Thursday, 16 May 2013

5960 reasons to bring back nudity {Giveaway}

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I calculated , based on 5 loads of washing per week x 23 yrs marriage , I'm getting close to 5960 loads of washing = 5 x 52 x 23 . A very conservative guesstimate because when my twins were babies and toddlers (and in cloth nappies) I reckon I did 2-3 loads a day minimum. 

I was sent a sample of the new Dynamo Maximum to review. I was interested to see if the Dynamo maximised version had any extra cleaning power. As you know we are surrounded by red dirt , dust , more red dirt (and the odd cow poo).

...and today complete with a little red mud - HOORAY - because we really need the rain.

I mostly use a liquid detergent because we use cold water to wash, as we only have 50L HWS . We sometimes recycle cold shower/bath water too - because - yes we need rain and paying $300 load for water, to flush or wash clothes in, is insane and wicked.


This was some unfortunate woman's washing machine or rather boiler ? ...I found it here when we moved. If I had to use it - it would bring back nudity for sure.

I'm kidding ... seriously what have we got to complain about ? It's an age old problem for women.

My grandmothers used to spend all day washing or more.My MIL often speaks of her & her sisters working in the family guest house, spending 6 hours every day doing the laundry. In 1920-30's the biggest labour saving improvement was the introduction of gas boilers to replace the wood fired coppers.

I remember my mum having a twin tub and having to haul washing from one side to other to spin.
They were small loads too, so it took forever.

Electric washing machines may have shaved hours off time spent cleaning so women could enjoy more leisure time but they still spent hours creating a 'perfect' home for their families...No Facebook or Latte dates for these mums.

The 1950s saw the introduction of fish fingers, electric fires, washing machine, ink and toilet paper (thank goodness* a recent survey of my FB readers said TP was one of the best inventions). Though appliances, like washing machines and refrigerators, were so expensive they were out of reach for many. Mums were left doing their washing by hand, because only
33 per cent of households had a washing machine. Only 15 per cent had a fridge and freezers and tumble dryers were scarcely heard of.

Women from all classes tried to find excuses ways to get relief from doing laundry.We have got it good sisters ! No filling buckets with water, no boiling water, no grating soap flakes, no scrubbing boards and stirring dirty clothes with a washing stick.

I found the Malley's one out the back at the farm and I'm grateful I'll never use for it's intended purpose. (I think they are selling on ebay etc for >$150 ~ in mint condition ).

To be honest I wasn't sure what it was or did... boil water mainly I was told.

Thankfully , we just have sort colours (I do sometimes), place clothes into the machine, add detergent - like Dynamo Maximum ...press a button then come back in 30 - 40mins to remove the clean , fresh laundry.

Environmentally conscious , I peg them on the line or in the dryer only if absolutely necessary ...easy. (Don't talk to me about folding - I hate it - but I'm loving it more now I can make packet undies and packets out of everything -thanks to Gemma)

I'll stop whinging right about now. Our grandmothers would never have had time for social media with all the time they spent washing (& general cleaning) and imagine chopping wood to do the washing.





Are we soft ?

A few weeks ago we visited my brother's new farm and one of my boys fell in fresh cow dung out in far paddock. I shouldn't have said - "You're not coming in my car " because he burst in tears and was overwrought with emotion. It was ALL my fault for not bringing extra clothes too - he said

So he went in my Brother's car back to the house and then we found a pair of my nephew's tracksuit pants for him to wear.

The other twin was crying because his trackpants were full of prickles so I had to de-prickle them while he sat whinging in his undies it was my fault for not bringing pj's. Unfortunately, Dynamo does get prickles out of anything I had to pick them out, painfully, 1 by 1.

Anyway , with long arms  we placed the smelly ones in a plastic bag , tied it tight and tossed it in back of the car - I remembered 2 days later. So hubby pre-soaked them in the old sink.
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and the stain was ugly on grey trackies. Well my worries were over - this was the result.


Also keeping my Ollie & Max shirt very white !

So I digress. Dynamo Maximum ticked all the boxes for me - clean washing without compromising the environment.
  • Cold water friendly (energy saving+) It’s a liquid, so no worries about having to dissolve powder or re wash out powdery stains (I hate that) 
  • Available in top and front loader variants.

  • Dynamo Maximum complies with industry standards for phosphorus and biodegradability
  • Worked for me -getting rid of the farm dirt, grotty twin boys & hubby's workgear plus adventures with rogue pooping cows,grime and spag bol and whatever this stain was - the first time. 
  • Dynamo Maximum has minimal environmental impact with maximum stain removal power. 100% recyclable bottle or you can use Dynamo refills

Go on you know you want to try it too !
Well here is your chance!
Leave a comment- telling me...

What's your favourite labour saving appliance ?
What couldn't you live without ?

Two lucky readers will win Two x 2L Dynamo Maximum liquids with each prize valued at $32.98 each.

Australia addresses only.
Closes Monday 27th May.
Enter as many times as you like.

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post for Dynamo and Digital Parents Collective and I received a complimentary bottle of Dynamo Maximum - however opinions expressed are purely my own

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Mary Preston's avatar

Mary Preston · 635 weeks ago

I could not live without my washing machine.
Imagine trying to do all of the laundry by hand, or as my Grandmother used to do, boiling everything in an old copper boiler in the back yard.
I use my washing machine every day. I set it & forget it, until it literally sings its own praises telling me it's time to hang the clean wash up on the clothes line.
1 reply · active 635 weeks ago
It has to be the vaccuum...My carpets and floors would not cope with just a sweep. I need full on power suction to get these floors respectable!
1 reply · active 635 weeks ago
my washing machine finally kicked the bucket on wednesday and i am lost without it!! i have a new one turning up tomorrow!! I really cannot live without my dishwasher, i can't believe i did the dishes for so many years. NEVER AGAIN!!
Loved your review trish!!
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Rebecca Andrew · 635 weeks ago

clothes dryer, I have become so accustomed to chucking in all underwear - it never gets hung out!
and the ease of fluffing the towels after they are dry, finishing off a pair of jeans that are nearly dry or being able to wash and dry uniforms over night!
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Nicole Harvey · 635 weeks ago

My favourite labour saving device is my dishwasher - two sons and a husband in the house, make for a lot of food eaten, and a lot of dishes created!!
I can't live without my washing machine. Recently it broke down and the day that happened, we were all struck with gastro! Nothing worse then having to load the car up with vomit filled clothes and bedding and drive it over to my in laws place for days on end. Dynamo Maximum has the word "mum" at the end to make it easier for us mum's, right?!
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Shanyn McLeod · 635 weeks ago

Definitely a washing machine. Imagine all those school uniforms, sports uniforms, bedding, towels etc being washed by hand! yuck :( no thanks!!!!!!!!!!!! dishes are easy compared to this!
I can't even imagine living as my Oma did with very little money and 5 children! As I am typing this, the whir of my washing machine and dishwasher are keeping me company. As much as I rely heavily on many of my "best friends", I would have to say my washing machine based on usage - 5 loads yesterday and 3 today. Not only does the thought of hand washing all the family's smalls make me shudder, but the spinning dry to reduce drying time also saves hour of wringing and drying time! I wish Oma had that extra time to herself.
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Narelle Rock · 635 weeks ago

my slow cooker, there is nothing better than loading it up in the morning and then being able to serve it up at the end of the day, no standing around the stove for hours, only 1 pot to clean which is even better!
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Leanne Renehan · 635 weeks ago

Definitely my fridge. We have an old ice chest in our camping stuff and it would have been so hard! Lugging the huge chunk of ice into the top to cool it....and then still only getting things to last for a couple of days. Having to go shopping everyday for fresh food and worst of all NO ICE CREAM!
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Lindy King · 635 weeks ago

Dishwasher and slow cooker are my cannot live without appliances. Makes dinner easy, and clean up easy.
I couldn't live without my washing machine, my Nan used a copper, I don't even know what one looks like thank goodness! It is a fantastic timesaver!!! I couldn't live without the microwave, I am busy all the time, but it allows me to cook in bulk so that I can pull out a nutritious meal and have it ready in a sec.
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Angie Boylan · 635 weeks ago

Oh I have so many appliances I love! While I hate washing dishes I think washing so many loads of clothes and towels and sheets by hand would be hell, so have to say my washing machine. I couldn't live without my vacuum cleaner - I would go insane having to pick up every bit of hair and dirt on my floor!
My coffee machine. It was a very sad week when it stopped operating till hubby took it apart and gave it a good old clean up (not with Dynamo though) and it burst back into life.
My toaster. LOVE toast. For breakfast with jam, for lunch with scambled eggs, and if you don't quite have enough leftovers for dinner - have it on toast!
Like others I think my washing machine is the one thing I couldn't live without. I spent some time on farm without a washing machine in my childhood and it is not a pleasant memory. My favourite labor saving appliance would have to be my crockpot. Coming home after a long day at work to the smell of a cooked meal all waiting and ready is just heaven.
100% has to be the fridge. How else would you be able to store dairy, meat and eveything else that needs refrigeration. Especially a long deserved cuppa!!
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Nell Hamilton · 635 weeks ago

I remember my mum, widowed with five under 6, using the old wringer washer and later a twin tub. I remember her red hands and the heavy lifting. I have a quiet, efficient front loader that even dries if I want to . I am grateful every single time I use it, that I do not have to wash the old way!
I couldn’t live without a clock, without one, I’d have to go outside and check the sundial! My favourite labour saving appliance is the Toaster, don’t think I would be bothered roasting bread over an open fire.
Vaccuum - Can you imagine going through every inch with your home with a broom? Unfortunately dust is inevitable and a big headache
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Robyn Johnstone · 635 weeks ago

Washing machine.... Who wants to scrub clothes giving you sore dry red hands
We could not live without our washing machine because we have six grubby children under 8 and we do four to five washing loads every day.
I would say running water (and especially running HOT water!). Imagine having to cart water from a well or a creek and then boil it up on the woodstove! I actually HAVE a woodstove and we heat all our water from it...so we do have to chop wood and chainsaw old trees, but the warmth and comfort from it on a cold day is worth every effort!!
The vaccuum, i could not imagine trying to pick everything out of the carpets! And after vaccuuming the house already looks neater!

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