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zeekidvicious
New Novice
2 years ago
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No "Clean Up" option when selecting dirty dishes? (only "Throw away")

RE: This Thread  - I am experiencing the exact same issue as JaideMoon 

  

I've searched and searched, and I cannot figure out why this is happening. When I select a dirty dish or glass, the only option that shows is "Throw away"

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I've seen things about items stuck in microwaves, ovens or dishwashers - I don't have a microwave or dishwasher, and the oven is empty and able to be used fine.

I've also read that there might be a dish stuck somewhere out of reach - searching the house over and over, I can't find anything. I also saw that if this is the case, you can hire a maid and go to CAS or leave the lot so that the message "a maid visited while you were away" shows - and they would have found and cleaned all the dishes.

I tried to use a mod to change the default plates to something else, hoping it would go from a paper plate to a china one, but it doesn't work. I also thought maybe the cooking skill wasn't high enough, but it doesn't seem to change anything - and I don't recall seeing this on other saves I've played.
I thought maybe having an open plan kitchen might have something to do with it, so enclosed the kitchen into a separate room, but it didn't change anything. I've also tried using several different kitchen sinks.

The above linked thread also advises two CCs cause the issue, AutoBrushTeeth, and Dont wash dishes were you angry poop - however, I do not have these mods. 

After repairing the game, and deleting the cache, it still happens.

Has anyone experienced and fixed this? Or know how it should be fixed?

  • luthienrising's avatar
    luthienrising
    2 years ago

    You can start with the lists at Broken/Updated Mods . If that doesn't help, though, you'll need to do a 50-50. 50-50 on your Mods folder.

    This means organizing the files there into bite-size batches (with any files they require, like XML Injector or a Core Library mod or mesh) and testing one batch at a time. For each test, delete the file called localthumbcache, then put only that batch in Mods. If your game behaves as you expect, set that batch aside as "cleared" and delete localthumbcache again. If it doesn't behave as you expect, take out half the batch and see if you're closer to finding the culprit. Remember to delete localthumbcache each time. You'll find some 50-50 method tutorials online too. Once you isolate the file, you can go find out if there's an updated version.

    If this is a new issue for you, you might first test a batch of things you added recently.

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  • Hi @zeekidvicious Can you test this with *no* mods just in case it turns out to be one? Exit Sims 4 then drag your Mods folder to your desktop. Then delete the file called localthumbcache from Document > Electronic Arts > The Sims 4. If you think you might accidentally forget to exit without saving after testing, copy your Saves folder to your desktop too, to back it up. Now open Sims 4 and see if you still have the problem. If you don't, you can start the process of figuring out what from your Mods folder was causing it.

  • zeekidvicious's avatar
    zeekidvicious
    New Novice
    2 years ago
    @luthienrising Removing the mods, it does work, which means it's one of the mods, I guess. The problem is that I have ~1,500 mods - is there an easy way to figure out which one specifically is causing this issue?

    It's weird because it started only when I started this new game, and I didn't download anything new before starting - the issue was right from the beginning; as if the issue just didn't affect the previous game I was playing.
  • luthienrising's avatar
    luthienrising
    Hero+
    2 years ago

    You can start with the lists at Broken/Updated Mods . If that doesn't help, though, you'll need to do a 50-50. 50-50 on your Mods folder.

    This means organizing the files there into bite-size batches (with any files they require, like XML Injector or a Core Library mod or mesh) and testing one batch at a time. For each test, delete the file called localthumbcache, then put only that batch in Mods. If your game behaves as you expect, set that batch aside as "cleared" and delete localthumbcache again. If it doesn't behave as you expect, take out half the batch and see if you're closer to finding the culprit. Remember to delete localthumbcache each time. You'll find some 50-50 method tutorials online too. Once you isolate the file, you can go find out if there's an updated version.

    If this is a new issue for you, you might first test a batch of things you added recently.

  • zeekidvicious's avatar
    zeekidvicious
    New Novice
    2 years ago
    @luthienrising That's some very helpful advice! Thanks for that. I went through my history and tried with a few recent CCs with no success, so I will start broadening!
    Thanks for your help Luth 💚
  • luthienrising's avatar
    luthienrising
    Hero+
    2 years ago

    My pleasure! I'm in and out this weekend, but if you need any added support, please feel free to post!

  • FYI this has now been resolved. I went through all my mods, 50% at a time, and figured out it was the "no washing dishes in the bathroom" script. After figuring this out, I realised that the lot I had downloaded from the library/gallery didn't really define where the kitchen was, and the bathroom had a door with panes in it; so, I renovated the whole floor and put the kitchen in its own room - now everything works as it should!

  • uhriahx's avatar
    uhriahx
    Rising Novice
    2 years ago

    I've discovered which mod it is causing the issue. It's LittleMsSams' 

    LittleMsSam_RSM_BG_AutoBrushTeethAfterPuking_Addon_DisabledBrushTeethSinksWillAllowWashDishesOnly

    Having this mod in your game will cause your sims to not be able to wash dishes at the sink. The error, throw away will appear due to the mod's coding.

  • Princessory's avatar
    Princessory
    Seasoned Novice
    6 months ago

    It worked !!! I’m so greatful to you for leaving this comment. I’ve been having this problem for months . 

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