I’ve just put 99.% alcohol in my washing machine by mistake…

[Tom Bigglestone]

Hi all,

I’d really appreciate some advice. I’ve just put half a cup full of rubbing alcohol in my laundry draw by mistake - I thought it was my white vinegar. I’ve taken the draw out and got rid of most of it as it hadn’t gone anywhere - unlike the detergent. But am a little weary to continue as I’ve read about the risk of fire, as some sloshed into the other two compartments either side. I haven’t put any clothes in yet, but I have put in two caps of detergent either side. Does anyone know a sad way to proceed?

Thanks very much in advance for any help,

Tom

 

[fowlerboi]

Is there anything in the instructions on the fault finding section on what to do when accidental flamable liquids get put inside the machine?

The options I've got are

• clear as much as you can, let it evaporate and then wash it down
• Take it outside using a long hose and extension lead run a cold wash only
• buy a new one

 

[ShaunCorbs]

Clean it out as much as you can

Fill the trays up with water to full height mark

Then run a wash like normal will flush anything out

 

[gmartine]

Half a cup isn't much to worry about. It's usually a fairly neutral PH and will end up evaporating but may leave some stink. As above run a wash cycle or more if required.