You Dirty Rat

We found out that we have a rat in the basement. Since the washer and dryer are in the basement, I suggested that we just teach the rat how to use the washer and then we could throw the laundry down and then pick it up once a week.
K suggested that we call an exterminator.
K is scared of rats and mice in a manly sort of way, so I guess that the exterminator will win over a laundry trained rat. Laters.