How NOT to clean basket type nests.

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How NOT to clean basket type nests.

Post by jabo322 » Thu Apr 24, 2008 2:01 pm

I discovered yesterday that putting these bamboo and woven nest baskets in the washing machine is not a good idea. I put four in, but when the wash was finished only two had survived. The other two had completely disintegrated :shock: . Fortunately it didn't take that long to fish all the splinters out of the washer :lol: .

Btw, I have put them through the dishwasher with good result. I guess the clothes washer is a bit too rough. Maybe I should have used the gentle cycle :) .
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Post by atarasi » Thu Apr 24, 2008 2:20 pm

LOL! I'm sorry, but the idea of putting those bamboo nests in the washing machine is funny! :lol:

A dishwasher would probably distort them too. They are cheap enough to just replace them. They have plastic nest boxes that will withstand the dishwasher.

Still laughing.... :lol:
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Post by Bonzo » Thu Apr 24, 2008 8:45 pm

How can anyone feel safe placing a nasty nest box in a dishwasher :shock: when you use the dishwasher for everyday dishes that you eat off of :roll: :?:

I'm sorry but imo that cant be to safe [-X
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Post by kittani79 » Thu Apr 24, 2008 9:41 pm

It's just a little bird poop...

Nothing some boiling hot water and soap can't take care of.
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Post by FeatherHarp » Fri Apr 25, 2008 7:23 am

I got such a giggle out of your story :D ....and you are brave for posting your experience....LOL!

Live and learn....I don't have a dishwasher so I won't have to worry about that happening to me. :wink:

Thanks for sharing the funny moment!
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Post by jabo322 » Fri Apr 25, 2008 8:16 am

Bonzo wrote:How can anyone feel safe placing a nasty nest box in a dishwasher :shock: when you use the dishwasher for everyday dishes that you eat off of :roll: :?:

I'm sorry but imo that cant be to safe [-X
I hear where you're coming from, but I have done all my pets stuff in the dishwasher for years. I do soak the nests in bleach water to soften things up, then knock off what I can with a stream of water. Hot water, soap and bleach take care of anything else just fine :D .
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Post by mickp » Sat Apr 26, 2008 9:16 am

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

if only I got to laugh this much every day, thank you Jabo.

never bothered to wash my nests either, I just throw them away and put in a new one
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