Washing socks in the same bucket as the T-shirts.

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I am beginning to realise why my wife didn't do this but used two buckets. Any tips because I am doing this as a single-hander these days. Pain in the neck really. I don't have enough socks to equalise the time to wash between the various items.
 
sailorman said:
@ home its all in the machine together
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Same as at my home. I forgot to mention why it is a pain in the neck, for me, on a boat. It is the need to rinse the water more than once if socks have been in the same bucket. I'm OK with T-shirts and undies on their own which only need one bucket rinse. Just wondered what others do. I thought of rowing the sock bucket ashore to the tap for the multiple rinse but must admit to being shy if mistaken for the type who would do that sort of thing. Image don't you know. Never mind, perhaps its best to wean myself off wearing socks. Forget I asked. Silly question really.
 
Are the neighbours on the look out with their 7x50 commenting on antics of fellow escapees" ah look going to wash his socks,more likely an excuse for ouzo swifter"
 
Wansworth said:
Are the neighbours on the look out with their 7x50 commenting on antics of fellow escapees" ah look going to wash his socks,more likely an excuse for ouzo swifter"
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LOL. More likely ... "Get a look at those underpants, Poor chap, and take a look at those socks" ... "This is getting interesting, he is on his fourth rinse and water is still black UGH, no wonder he is on his own".

You will agree, some things are private,
 
As you are a man of leisure the whole day can be given over to ferrying wáter from the dock to the boat so socks can be washed in private...........
 
duncan99210 said:
Take deep breath, bung the whole lot in a bag and take it to the local laundry. Life's too short for doing your washing in a bucket, especially if you're getting into existential angst about mixing socks and tee shirts in the same bucket......:D
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+1
I can get 2 weeks worth washed, dried and neatly folded for £7
 
Rinse everything in salt water. Final rinse in fresh. Taste the water occasionally and if it becomes too salty change the water. Simple!! :)
 
Liz_I said:
Rinse everything in salt water. Final rinse in fresh. Taste the water occasionally and if it becomes too salty change the water. Simple!! :)
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Rinse my dirty socks in Vlicho bay salt water then taste the water? What have I done to offend you please? Why not just shoot me.
 
"Location : Moody 346 in Greece"
"I don't have enough socks"

"Socks?" "SOCKS"? In Greece? :confused:
When I pack for the boat I don't even include socks; they are the most disposable item of apparel ever - after ties, of course. Barefoot aboard, leather soft-soled moccasins ashore, sans socks.

Actually, I dissemble. When it gets chilly afloat I have a huge collection of soft footwear supplied by Singapore Airlines in boarding packs during my constant business trips when employed; they are warm and washable.
 
Liz_I said:
Rinse everything in salt water. Final rinse in fresh. Taste the water occasionally and if it becomes too salty change the water. Simple!! :)
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To be serious, I have tried rinsing in salt water but find it takes more fresh water to rid the clothes of salt than to rid them of detergent. Clothes always felt damp. Any supermarket has shelves of additives and liquids, and tablets to add to the washing powder mix but nothing to assist the clothes to eliminate the residue of all this stuff except gallons of fresh water. At least I have not found anything. Fresh water in Greece is often difficult to find. In Nidri they even have coin operated water taps just like an electric meter.

Rinsing clothes in Nidri gets old fast when it is chucked in the ocean, assuming one is allowed to do such a thing.
 
£12 or more for a wash load can be better spent !

wave action washing machine - patents pending

Take offending laundry items ie grey pants , grey socks , grey shirts and grey trousers, place into a suitable small plastic barrel, then half fill with water and small amount of detergent and refit lid - tie onto cleat - (important bit) and toss the barrel over the side as you leave your berth, anchor off beach near retards on jetskis and wizzy boats then swim ashore for a beer or two, leaving barrel bouncing around in the sea.

Around lunchtime swim back to boat, drain water and top up with fresh water supplies but no detergent, then swim back ashore for another couple of beers - around dinner time swim back to boat and hang washing on side rails - idiots on wizzy boats and jetskis are heading home - good time to relax and have a beer


HSE NOTE: you may need flotation device if anchored far from the bar

wash load was = £12
beer (more fun) = £12

no brainer
 
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BurnitBlue said:
I am beginning to realise why my wife didn't do this but used two buckets. Any tips because I am doing this as a single-hander these days. Pain in the neck really. I don't have enough socks to equalise the time to wash between the various items.
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Dispense with socks -- out with them, permanently. You're on the Med, who needs socks ???

Plomong
 
Don't throw your socks away though- use them to stop bottles of wine/cans of beer clinking clashing in cupboards and bilges. Feels like Christmas every day when you pull goodies out of your stockings!
 
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