How To Do Laundry in a Medieval Château
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- čas přidán 6. 07. 2022
- Many people have asked us for more 'everyday life' in our chateau. Today we show you how a simple task like laundry is on a whole different scale in a medieval, French castle!
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Your laundry endeavors remind me so much of my childhood, hanging the wet laundry out onto the line. The sheets and towels always smelled so good after drying in the sun all day. My grandmother even used an old wringer washing machine when I was very small, and it fascinated me. Getting out stains is a problem with messy husbands as well as children. I use a product called OxyClean that works pretty well, but I will remember the lemon juice trick for particularly difficult stains. I also love the old linens, and it’s hard to not bring them all home!
As for nasty comments, I just imagine that they must not be very happy people. I embroidered this poem when my children were small, and it always reminds me of what’s most important.
Cleaning and scrubbing can wait 'til tomorrow
For babies grow up we've learned to our sorrow,
So quiet down cobwebs and dust go to sleep
I'm rocking my baby, and babies don't keep.
Author: Ruth Hulburt Hamilton
Oh Cyndia, my mum said that verse to me when I had my first baby! And it’s very true Amy 😊 You’ve got your priorities right. Any chance you can have a washer in a back kitchen in the coach house which leads straight out to a washing line? Just thinking about you m’love. Enjoyed watching this vlog though. Best wishes, Christine xx
Cyndia I didn't reply to this at the time but I absolutely loved it!
Often the ordinary things are interesting, showing the laundry also shows us around at the same time. Your wood chip burner set up looks amazing. Don’t let others get you down, you’re doing an awesome job
Amy you are spectacular; you have so many plates in the air from your children, renovations, research, academia, finding time to get everyone fed, visitors etc., etc., and all of that on little sleep. May you all be well. From 🇨🇦
You and your family are doing fantastic. Don’t acknowledge trolls. Jealousy does crazy things to people. 🥰🇨🇦
Can't believe anyone would make negative comments. Myopic people. You are well travelled, as is your husband, you're going back into traditions, culture, and setting up a winery business. You and Marc have two lovely children, who also require a lot of attention due to their ages, yet you have the vision, the commitment, to make something out of your property. It's a beautiful thing. A sterile home is no home at all. We love your attitude, your taking life in your stride, challenges the same. It's not easy, Don't pay attention to the negative forces. Keep going, You have a good following... and supportive subscribers.
I love this sort of daily-life video as much as the renovation ones. A vlog doesn't have to be professionally filmed and slickly edited to be entertaining. It is nice to see things and people as they are.
Great video, thank you- I hate hearing about people writing negative comments, so sorry that it's been difficult for you. You are doing a great job and I appreciate you sharing your life with me/us. I love the everyday stuff even though I'm sure it takes a lot of time to do as well. I think people forget that when filming alone you're always having to go back and get the camera and then reposition the camera etc, never mind the time to edit. You explained it well in your post the other day. I'm wishing your family all the success in the world on this venture, and again, thanks for taking me/us along. :)
Years ago we lived in a late 1800 house that was 3 levels and they put in a laundry shoot in the 3rd floor bathroom near the bedrooms. This was helpful with 4 kids under the age of 5. Hard part was putting the clothes away up 2 flights of stairs.
Another reason that chateaus had maids, i knew that it took work both inside and outside to keep a chateau running and you both are doing a fantastic job.
Thank you for sharing your amazing journey what a great time capsule for your family
Our 1940s house had a laundry shoot. My mother nearly killed us when she saw us jumping down into the laundry cart. 😆 We also hung laundry in the basement. Back in those days she used a wash tub and mangle. I remember when we got our first washer in the mid 60s then our first dryer around 1970.
if space allows>>> dumb waiter!!!! mechanical or electric
I very much enjoyed your laundry video Amy. Your citric acid and sunshine hint will be very useful. Please ignore all those negative comments from unhappy people who find negative everywhere they go. Stay positive in all you do and may God bless you!
I really enjoyed your laundry 🧺 edition, Amy.
Your room for it is quite lovely.
I’m envious of your summer drying line area- beautiful.
Sun dried laundry is amazing.
It also helps to keep whites.
Interesting about Critic Acid and sun as a stain lifter. 👍🏻
I’m a strange bird~as I don’t mind doing laundry or ironing.
Tell Marc we do exist 😉
Guys might not get it- like a dress with pockets 🦚
Your not alone. I love ironing. I find it relaxing. 🙂
Ooh yes! Dresses with pockets are the best!!
it's no nice that you're trying new things Amy. Just try different things and you'll figure it all out.. But don't stop that doesn't solve anything and you've come so far. It might feel like you haven't but you do almost have 20.000 subscribers and that's something to be proud of. 😘😘😘😘 kisses from Holland xxx
I agree with Juliette. Amy you guys are amazing. Thanks for the vlogs. Miss you @jetje goes dutch - skattebolletjie
Well done for putting out a general video, especially given the difficulties you are working under. I, for one, found it interesting. It brought back memories of living in an old homestead on our hot and humid Northland, NZ, dairy farm with three young children and trying to keep up with all the housekeeping as well as working on the farm and helping with our hay contracting business. I felt quite overwhelmed at times. We now live in the stunning South Island where it is much drier. All our laundry is sun dried on outside lines - no dryer for us! I find the old-fashioned Sunlight bar soap great for stains - better than the"modern" stain removers. Take care of yourself in this busy time and remember "this too shall pass" as the children get older and the madness abates. Kia kaha.
South Island NZ is such a beautiful place...lucky you!
You are doing an amazing job balancing all your responsibilities. Please pace yourselves. You have fans.
I really enjoyed another slice of your routine with the laundry. Amy, a disrupted night's sleep can all bring us low at times. You show great resilience and as for recording your life at the chateau on CZcams, just do what you can manage - some CZcamsrs put out a load of content but it might be only 4 minutes long. You and Marc have achieved so much and we like coming along on the journey!
Thank you for the citric acid stain removal tip. You are Superwoman 🦸♀️! Two small children, one husband, a chateau you are redoing, a veggie garden, various animals, visitors.....all to be taken care of by one woman! Just Wow!
That was really interesting as it also shows how hardworking you are. Being a mum, renovating a huge chateau and still needing to do the day to day jobs. I take my hat of to you! I am amazed how organised and tidy everything is considering the shed load of work you all have to do. Many thanks for sharing your journey with us all.
Let me just add another "Well done, Amy!" to the list. This was totally enjoyable. I kept thinking "how long does it take to get to this place and can't you drive or something?" but you are young and fit so... Anyway, thank you for sharing the citric acid tip for stains. I've never heard that and I'll remember it next time I have a stain! Thanks for a great vlog!!
You are one brave Woman!
Doing laundry in the Chateau is a work out! Your home is beautiful!❤️
I started watching you during Nicki Positano & Carlo visited you during holiday!
Oh how lovely you found us that way. They’re such kindred spirits those two!
Amy, you are lovely and so thoughtful… you’ve taken laundry to a level of peacefulness I never knew was possible. 🥰
funny how we always assume others have it as easy as we do. i never imagined laundry for you is such an ordeal - i was exhausted just watching you. I have a clothes line which i love to use as laundry smells so nice after but i don't have to use it - i have a clothes dryer which i can hear over the rolls of thunder that we're experiencing. loved this vlog - keep smiling :>)
Amy you need a little wagon to put your laundry basket in to transfer your clothes to the line and back. Work smarter not harder is a good motto. A little red wagon has so many uses.
We have a little wagon but it’s longer to go and get it than just to carry the laundry! Either way the speed is limited to how fast I can walk, and I’m just about strong enough to carry a laundry basket 😉
Stuff a large jar with lemon peels any time you get, cover with white vinegar. Let steep for a couple weeks. Use for laundry stains or general house cleaning. Hope this helps. I enjoyed the video of the reality of everyday life. Thank you. 💜
You could also take those same lemon peels and cover them with vodka; viola, you have limoncello to enjoy after or while hanging out the laundry. There are many “how to videos” on CZcams showing how to accomplish this very easy process. Enjoy! 🤤🥰
Thanks for the tip!
I do this for cleaning but have never thought to add it to the wash. If I can add a second use for the vinegar/peel mix, dry out the spent peel and sprinkle them through the garden, this works really well to keep cats and other animals out of the flower beds and other plantings.
You two are hardworking people, but what an interesting life and what an idyllic place for your children to grow up!
Thank you Amy. I loved your video. My goodness though it is quite a long walk with heavy washing to arrive at your beauty spot. I couldn't believe how many items kept coming out of one basket! 😳 Another comment mentioned a trolly to transfer it to the line, good idea. I would love to see all the outbuildings when you have time, they are gorgeous. What am amazing and huge machine able to heat all the Chateau etc. Quite incredible and Marc's water system is genius. How wonderful to have fresh spring water. I think you need a large industrial washing machine at some stage. It's really lovely of you to make this video. Has there been a tour of your Chateau, bedrooms etc? I have watched all your videos but don't recall a complete tour. Xxxx🥰
I stayed in the south of France once, they had a huge barn with loads of washing lines, everything dried really quickly even the days it rained. Thanks for showing daily life. I had three kids and the washing was never ending. At about age 13 they were shown how to do their washing. It was always interesting when they ran out of clothes, my daughter just went out and bought more pants, she got the hang of it in the end. Stay well
The heating system was amazing.
Just because you're the best Amy and Marc and I want you to know we care and value the wonderful videos you bring us. 🥰😘 PS: the turkey in the background probably wants a portion of the proceeds for his contribution to the story today. 🤣💕
You’re so kind - thank you so much! I’ve only just worked out that this came from you 😊❤️🙏
@@Chroniclesofrosieres 😘
Bonjour Amy! Call me weird but I loved that! Having lived in a very old, large home in France for 10 years, I too had to move about, room to room, hang washing in cellars as I had a BNB with lots of guests, and use whatever space I could. I loved your drying space with the sunset views…how glorious! And that armoire full of antiques linens…my dream! You’re doing an amazing job, so ignore the “fluff” that some people talk and just be your beautiful self. Sending love ♥️🥰🌞👏👏👏
one of the things I liked about your laundry video is seeing more of the grounds and out buildings. You have such a beautiful property.
Bonjour Amy that was fabulous the citrus acid soak another tip to my diy book I must say the laundry drying outdoors amidst the fragrance of the gardens fresh eco friendly the vintage bedding lulling all to a deep sleep😍👌I just loved spending time with you Amy look forward to life at the medieval Chateau that is your home in France Have a lovely weekend hugs to the children and Marc Abiento😘😘❤️❤️😍😍👌👌🌟🌟
Loved this video, but think you need two machines or industrial size washing machine! Two tiny children are hard work without the renovations and inconvenience around you, you do marvels!
I liked the video....great feeling when the washing line is full and the sun shining. Love the antique linen and linen press.
When I had rust stains on our white lawn furniture cushions, I found a recipe of liquid soap,lemon juice,salt. I put a heavy paste of the mixture on the cushions an put them in the sun for 2 days. I was so excited they came out gorgeous. Keep the mixture wet.
Thanx for the laundry tip, never thought of that idea managing stains. My late mom used to rub Sunlight soap (also lemon based) on her stained washing and then spread it out in the sun as well, before washing. We then lived on a farm in Namibia and there was enough space and sun, very hot sun♨️, to do it that way. That was in the 60s, giving my age away😉
Greetings from Cape Town🤗
It worked very well for soiled nappies (giving away my age😄😄😄)
Loved this for your honesty ! Thank you ! I find it comforting to hear you refusing to play to the gallery of the perfect housewife. It reassures the that I'm normal! Take care! You're wonderful -
Tho undeniably an exhausting, seemingly endless chore and definitely not everyone’s favorite household task, it was very satisfying for me to keep the clothing and linens for our family of 5 clean and organized. Never all done at once of course. Challenging seasons with babies, multiple kids involved in athletics, working a full time day job, returning from camping or long trips, or having a houseful of company for days or weeks make a daunting laundry pile. Figuring out the stain removal system is key! So thankful for automatic washing machines instead of wash boards or the early washers my grandparents used! Also having a dedicated place for laundry is great. I remember the mountainous piles in our utility room spilling over into the hallway. Appreciate your problem solving attitude - life goes quickly and doing the laundry is never the worst thing you have to tackle. Before you know it your kids can share the load/loads. Thankful you have such a beautiful family and obviously enjoy them immensely. Love your channel and watch when you have time to post a video. Don’t know how you do it all!
You need a trolly to get the clothes to the line.
This was interesting! But, oh what a job it must be in winter!
Thanks! Actually it’s easier in winter as everything is hung indoors!
Loved seeing how you do your laundry. I remember many late nights folding laundry after I had put my son to bed.
I really enjoyed this video, and thanks for the Citric acid tip
Amy, I enjoy all of your vlogs! It'a a fascinating life at the Chateau: you and Marc approach everything with so much ingenuity and enthusiasm. Bravo.
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We get enough of “reality” tv. (Which isn’t reality at all, is it?) So thank you for sharing your real life with us. It’s a breath of fresh air.
Loved it! I lived on a commune in Northern California in the 60’s. Although we did not have a chateau, we had tons of laundry & had to either do it by hand, boil water, hang it to dry or drive miles into the closest town to use a laundromat! It was a real task either way!!! I really appreciate all you do as well as keeping it real!❣️
I would have never expected how much work it takes to do the wash! Thank you for this video. Right now I am extremely thankful for my washer and dryer.❤️
Amy, "Like" Thank you for the citric acid idea. I definitely will use that on stains. I have hung out laundry for 53 years. First in Pennsylvania and now for the past 24 years in Florida, USA.
It is a great way to conserve energy.
Well done Amy. Glad we all managed to make you feel a bit better. I love your quirky real chateau life. Loved your Laundry. It’s clearly a full time job in itself. You are Superwomen after all.
I have such tender memories of hanging the laundry on the clothesline with my mother when I was little girl. Thanks for the citric acid tip and the trip down memory lane.
Amy you could use a wagon of sorts to transport baskets
We have one, but honestly it’s not hard to carry a basket!
I just discovered your channel today by watching you with Nicki Positano. I'm looking forward to catching up on all your videos. How wonderful that you have taken over such a huge project and that you do it with complete love. I'm "74," and I can't imagine all of the work you do on a daily basis. It is fun seeing the everyday projects and listening to your enthusiasm over doing all the chores. I would imagine you do have your grumpy days and that too is appreciated. I'm sending you and your darling family lots of loving thoughts. A grandmother in Coos Bay, Oregon.
Great video. Very informative. Love the lemon tip for stains. I appreciate all the creative time and energy you and Marc apply to your wonderful chateau and grounds. And silly me, I wondered why you had a blue chandelier hanging from your clothesline 🤔until you started hanging small items on it ! 😊
😂😂😂
They’re so posh! 😂🤣
Amy you are a go getter! I am a lazy washer - everything is popped in together to wash, then everything into a dryer. I do however have a magical way of getting rid of any stain - spray with peroxide and give a little scrub with dawn dishwashing soap and they vanish instantly. Once you try it any other method seems useless. It is nice to see real life in a chateau because I think many people glorify chateau life unrealistically. OH and negative nellies can sod off. 😉 You are doing a great job Amy - hang in there! 🥰
Hydrogen peroxide is my go to as well. In Canada you can buy a product specifically for baby clothing that you spray on the clothing in advance of washing. It's called Oxy-Clean. I'm no baby, but it works wonders on my tops with pasta sauce, olive oil spills, etc.
P.s. For those viewers with dish washers, citric acid is great for cleaning the insides - pour some in the bottom and run the light cycle. Works like a charm! I used the powdered drink Tang😃
What a waste of Tang. The drink of astronauts! 😂 I love some Tang. Great idea for the washer.
When I have used lemon juice in a recipe I always put the lemon shell in the dishwasher to help with the rinse and a beautiful lemon smell when It's finished and you open the door 🍋
The older ladies in my church always used Tang to clean the big 40 cup coffee urns.
I loved this video ❤️ It's always interesting to see how our modern lives can fit into historical buildings. Thank you for sharing.
I loved this video and love when you share a typical / normal day at the chateau. Actually, I love all your videos. 😊 And tell Mark you are not weird at all for doing the video. It was informative and we got to see parts of the chateau we don't normally get to see or see often. Now Mark has to do a video on the wood chip heating system (if he hasn't already). 😉 Thank you!
Your life seems like a charming adventure to me, "mess" and all. I have watched and enjoyed every one of your videos. Nothing about your life seems boring or mundane. Thank you for sharing some of your life with us.
Amy, frankly i love all of your content, but as laundry is my favorite thing to do this has been my favorite video. Very different from doing laundry in a small cottage in the U.S. i agree with those who requested videos of just everyday life. Thanks for being brave enough to share your life via the youtube. Y'all are a joy to watch.
This was an interesting and fascinating vlog. Thank you for the citric acid (to remove stains) tip. I agree, the outlook from your clothesline (though quite a walk) is very pleasant. I like your linen cupboard. I’m glad you showed us. As always, thank you for another enjoyable (and interesting) vlog 🦚🐓🦃
Oh, I miss hanging laundry outside on the clothesline....nothing like it! I actually loved this segment. Thank you Amy!
I’m a fan and just can’t fathom why people say such things! Obviously you are a busy family and spending quality time with the kids and your chores and renovations come first.....
Love your laundry! ..........❤️ from NZ 🇳🇿
I got tired just watching your grand tour to do laundry. I think your mammoth effort from start to finish is amazing. I will be on the lookout for citric acid, great tip!
You're right, that's a petty awesome laundry room you have Amy! And the outside drying area looks beautiful as well. I found this to be very interesting, it's great to learn how chores, that we all need to do, are done in different areas of the world. I remember hanging clothes outside to dry growing up. I still hang most of my clothes to dry. I love your linen cupboard! Thank you for the citric acid tip, I must try it out.
Moms doing laundry of the world unite! 💪❤️ That was genuinely interesting! Thanks! ❤️ And also how dare someone say those awful things to you! 😱 Honestly, I mean everyone 's laundry room looks like that!
Gall soap also works for stain removal, white vinegar is a good fabric softener for old linens
So happy I watched this video, as I just rescued one of my mother's badly stained crocheted doilies. Shout, Oxiclean, and regular bleach did absolutely nothing to alleviate the stain. Hang in there, Amy, in the blink of an eye, your children will be heading off to college. Savor your time with the little ones, and I have discovered in my long life that when a door closes, a window always opens up.
Yes, Oxyclean is very good - gets aged yellowinsh stains out as well. Thank you, Amy. Quite a walk with the laundry baskets....good exercise. ! What a lovely chateau, and that wood chip heating system is impressive.
Just started watching your vlog as a new subscriber. Watching you and Marc go about living your lives with your beautiful children as you renovate your medieval chateau is pure joy. I look forward to following along. Best wishes!!
I worked for the civil service for 3 years and it taught me about time and motion. My thoughts are, you need to make tasks easier
Both of you are marvelous juggling workdays, projects, animals and precious children. Bravo!
So adorable to share your everyday REAL world with us!! We love your family, vlog, and everyday escapades!!! It’s ALL good❤️❤️❤️
Loved this tour of the whole laundry business you must go through. I wondered why you had so much but then you explained and now I see it's not your normal family home but additional sheets and what not from your business.
I really wish I was able to enjoy laundry like you do! I guess if I had a peacock peeking at me I would! Thank you and Marc for the tips 💘
Laundry is a part of everyone's life daily/weekly whenever
I never knew that about stains definitely I’ll try that thanks 🙂 citric acid I know is good for removing stains in toilets
This was such an interesting video, Amy, thank you. I really don't know how you manage with so many balls in the air, especially with a young baby and so soon recovered from covid. I learned so much and really enjoyed seeing your laundry and heating set up.Try to ignore the nasty people and listen to all the rest of us when we say how much we enjoy your videos.
Oh my Amy, that’s an enormous house to have no helpers, I remember struggling to keep a three bedroom house and garden in order with two young children and going out to work. If and when funds allow, maybe another sink for soaking, or and another washing machine too? I can’t even begin to imagine your workload.
What an excellent video....I have always enjoyed doing laundry and hanging clothes outside is a real bonus as everything always smells so nice and fresh. Thank you, this is real life and a beautiful location to do laundry! Blessings....xo
You and Marc are doing a great job. Ignore the rude people. Vlog when you can. Many of us enjoy your videos. Rest when you can too. So important to take care of yourself. Everything else can wait. I like the real life videos and this one was interesting!
Absolutely charming vlog.
I really enjoyed this! Citric acid also is great for cleaning the washing machine and dishwasher every so often!
Amazing the way you figure the most efficient way to heat, and take care of laundry. It's a never ending chore. I've also followed the laundry challenges at La Lande. Lot's of guests with many sheets, towels, and wash cloths in addition to volunteers and permanent residents clothing. It's the least romantic part of living in a chateau. You and your children always look fresh and neat. Well done!
Great video. Laundry is just part of life, not especially interesting but thanks to wash machines, such a big help. Stain removal tips are always welcome. You deserve a tea break now.
That was lovely to see how you manage your laundry. Great tip about citric acid - must give it a go. You are a lovely genuine and hard working family. Have a great week 🕊💕
Thanks for the citric acid tip Amy!
With a growing family, laundry is never ending. I think your doing amazingly well.
This laundry video is quite fun and helpful too…sorry Marc, Amy’s right!
Daily life,chores, it’s all interesting. Your laundry tip about the citric acid is new to me and might try it over our warm summer months. Thanks for the video!
The linen cupboard is wonderful and yes antique sheets are far superior IMHO. I love my washing line..no better smell in the world than 'sunny breeze' dried washing🌞.
Love a "day in the life of" vlog! We need to find you a laundry basket trolley to save your back. I'm wondering how you coped with this whilst pregnant! And you're looking fantastic Amy - hope you're feeling great too, despite sleep challenges xx
Lovely place to hang out your laundry!!
People who write negative comments are either like that in real life (not your fault), using online forums to vent their frustrations in life (again, not your fault), or are trying to help but need some manners (also not your fault).
AMY u deserve a medal , wow that's a lot of work to do, my hats off to you GREAT JOB.
Love where you clothes line is, just a long walk😂😂😘🥰
Thanks so much for the Citric Acid tip Amy, I'm definitely going to try that. And well done for getting so much laundry done 🙂
Love your folksie choices of music for your charming vlogs of real family chateau life. Great advice! I used to bleach my babies Terry nappies in the sunshine. It worked a treat.💕
I love doing laundry. There’s something so soothing about it. I really love ironing. This was a great video. I’ve been wondering since I first saw you down in the secret laundry garden. I’m perfectly happy with whatever you have the time and energy to show. Are you still using your outside tent/play room/office?
Cheers to Dave the turkey for showing up and showing off. He’s my favorite of your creatures. ♥️
Isn’t it nice that you have viewers who are so perfect that they feel free to criticize? Maybe they should fly over and do the renovations for you or give you loads of money to pay for them so you can just be a tidy little chatelaine.
That’s so great! I think that seeing real life adaptions to unique locations is so interesting. Obviously you had to adapt to doing the laundry when you moved to the chateau and made changes as you went along to best suite your needs. Unlike most of us in North America, we buy a house with a laundry room and no thought goes into it at all, just put the washing into the machine, transfer to the dryer and that’s it!. No beautiful walk around the chateau to a stunning picturesque location to hang the socks and sheets. I’m sure it is hard, heavy and laborious, but oh my you convinced me,it’s pure joy! Also I did not know about the citric acid trick and I will pass that tip along to my children who have small dirty children🤣🤣😂
Love this one, its so real.
More of the real stuff please.
Some people may romanticise about your life, forgetting that washing and basic everyday things needs to be done.
Its not magic, its you'll who has to have to make it work.
Love your hard work, perseverance and dedication to exsisting in this beautiful place.XXXX
Lovely video! I enjoyed seeing how you do your laundry. And I learned something: citric acid works on stains! That wardrobe was HUGE! And the set up for your laundry was, too. I appreciate the thought you put into your videos. Please don't let the negative people get you down; they are idiots and have no place on your channel! Love to you all, try to get some sleep....eventually these little ones grow up and poof! They're gone!
Thank you for taking the time to share your lives with us! I find it very interesting and appreciate "reality"! Keep up the great work and enjoy the journey! Best wishes to you and your family.
You could do with having two washing machines or a larger one ..I dread to think about the ironing...very good idea about the clothes lines especially in the winter xx
It's all in the details. Pay no attention to those who can't see beyond a bit of mess - they have tunnel vision. Thanks for the stain-removing tip!