Dirty Laundry

People think I have a funny way of doing my laundry. While I believe that my method is effective, others see it as overly unusual. Therefore the debate is on and I'm going to take a seat up on the witness stand and allow you to be the judge.

Exhibit A: The Scenario

After a day at work I remove my uniform and toss it into the tub with some laundry detergent and run a bath while I change into something much more comfortable to wear for the evening. In the morning my comfy clothes go into the tub along with the uniform and I stomp on it all while I have my shower. I then rinse the clothes off in the shower and hang them from hangers on an extra rod across the inside of the shower to dry and be ready for the next day.

So what's so fukt up about that? It works goodly for me. Clean laundry. 'Nuff said.

No need to spend money in the laundromat or community laundry room. No need to perform a bigger chore than necessary when I can multitask while I'm in the shower, since I'm going to be in there anyway. If anyone has a walk-in shower without a tub then my condolences, but a tub and shower is quite ideal for the extra couple of minutes it takes to do the laundry.

I look at it this way; some people stomp grapes between their toes to make wine. I stomp on my laundry to make clean clothes. One thing is for sure is that clothes will never pile up anywhere in a corner or some basket to become a chore at a later moment, that's for certain. And I'm okay with that.

What say you?

I know it shouldn't have to be said, but a word of caution to anyone who chooses to adopt this practice, because you would not want to have an auto mechanic washing their apparel with all the oil, dust, dirt, metal and other residual debris embedded into the fabric that could clog your drain pipe with a twisted ball of concrete hair. Spare yourself the inconvenience of a preventable plumbing issue and know what articles of clothing you can turn into wine instead of a whine.

I only know this because I once washed one of my outdoor jackets in the tub. Oops. I hadn't realized that the jacket was black in color and completely full of years worth in fine metal dust particles. The water in the tub was so dirty I could barely see the jacket through the water, so I'd drain it and refill the tub with clean water, only to have it also turn dark and dirty. Eventually the color of the water began to lighten until the water was eventually clear. My jacket was finally clean, but I didn't consider that all of those small particles went down the drain and were heavy enough to get caught in a bend of the plumbing and accumulate to cause a restriction point. I was eventually able to unclog the drain, but not without cursing a few swear words I usually don't say very often.

So, does anyone want a washer and dryer? Rarely used, premo condition, still shiney shine. Two-bits and it's all yours. I'm just kidding, I wouldn't give away my washer and dryer because I still use them every once in a while when I feel the need to go for a ride...

Well Judge, the jury's out and time to come to a conclusion. Should I conform to society and spend the time to do my laundry the proper way with a washer and dryer? Or keep marching in the shower every morning and save myself a step (and money) in this modern-day domesticated lifestyle of mine?

Give it to me straight Judge, I can take it. Drop the Gavel.