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Going away for 4 weeks - house prep

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  • Doshwaster
    Doshwaster Posts: 6,354 Forumite
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    teaselMay said:
    One other thing I've also learned to do is make sure the washing machine is clean and leave the door and detergent drawer open so that it dries out rather than ferments

    Same with the dishwasher (if you have one). I once went away for a week to find a very mouldy cup and plate in the dishwasher when I got back
  • zagfles
    zagfles Posts: 21,548 Forumite
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    daveyjp said:
    No harm in turning a stop tap off.  For the seconds it takes it's better than a flooded house.
    Yup I do even if going away for a week. 
  • longwalks1
    longwalks1 Posts: 3,834 Forumite
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    thanks again. We did an empty dishwasher and washing machine cycle the morning before we left and left both doors open to air
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