Washing Machines

Teen Gets Trapped In Washing Machine

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A 13 year old Canadian boy recently became entrapped in a top loading washing machine, after seeking out shelter in the appliance during an innocent game of Hide-and-Seek. Prior to calling for emergency assistance, the boys grandmother tried to free him, to no avail, by adding liquid detergent to the washer. According to CBC News, … Read more

How To Prevent Laundry Room Drownings

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Most parents, grandparents and other caregivers of infants and young children are unaware that the laundry room could be the site of an accidental home drowning.  Sadly, many parents who would never dream of leaving a child unattended in the bath or poolside do not bother to childproof or restrict unsupervised access to home laundry … Read more