Azizi, that tradition holds in my house too. As a matter of fact, right at this moment I have throw rugs in the dryer, sheets and slipcovers in the washer and my dog's bath stuff waiting by the tub. The last washer load will deal with my dogbath-wet clothes and whatever else remains.

I don't know where I got the tradition- we didn't do it in my childhood home. Maybe it is what Cruiser implies- it is one way to ensure that the whole house gets cleaned at least once a year!

I have read DailyKos on occasion, mostly in response to something you have written before. It's interesting but not surprising that they too sometimes have the same discussions the Mudcat has. Thanks for posting it.

Ebbie