Broke My Washer With Consultant Bag

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Discussion Overview

This thread discusses a participant's experience with damaging their washing machine after attempting to machine wash their consultant bag. Various participants share their reactions, personal experiences, and thoughts on the situation.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based

Main Points Raised

  • One participant shares their experience of breaking their washer by washing their consultant bag, noting the mess inside the bag and the resulting damage to the machine.
  • Another participant expresses sympathy and relates to the feeling of making poor decisions despite knowing better.
  • Several users mention their own experiences with washing machines, including one who accidentally put an envelope in the wash.
  • One participant offers potential troubleshooting ideas for the washing machine's issues, suggesting it could be a simple fix.
  • Another participant discusses the importance of balance in the washing machine and asks if anything else was washed with the bag.
  • One participant, identifying as a consultant, shares an update that their husband, an engineer, was able to fix the washing machine, explaining the issue was related to a broken lid switch.
  • Several users express relief and humor about the situation, particularly regarding the quirks of engineers.
  • One participant inquires about whether the consultant bag was cleaned successfully after the incident.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ on the appropriateness of washing the consultant bag in a machine, with some participants sharing similar experiences of mishaps while others focus on troubleshooting the washing machine issues. No clear consensus emerges regarding the best approach to cleaning the bag.

Contextual Notes

The discussion reflects personal experiences and opinions related to mishaps with household appliances and the challenges faced by consultants in maintaining their equipment.

Who May Find This Useful

Participants in the consultant community who may relate to the challenges of managing their consultant bags and household appliances could find this discussion relevant.

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Soooo, I managed to break my washer by stupidly deciding to machine wash my big consultant bag. I had not completely unpacked it for some time, and last night I decided to. Lo and behold, there was some kind of liquified something that had at one point in time been an ingredient at a show. It was gross and all over my bag, so, surface washing really didn't seem like it would work. I knew I probably shouldn't wash it in the machine, but I couldn't think of anything else to do. So, I tried it. When it started banging around in the spin cycle, I just let it go. BAD move! Some random plastic piece was sitting in the bottom of the washer when I took the bag out. Today, my washer does not work! To top it all off, I have shows all weekend and haven't done laundry in about a week. I have no pants! Ugh!

So, I'm here to tell you, no matter how gross and dirty your bag gets, DON'T wash it in the machine! You're better off throwing it out and buying a new one! That's only a few $$ compared to the probably hundreds of $$ you will have to pay to get your washer fixed or possibly replaced!:cry:
 
Oh, that stinks! I hate when I do things like that .... know i probably shouldn't, but what could it hurt? right? Ugh! good luck with that!
 
OH NO! That's terrible!
I JuST put my envelope in the washing machine that holds the baker today...
 
Oh, Jane! I'm so sorry.
 
What is the machine not doing? If it's filling up with water & draining properly but not "spinning" during the spin cycle - then it's just the belt & is a VERY easy fix. If it's the middle section that's not agitating during the wash cycle, then you probably did break something that will need to be replaced. (((hugs)))
 
Is the machine off balance??? Did you wash anything else with the bag??? Or is something stuck between the agitator and the bottom of the machine??
 
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An update: I've never been happier to be married to an engineer! Seriously, most of the time the quirky part that goes along with it drives me nuts! But, Friday he came home and fixed the thing when he got home from work! It turned out to be the switch that tells it the lid is closed that broke off. So, it would get to the point that the lid could be up and stop. SOMEHOW, my husband figured out a quick fix to fool it into working until he can get the part to replace it. PHEW!

And, to answer other questions...no I didn't wash anything else with the bag, which put the machine off balance and apparently made it go crazy!

NEVER WASH THE CONSULTANT BAG IN THE WASHER!
 
That's good news, Jane! LOL - engineers can be pretty handy to have around, if you can handle them the rest of the time!! ;) (my brother is an engineer - ugh!! I totally get it!!)
 
I am so glad it worked out! After all the years I spent in broadcasting, I know exactly what you mean about engineers! A quirky but kind and sometimes helpful people!
 
Congrats!!!! I am just curious, did the bag get clean???
 

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What should I do if my consultant bag broke while using it for Pampered Chef?

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