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Finally I've found out what's causing the holes in my clothes after taking them out the washing machine... it's putting them on a fast spin over 1000 and packing them in too much

fabooolass
over a year ago
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Sugarbabe

Thanks for the information as I thought it was due to the cheap fabric used for clothing. Years ago you’d get clothes that lasted from M&S but these days the fabric after washing your clothing have small holes.

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Grannyclock

Sugarbabe I agree with you about Marks. I have jumpers from 30 years ago that still look good, but recently I’ve had ones where the stitching has come undone after the first wear.

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Mick82

I’ve had a few things lately with tiny holes never thought of the spin causing it

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snoogans888

I used to really pack too much in my machine and now I’m more mindful of giving the clothes more space. Apparently you should be able to do a thumbs up 👍 at the top of the pile.

I also use laundry bags to put my more delicate items in to reduce friction.

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fayemondo

I found that is was the hooks on bra’s that we’re doing it!

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Pjran

I always do the bra up. I’ve had problems where the underwire has got out and damaged the machine and clothing.

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MrsCraig

fayemondo I always do the bra up and put it inside a pillowcase. Stops any holes if it does happen to come undone and protects the bra a bit too.

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Midnightflower

Thank you! This is a great, I've been wondering what causes those holes for ages, I shall will be more careful with how much I wash now 😊

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Pppathome

So that's how I get hole's in my socks. It's costing me a small fortune lol 😂

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Pjran

I tell my husband that the holes appear because he doesn’t cut his toenails weekly.

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Pppathome

Pjran lol...

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Pjran

Pppathome the wire caused so much damage that for months I hand washed my bras.

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Pppathome

Pjran I don't wear bras so I'm ok 👌

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eyeballkerry

Just seen your question, ok it’s taken me a year! But this happened to a lot of my clothes a while back but the holes were usually in the front of the garment. Still a bit of a mystery.

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jam45

I won't be using my fast spin at 1400 ever again. I always thought I was squeezing out the last drop of water out of the clothes.

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sarah4701

I've wondered why this happens too. I will give this a go. Thanks so much

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MrsCraig

I've never used a really fast spin for clothes, it's either 600 or 800 is the highest I use.

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jms19

Never had this happen but definitely something to consider, any holes i have in my clothes were always caused by moths 😱

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