A few laundry questions... - Aircraft of World War II

BikerBabe · 07-12-2009, 11:35 AM

Hi guys.

I wonder if any of you has got one of those lambskin/sheepskin pilot jackets.
I've got one, and I'd like to save a little on the bills by cleaning it myself.
But do you know if I can just stuff it in the washing machine on Wool programme, and wash it like that turned inside out to avoid damages to the smooth outside of the hide, or is it off to the cleaner's shop with it?
I know that no matter what, it'll have to be treated with some kind of leather care product, and that's no problem, as I've got both leather balm and leather grease - it was originally intended for my bike leathers, but hey - leather is leather.

And if any of you has got any good ideas and input on how to to iron shirts fast, easy and well, I'd be more than happy to receive any good cheats, tricks and hints, as I've just washed all of my shirts, and there's 22 shirts to be ironed...*yawn*

GrauGeist · 07-12-2009, 11:46 AM

Don't put leather in the washing machine!!

If you want to clean it yourself, there should be cleaning products at your local store that aren't too expensive. Or call a leather dealer and ask for their advice beforehand.

Back in the day, when I wore pressed items, I either paid someone to do my ironing (fastest and simplest way) or I just dove in and knocked 'er out and got it over with...so I guess there's no secret method I can share with ya' there!

vikingBerserker · 07-12-2009, 12:02 PM

Unless they are heavily wrinkled or you need the starched look, I used to mist my short with water and throw it into the dryer. It does a pretty nice job.

Hanging them in the bathroom on a hanger while taking a hot shower did a nice number as well.

BikerBabe · 07-12-2009, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by GrauGeist

Don't put leather in the washing machine!!

If you want to clean it yourself, there should be cleaning products at your local store that aren't too expensive. Or call a leather dealer and ask for their advice beforehand.

Back in the day, when I wore pressed items, I either paid someone to do my ironing (fastest and simplest way) or I just dove in and knocked 'er out and got it over with...so I guess there's no secret method I can share with ya' there!

Okay GG, thanks for the advice. I'll check on whatever leather cleaning products I can find at my local supermarket, or the WWW.

Ironing: K.

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Originally Posted by vikingBerserker

Unless they are heavily wrinkled or you need the starched look, I used to mist my short with water and throw it into the dryer. It does a pretty nice job.
Hanging them in the bathroom on a hanger while taking a hot shower did a nice number as well.

Hi VB and thanks for the input.

I usually hang my shirts on my balcony when they're still wet, and then I leave them to dry.
I guess the smartest thing would be to leave the ones that don't need ironing, and just iron the ones that are supposed to look sharp, crisp and clean.

And the lil' trick with hanging the shirt(s) while showering has been duly noted - that's a nice little trick, thanks for sharing.

Njaco · 07-12-2009, 04:17 PM

I usually wait until t my clothes are so dirty they stand by themselves, then bang the crust off with a broom! Works like a charm.

GrauGeist · 07-12-2009, 04:28 PM

RabidAlien · 07-12-2009, 10:50 PM

....you use an iron on clothes? How do you get the cheese out of your collar afterwards?

They make some dry-cleaning bags that you seal your clothes in and toss in a dryer (NOT the washer....good Lord, not in the washer....especially if you're married). Should help to take wrinkles out of shirts, too. Me.....I can't remember the last time I ironed something. I don't even know where our iron is anymore!

Njaco · 07-12-2009, 11:45 PM

mines next to the #5 wood.

wheelsup_cavu · 07-13-2009, 03:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Njaco

mines next to the #5 wood.

Wheels

BikerBabe · 07-17-2009, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Njaco

I usually wait until t my clothes are so dirty they stand by themselves, then bang the crust off with a broom! Works like a charm.

I tried that with my socks once, but they became incredibly hard to catch after a while, so I had to use rat traps to catch the little buggers.
It's not a pleasant sight when a sock dies in one of those traps, and you should hear the screams!

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Originally Posted by RabidAlien

....you use an iron on clothes? How do you get the cheese out of your collar afterwards?

Heheh!

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Originally Posted by RabidAlien

They make some dry-cleaning bags that you seal your clothes in and toss in a dryer (NOT the washer....good Lord, not in the washer....especially if you're married). Should help to take wrinkles out of shirts, too. Me.....I can't remember the last time I ironed something. I don't even know where our iron is anymore!

Hmmm, that sounds like something that oughta get investigated...I've never heard of that sort of dry-cleaning bags, so I don't know if you can get them around here, but it's worth a try.
Thanks for the input.

Oh, and your iron?
Try the garage, top shelf to the left of the door.

Torch · 07-17-2009, 08:47 PM

Wait a minute, isn't cooking, cleaning,laundry,ironing, etc. built into a women's DNA????

vikingBerserker · 07-17-2009, 09:05 PM

Oh hell. I'll be over there -------------------------->

GrauGeist · 07-17-2009, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Torch

Wait a minute, isn't cooking, cleaning,laundry,ironing, etc. built into a women's DNA????

Good God man, what are you trying to do, get us all killed??

BikerBabe · 07-17-2009, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Torch

Wait a minute, isn't cooking, cleaning,laundry,ironing, etc. built into a women's DNA????

Y'mean the same way hunting is built into men's DNA???

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Originally Posted by GrauGeist

Good God man, what are you trying to do, get us all killed??

*lol* Why kill when you can mutilate, and thus prolong the suffering???

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Originally Posted by vikingBerserker

Oh hell. I'll be over there -------------------------->

*points* There???

Torch · 07-17-2009, 10:13 PM

Yes women we are hunter gatherers......................now which room do you want me to vacuum

07-12-2009, 11:35 AM	#1
BikerBabe Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Denmark. Posts: 962	A few laundry questions... Hi guys. I wonder if any of you has got one of those lambskin/sheepskin pilot jackets. I've got one, and I'd like to save a little on the bills by cleaning it myself. But do you know if I can just stuff it in the washing machine on Wool programme, and wash it like that turned inside out to avoid damages to the smooth outside of the hide, or is it off to the cleaner's shop with it? I know that no matter what, it'll have to be treated with some kind of leather care product, and that's no problem, as I've got both leather balm and leather grease - it was originally intended for my bike leathers, but hey - leather is leather. And if any of you has got any good ideas and input on how to to iron shirts fast, easy and well, I'd be more than happy to receive any good cheats, tricks and hints, as I've just washed all of my shirts, and there's 22 shirts to be ironed...yawn __________________ Kein Anderer als ein Jäger spürt - Den Kampf und Sieg so konzentriert, Das macht uns glücklich, stolz und froh - Der Jägerei ein Horrido! " Last edited by BikerBabe; 07-12-2009 at 11:38 AM.

07-12-2009, 11:46 AM	#2
GrauGeist Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Redding, California Posts: 3,346	Don't put leather in the washing machine!! If you want to clean it yourself, there should be cleaning products at your local store that aren't too expensive. Or call a leather dealer and ask for their advice beforehand. Back in the day, when I wore pressed items, I either paid someone to do my ironing (fastest and simplest way) or I just dove in and knocked 'er out and got it over with...so I guess there's no secret method I can share with ya' there! __________________ "Look back over the past, with its changing empires that rose and fell, and you can foresee the future." - Marcus Aurelius, Emperor of Rome > I Support Doug Gillis <

07-12-2009, 12:02 PM	#3
vikingBerserker Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: South Carolina Posts: 3,726	Unless they are heavily wrinkled or you need the starched look, I used to mist my short with water and throw it into the dryer. It does a pretty nice job. Hanging them in the bathroom on a hanger while taking a hot shower did a nice number as well. __________________ "Those who forget the past are condemned to repeat it" "Those who dwell in the past, condemn the future"

07-12-2009, 04:28 PM	#6
GrauGeist Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Redding, California Posts: 3,346	__________________ "Look back over the past, with its changing empires that rose and fell, and you can foresee the future." - Marcus Aurelius, Emperor of Rome > I Support Doug Gillis <

07-12-2009, 10:50 PM	#7
RabidAlien Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Hurst, Texas Posts: 2,825	....you use an iron on clothes? How do you get the cheese out of your collar afterwards? They make some dry-cleaning bags that you seal your clothes in and toss in a dryer (NOT the washer....good Lord, not in the washer....especially if you're married). Should help to take wrinkles out of shirts, too. Me.....I can't remember the last time I ironed something. I don't even know where our iron is anymore! __________________ Pillage, then burn. Argue not with dragons, for thou art crunchy and go well on toast.

07-12-2009, 04:17 PM	#5
Njaco The Pop-Tart Whisperer Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: South Jersey, United States Posts: 10,228	I usually wait until t my clothes are so dirty they stand by themselves, then bang the crust off with a broom! Works like a charm. __________________ "If you can read this, thank a teacher. If it's English, thank a soldier!" http://www.njcacoa.org/

07-12-2009, 11:45 PM	#8
Njaco The Pop-Tart Whisperer Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: South Jersey, United States Posts: 10,228	mines next to the #5 wood. __________________ "If you can read this, thank a teacher. If it's English, thank a soldier!" http://www.njcacoa.org/

07-17-2009, 08:47 PM	#11
Torch Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Colorado Posts: 503	Wait a minute, isn't cooking, cleaning,laundry,ironing, etc. built into a women's DNA???? __________________ As I shifted into 5th gear I couldn't remember a word she said!

07-17-2009, 09:05 PM	#12
vikingBerserker Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: South Carolina Posts: 3,726	Oh hell. I'll be over there --------------------------> __________________ "Those who forget the past are condemned to repeat it" "Those who dwell in the past, condemn the future"

07-17-2009, 10:13 PM	#15
Torch Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Colorado Posts: 503	Yes women we are hunter gatherers......................now which room do you want me to vacuum __________________ As I shifted into 5th gear I couldn't remember a word she said!

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