>I usually hand wash big pots and pans and fine glass . Everything else goes in the dishwasher.
>You'll be hand washing your clothes down by the river next.
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>Having said that washing up with children is often a nice thing to do together.

I know this will sound odd, but I'm the exact opposite with a washing machine. I don't think I've ever hand-washed a thing.

My wife does not like fabric softener at all, whereas I use tons of it. So we've been doing separate laundry for years - key to a happy marriage.