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23 People Who Shouldn't Be Allowed To Do Laundry Unsupervised

I'm not a fan of doing laundry. It's just not my favorite pastime, especially since I actually need to use a public laundromat. Oh, the horror — I know.

But at least I know the basic rules that apply to doing the laundry like not mixing blacks with whites, or not overstuffing the machine. It seems, though, that some people may need a lesson or two because they're failing miserably at this simple task.

1. When The Machine Hates You

Reddit | chancew_98

Oh no! I would be so ticked if this happened to me. I don't know where to start with this clean-up. Ugh.

2. This Mishap

If you ever put anything handmade in the washing machine, that's pretty much like playing with fire. It ain't gonna turn out alright.

3. This Misadventure

Reddit | firefighter_82

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I thought you were supposed to take the dryer sheets out of the box before dropping them into the machine?

4. Too Much Detergent?

Reddit | myvibeiztremendous

I'm not sure how this happens to people, really. I mean, just how much detergent does it take to create so much foam lol? I'm baffled.

5. The OxyClean Revenge

Reddit | djames1236

Perhaps this person should rethink their laundry product position. It looks like the OxyClean couldn't stand all the shaking and ran for its life. Ha, ha!

6. This Unfortunate Turn of Events

There's a reason people go to the laundromat to wash their pillows in a large washing machine. It's because they want to avoid this. LOL!

7. This Terrible Mistake

Reddit | swarren31

"I’m a terrible girlfriend and accidentally washed my boyfriend’s pocket watch that he liked," this Reddit user said. That's quite unfortunate for him.

8. This Toilet Paper Accident

Reddit | brbimjumping

This is what happens when rolls of toilet paper fall off the top of the fridge and into the washing machine without you noticing. Those clothes didn't stand a chance.

9. This Incredible Shrinking Job

I never understand how this happens. I guess this is the result when you dry the crap out of your clothes. This sweater is now a crop top.

10. This Lippy Is Not Happy

Oh crap! This girl actually put her lipstick through the wash and the dryer. I'm surprised there's anything left at all. Ha, ha, ha!

11. This Bud's For You

Reddit | Mxmaree

This person couldn't find their headphones for a few days then found them when getting laundry out of the dryer. I wonder if they still work...

12. Always Check Your Pockets For A Hidden Stash

OMG, what in the heck? How could they not know they had so much cash stuffed in their pockets? WTF.

13. The Incredible Shrinking Sweater

I would be so annoyed if this happened to my favorite sweater. I guess now you can just give it to your niece or something.

14. This Shredding Job

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This person learned the hard way that the pillow they thought was washing machine- and dryer-safe just wasn't. I wouldn't want to clean this mess.

15. Is This A Money Laundering Scheme?

Reddit | drawmesunshine

Ha, ha! If this happens to your money after accidentally washing it in the laundry it may be counterfeit. Well, that's one way to find out.

16. Slip Knot

Reddit | virpat

Don't you wish there was a special trick you could use to easily untangle this laundry mess? I know, I wish there was one, too. Ugh.

17. This Total Waste

Oh good going, my darling. Not only does somebody have to clean this mess, but now you're out of detergent. That's quite a puddle waiting for you.

18. Seeing Pink

Remember when you threw that pink shirt in the laundry thinking it would be okay? Now everything, including your sheets, is pretty in pink.

19. This Lip Balm Incident

Reddit | smellypeople

Okay, so the lip balm might be half gone because it got washed in the laundry, but my question is, how are the clothes?

20. When Your Laundry Gets Hijacked

Reddit | Catson2

I dunno what this person did to their washing machine to tick it off but now their laundry is being held hostage.

21. This Unusual Situation

I think somebody didn't realize that you only need one dryer sheet to do the job. This is a little bit like going overboard. Don't you think?

22. This Stressful Situation

otvet.mail.ru | Silence

This person actually washed their anti-stress pillow only to discover it made this mess. Where's that anti-stress pillow when you need it the most? Yikes.

23. I Guess This Is Why Sneakers Don't Go In The Dryer

Oh no! This sneaker looks like it has seen some better days. I have a feeling they won't be too comfortable to wear anymore.

These photos clearly show that some people shouldn't do laundry without some sort of supervision.

Hey, I bet they're good at something — it just isn't doing the laundry, I'm afraid.