Plucky Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 I am giving away an appliance and don't have the time to clean it out. I'd like to get one of my kids to do it but there is no guarantee that will happen. Surely, giving away a free, working appliance is enough. What do you think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snickelfritz Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 I would probably wipe up anything obvious, mostly so they weren't thinking "How gross!". Beyond that, I wouldn't worry about making it sparkling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan C. Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 IDK, I think free means they clean it!! You clean if you sell it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindergretta Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 Sheer embarassment would compel me to at least make a swipe at cleaning it, kwim? Is it rude not to or obligatory to clean it? Not IMHO. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plucky Posted March 23, 2011 Author Share Posted March 23, 2011 I would probably wipe up anything obvious, mostly so they weren't thinking "How gross!". Beyond that, I wouldn't worry about making it sparkling. Good point. I can hand one of the kids a wet cloth. It shouldn't take long to do a quick wipe down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plucky Posted March 23, 2011 Author Share Posted March 23, 2011 IDK, I think free means they clean it!! You clean if you sell it. I agree mostly. I do like to clean items before they go to other people. Sometimes though there are too many things going on in a day/week/month. I just want the appliance out of here. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plucky Posted March 23, 2011 Author Share Posted March 23, 2011 Sheer embarassment would compel me to at least make a swipe at cleaning it, kwim? Is it rude not to or obligatory to clean it? Not IMHO. ;) Yeah, we'll take a quick swipe to it. Or at least a kid will. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 It doesn't have anything to do with manners at all. Clean it or don't. The recipient is getting something for free, after all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elizabeth in MN Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 Well, ask yourself how you would feel if you were given the appliance in the condition it's in now. Would you be insulted that it was filthy? What would you think of the people giving it away? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LinRTX Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 Do you know who you are giving it to? If it is just someplace like Salvation Army I wouldn't worry about it. If you know the person, just say you have had a very busy week and did not have time to clean it. Linda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 No, but I'd have to run a dish rag over it too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionfamily1999 Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 I'd tell them it's a little messy and they're welcome to it :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tap Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 Just a general swipe should be good. I would say, as long as you warn the person first...I wouldn't worry about it. I once sold an aquarium that you could barely see through the glass on due to coralline algae ( the hard as a rock algae that forms in a marine aquarium, not the soft-green-easy-to-scrape-kind). I sold it for 1/2 of its used value, but was honest that part of the discount was due the fact that I didn't want to clean it. LOL It was gone within 2 hours of my post on Craigslist, and the people scurried out of her with it like they had struck gold! LOL I knew what I was giving away, I just didn't want to deal with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bettyandbob Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 Depends on the appliance. There is no way I could give away my fridge without cleaning. I don't want anyone to see it even if it's free. My oven/stove combo, I'd run the self-cleaning cycles and wipe the top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plucky Posted March 24, 2011 Author Share Posted March 24, 2011 Update: I handed 13ds a soapy bucket & washrag. He did an incredible job. I wish I could sell it now, but I already gave my word. This kid is going to have fridge duty from now on. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindergretta Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 Update: I handed 13ds a soapy bucket & washrag. He did an incredible job. I wish I could sell it now, but I already gave my word. This kid is going to have fridge duty from now on. LOL :lol: I love it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Elf Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 Well, ask yourself how you would feel if you were given the appliance in the condition it's in now. Would you be insulted that it was filthy? What would you think of the people giving it away? This is exactly what I was thinking. IMHO, the presentation matters a great deal! dirty = trash and clean = a blessing. I'm happy to see the OP's update. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 Depending on what the give-away item is, I'd probably clean it. I just don't think it's a *manners* issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plucky Posted March 24, 2011 Author Share Posted March 24, 2011 Depending on what the give-away item is, I'd probably clean it. I just don't think it's a *manners* issue. You're right it isn't a manners issue. I couldn't think of a better word. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audrey Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 As long as it wasn't smelly or sticky, I don't think it's rude. It is free after all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GnomeyNewt Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 Update: I handed 13ds a soapy bucket & washrag. He did an incredible job. I wish I could sell it now, but I already gave my word. This kid is going to have fridge duty from now on. LOL Awesome thing to find out about your kid! I think it would depend on how dirty something really was. But as you did, a quick wipe down seemed to do the trick which is the least I would do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumping In Puddles Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 Someone gave us a free pool cover once and didn't clean it. My dh opened it up and about 30 mice scattered. :eek: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindergretta Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 Someone gave us a free pool cover once and didn't clean it. My dh opened it up and about 30 mice scattered. :eek: :svengo: Ok, *that* would give me a heart attack! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GnomeyNewt Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 Someone gave us a free pool cover once and didn't clean it. My dh opened it up and about 30 mice scattered. :eek: Yikes! Good reason to atleast inspect it! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsBasil Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 Someone gave us a free pool cover once and didn't clean it. My dh opened it up and about 30 mice scattered. :eek: Eek! I've been given appliances before and I always expected that I would be the one cleaning them. I can't imagine thinking negatively about someone who gave me something I could use because they didn't also clean it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blakereese Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 I would love a free fridge right now! Clean or dirty!! :lol: As long as it works!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hedgehogs4 Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 (edited) I am giving away an appliance and don't have the time to clean it out. I'd like to get one of my kids to do it but there is no guarantee that will happen. Surely, giving away a free, working appliance is enough. What do you think? I'd say clean it out. I don't care what it is. Granted the person receiving it should not look a gift horse in the mouth, but the giver should give from a heart of generosity. Edited March 24, 2011 by Hedgehogs4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hedgehogs4 Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 Awesome thing to find out about your kid! I think it would depend on how dirty something really was. But as you did, a quick wipe down seemed to do the trick which is the least I would do. posted before I saw the rest of the thread...GOOD GOING SON! send him over here...i'll pay him to clean mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5kidsforME Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 I'd say yes...it is bad manners not to clean it out. I don't care what it is. Granted the person receiving it should not look a gift horse in the mouth, but the giver should give from a heart of generosity, not convenience. :iagree: If you were selling it you would clean it up. If you think about it, on one hand if you were to make money off of it you would have it cleaned up and looking spiffy on the other hand you want to give a dirty appliance to someone else that you didn't have time to clean, and they should just be happy with it, because after all you are giving it to them for free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tex-mex Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 A long time ago when we were overseas on missions, we were taught by a veteran missionary the "giving" rule: if you want to give a gift, make it your best offer. No cast offs, books in disrepair, clothing in tatters, mold, rusted tools, etc. We'd usually would get items in horrible condition from churches in the states. Which was a humbling experience if one was in an isolated region with no stores for miles like back in the 80's and 90's for us. Based on that experience, the recipient (usually from a first impression) will appreciate a gift (used) if it is in good condition. With that life lesson drilled into my head from my old friend... I would have cleaned the fridge out spotless before giving it away. I'm happy to hear the OP's 13 yo did a great job!! Problem solved! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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