10/15/2024
I would like to take a moment to say how grateful and appreciative I am to those giving their time and resources to help myself and others following the aftermath of Helene.
Water is still yet to be restored.
My son’s care requires nightly water feedings of 1000ml via feeding pump through gastrostomy. This has to be clean water. He also requires twice daily catheterizations for neurogenic bladder. Sterilization is very important.
This is my greatest issue. TMI warning: due to the nature of my son’s disability he is bowel and bladder incontinent. Many places with laundry capabilities have not been allowing blankets, bedding, etc.
I have used my pool water for laundry, toilet flushing, and anything else that doesn’t require sterilization. However, when it comes to “number 2’s”, I have not been able to clean adequately those articles and have had to throw away many bedding articles and his clothing as well.
The odors and stains were to imbedded to continue use.
On any given day I have at least 3 huge bags of his bedding and clothes to do. I am fortunate to have friends whose water has returned and I am able to get some wash done every couple of days. I have not gotten to mine yet.
Does anyone know of an operable laundry mat that can facilitate my needs? One that isn’t disgusting?
I will also be needing to find some good sales on blankets.
P.S. So just a little perspective for judgy people. Things aren’t always how they appear. Everyone is struggling with something whether it looks that way or not.