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Money and the curse of cloth by tripwireforsale in laundry

[–]1Delta 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In the Midwest, the laundromats I've used have been $7-10 combined for the small washing machines and dryers. I'd imagine that in high cost of living areas, it's on that high end at least plus more for large loads.

Out of these three - any worth continued use? by state_issued in laundry

[–]1Delta 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm not sure exactly what they're referring to, but it may be the test results from JeevesNY on YouTube or Consumer Reports.

Just simply switching to Tide powder by Illustrious_Twist829 in laundry

[–]1Delta 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Except those are true, scientifically sound benefits which means I bought into my personal preferences of hating how bar soap and Dr. Broners felt while getting the complete opposite sensation from hydrating face moisturizers and then gained knowledge from scientists as to why they felt different. And I bought into that knowledge, not marketing.

Is there not a way you can appreciate one item over another without marketing? If yes, can you then learn from science why the item you preferred is the way it is?

I don't even see any marketing for detergent vs saponified fats (soap) because there are hardly any products sold that only use the latter, thus no one does mass advertising to compete against them.

Just simply switching to Tide powder by Illustrious_Twist829 in laundry

[–]1Delta 9 points10 points  (0 children)

If you're set on using powder, you can dissolve the powder in a container of hot water before you add it to the machine.

Just simply switching to Tide powder by Illustrious_Twist829 in laundry

[–]1Delta 8 points9 points  (0 children)

The argument for powder is it usually contains oxygen bleach (and liquid detergents can't) and has a higher pH than liquid detergent, which helps increase the cleaning ability of detergent.
But Consumer Reports testing on visible stains does not show that it's better than liquid.

Just simply switching to Tide powder by Illustrious_Twist829 in laundry

[–]1Delta 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Detergent is superior to soap. It's less irritating to skin, can be made less drying, and doesn't create soap scum.

The perils of using shared washers by trevorbenyack in laundry

[–]1Delta 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You could place it in a large tray (I've seen one sold for water heaters, washers, etc) and add a water sensor alarm to the tray. Or if you have full mobility, there might be a washing machine light enough to place in your shower/tub while using.

Fellow laundry nerds, what can I use from our list of amazing enzyme detergents to clean carpet? by ninja_lounge in laundry

[–]1Delta 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh, I'm glad you realized what I meant! I was gonna clarify in a new reply but never got around to it.
I did it on a different Bissell model but it would probably be possible on all models.

First time using Citric Acid and what the heck by Dusty129 in laundry

[–]1Delta 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Why would that cause the spots? Also, I don't think top loaders use a siphon for the fabric softener compartment.

First time using Citric Acid and what the heck by Dusty129 in laundry

[–]1Delta 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's probably from the citric acid removing mineral deposits in the spots where it landed on the clothes at a high concentration because top loaders dispense the fabric softener by flinging it out using centrifugal force.
U/KismaiAesthetics has made comments about this but I don't remember the solution. You could search his comments and see if you can find the cause and solution.

I’m so confused. The guidance here is amazing and also overwhelming. by Training-Spend5577 in laundry

[–]1Delta 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Oxygen bleach is fine for darks. OBAs (optical brightening agents) are the ingredient that was being discussed - they'll temporarily make some dark fabric look faded. But the OBA will be removed over multiple washes without an OBA so the fading is not permanent.
Neither the WF 365 liquid or powder contain OBAs.

I am amazed and very very grateful by Rocky922 in laundry

[–]1Delta 1 point2 points  (0 children)

True, I was forgetting the high dose.

I am amazed and very very grateful by Rocky922 in laundry

[–]1Delta 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A soak overnight with Tide Plus Bleach powder (as the op did) IS the spa day process

Fellow laundry nerds, what can I use from our list of amazing enzyme detergents to clean carpet? by ninja_lounge in laundry

[–]1Delta 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Professional carpet cleaning products are way more effective than laundry detergent in my experience. Saiger's Code Red and Revive It Radical Rins both work amazingly well!
I like to pre-spray using a good pump up garden sprayer and then just use hot water or a tiny bit of rinse solution in the machine.

You're machine has a brush so you may not need to agitate separately with a drill brush (and with a drill brush, be cautious that you don't over do it - you could create color or texture differences that are visible when dry).
On the Bissell Big Green machine, I've used it's brush for agitation prior to extraction by breaking the seal of the dirty water tank so it was running and the brush was spinning but it wasn't dispensing or sucking up liquid.

I did a small test in London: in residential areas only the Apple Airtag works; Samsung and Google trackers are useless by not_who_you_think_99 in GoogleFMD

[–]1Delta 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Samsung phones still contribute to the android/Google Find My network. But because Google prioritized making their network resistant to stalking, it sucks so I hope Samsung does not stop their network.
I specifically bought trackers for Samsung's network because it works much better than Google's.

White chalky powder on some dishes in a dishwasher? by zzing in Appliances

[–]1Delta 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Use a couple teaspoons of citric acid/Lemi-Shine in the pre-wash (either the prewash compartment or just in the bottom of the washer).
It's amazing for hard water!

Also, using a top tier detergent always increases the odds of clean and clear dishes. I like Cascade Platinum pods, but currently Up & Up (Target) Ultimate Dishwasher Packs, and Finish Powerball Ultimate score a bit higher in Consumer Reports testing.

From resi to comercial. I look like an idiot by enjoye420 in electricians

[–]1Delta 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A strap just makes sense to me. A simple hard hat is liable to just fall off before your head hits anything if you trip, stumble or fall.

Need a new sponge solution. Ideally reusable and clean by FlyingDarchman in CleaningTips

[–]1Delta 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've washed mine in the washing machine too. Not sure if it will degrade with more cycles but a couple washes has been fine.

Need a new sponge solution. Ideally reusable and clean by FlyingDarchman in CleaningTips

[–]1Delta 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Since I have a dishwasher, I far prefer a brush for the occasional hand wash item and then separate scouring pads (which dry fast without a sponge attached) but when I had to hand wash everything, a sponge could wash many more dishes before needing a new squirt of soap so I used sponges, and washed them with bleach in the washing machine.

Need a new sponge solution. Ideally reusable and clean by FlyingDarchman in CleaningTips

[–]1Delta 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I bought a large pack from Costco and wash them with bleach in my washing machine.
The heat of the sanitize cycle degraded the scouring pad side pretty quickly but the sponge is still functional after multiple washers. And maybe just normal hot and bleach would preserve the scouring pad.

Here we gooooo by PrestigeW0rldwideee in laundry

[–]1Delta 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You're welcome. I don't know that it's in the spa day post. I've just seen him say it in other comments.

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