keeping pegs and washing insect free

emily_jackson

thriftlady wrote: »

You're right, my comment does come over as a bit patronising. Sorry Emily. I meant the 'simple really' bit to be taken like 'Bob's your uncle' that's why I put the smiley face in. Sorry again.

no probs

Magentasue

jcr16 wrote: »

but i hate the thought of dirty peg's. so i buy new each year. crazy i know . i just can't help it.

I put my plastic pegs through the dishwasher (few every load in the cutlery tray) at the end of the summer because I rarely hang washing out between Nov and Mar.

Like I said, my wooden dolly pegs get left outside in a plastic box I got from Asda and that keeps them clean and dry. But only if it's closed so, every now and again they get wet from the rain and turn black. Then I put them in the sink in a weak bleach and hot water solution. Quick rinse and laid out in the sun (or on a towel in the airing cupboard) and they look like new.

rippedoff3

We get little spiders that hide in the pegs, move onto clothes and come indoors, i have found taking pegs off at night help but some sneak in , i have a routine where even if its dry i air it and then the spiders drop off and hang from airer until i squish them :rotfl:

Spendless

I keep my pegs in a plastic see thru zipped bag, that orginally had a doll in. It's more hard wearing and waterproof unlike my previous 'traditional' peg bags.

Not had a problem with insects unless the outfit is yellow! But I use completely plastic pegs, don't know if this makes a difference.

CRANKY40

I have a whirly gig line, and quite often find tiny spiders building webs between the wires. I keep one old wooden peg on the line, and knock all the spiders off before I hang the washing out.

When the washing is dry it sits in the utility room for at least one night before I take it upstairs and iron it. I have the biggest spider in the universe (we call it Henry) behind my recycling bin. As Henry is still alive, I assume that takes care of anything stupid/brave enough to come indoors :rotfl:

D33na

I use plastic hurricane pegs, and bring them in with the washing. I have not noticed a problem with insects, but thinking it through...

Lemon and citronella oil both repel insects
The foot of old tights or an old sock filled with wood shavings or similar, and a few drops of oil added should act as a repellant
Peg the sachet on the line with the clothes, and it may repel your insects for you?

Last set of washing I put outside, a darn bird pooped on it!!!

emily_jackson

I just wanted to ask for some advice about pegs. Now that the weather's getting warmer i'm going to start hanging my washing on the line again. However I remember from last year that some insects seem to like crawling all over them. I don't know if I'm making sense here or anyone else has had this problem? Thanks!

Valli

Hi Emily (you know some peg experts you know!)
What colour are your pegs (if they are plastic)

I ask this because some colours attract insects, particularly yellow/orange. Having said that I don't get many on my yellow pegs. Is there any chance your pegs have something on them that might attract insects?
If I were having problems I would wash my pegs just to make sure. I also wipe down my washing line when I am using it - but mainly because my neighbours have a chimnea and sit out most evenings around their fire...

What kind of area do you live in - near farmland you could get 'corn thrips' - little black flying things - but it all depends...

Dustykitten

All pegs should be made of wood
All pegs should be made of wood

mumofjusttwo

I recently bought some lovely clear plastic pegs from tesco. they have soft grip on the end. this way ALL the pegs are the same. Nice and neat.