Rachel, the guys on the boat will run the washer and dryer for a pair of socks.. Had one fella that washed his clothes from the day before, EVERY day and it was always 2 loads... 1 shirt, 1 pair of pants = 1 load....
2 socks and 1 underwear+ load 2...

catnapper, seems like you got it squared away but I think I would have hid the soap and see if anybody asked what happened to it or shut the water to the washer off.. .. Had a bit of fun with it before I made an announcement..