Am I just doing laundry wrong?!

Post date: 2020-02-27 10:11:14

MY ISSUE: my laundry comes out of the washer SO LINTY AND DOG HAIRY. I have run everything through the dryer so they are clean-looking enough to wear, which sucks because I'd rather hang them on the line. MY QUESTIONS: Is this just how life is with an old washing machine? Is my dog hair level just that unmanageable? Do I just need to replace or clean a doodad on my washing machine? Am I doing something wrong? Things I've already tried and more below the fold!

I have a crappy old top loading washer in my rental, but it seems to be working correctly. I have had this problem at most of my crappy rentals with crappy washing machines.

I have already reduced my load size considerably, in my early years of doing my own laundry I would CRAM THAT SHIT IN THERE. Now I don't fill the washing machine over half full.

I use Arm & Hammer detergent, do not use liquid fabric softener, and use a wool ball as a de-static-er in my dryer

I don't separate whites from colors, but certainly could start I guess.

My current process is: Wash a load of laundry, put it in the dryer for 20ish minutes with no heat, just air, then air dry outside. For my blacks and work clothes, I dry them entirely in the dryer so they actually look black & clean.

I am reluctant to start using liquid fabric softener because I don't like it at all, and certainly don't mind stiff fabric fresh off the clothes line.

My dream would be that I wash my clothes with a simple & effective detergent, they come out clean, and I hang them on the line to dry.

We do have A LOT of dog.

Help me grown up, please.

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