember any other things from the programme? if i remember it was quite a few years ago....does anyone know when
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  • moggins
    moggins Posts: 5,190 Forumite
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    Organised people are just too lazy to look for things

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