i've just had a brilliant idea

[kirsty b]

i'm really bad cos i just chucked compost in last years without washing em, but i spose if you wanna wash em, it will save getting your hands wet

I've never bothered washing them before, but noticed they are a bit cobwebby and ratty looking. This will do it quickly and I'll be able to give them a good sort out too.

[Hilary B]

If we were not a BIT weird, I don't think we would be on here. Those unweird people out there are so BORING!

[FROSTYFRECKLE]

Lynda you make me laugh BUT sometimes you scare me

[FionaH]

i'm not weird either, i'm just me ....... and i'm unique

You got that right hon! A definite example of thinking outside of the box

[SlugLobber]

Why don't you go the whole hog and pop them in your bath water when you get out of it? They will be nice and clean for the next day

Go easy on the talc, though.

I'd be worried about clogging up the dishwasher. The sediment will drain from the 'washing tank' (no idea what else to call it!!!), but will settle in any u-bends in the water pipes. Make sure you check em, or you might get blockage or reflux and your plates may start to clean less efficiently/the dishwasher will pong. And Manchester stinks enough.

I am allowed to say that, as I come from 20 miles outside Manchester

[shirlthegirl43]

I've been thinking about using the dishwasher to clean pots before new sowings.

Watch out - they would probably melt unless you were just going to use the cold rinse facility