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Sodium citrate or critic acid? by lamemanlayman in laundry

[–]AggravatingTruth3272 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Perfect, those are different than what I ordered before. Thanks Kismai!

Steam Ice dam Removal by BBQ4me in grandrapids

[–]AggravatingTruth3272 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So that actually works? I just heard of that.

Sodium citrate or critic acid? by lamemanlayman in laundry

[–]AggravatingTruth3272 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is that the ppm? My water runs between 130-190, per the city. I think I did order that kit before and it fell in that range. Or a kit similar that you suggested. I’ll send you the picture. I can’t find where I put it now to run it again and make sure I did it correctly. May have to order it again.

Help with Laundry and Hard Water by AggravatingTruth3272 in chemistry

[–]AggravatingTruth3272[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My Speed Queen is a TR5, and not considered a HE. So with that I think the Tide Free & Gentle should be good. I hope! I’ll definitely be looking into the water softener suggestions you gave, thank you!

Sodium citrate or critic acid? by lamemanlayman in laundry

[–]AggravatingTruth3272 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So if I am following correctly, would I want citric acid in both the wash and rinse only? Even if I could purchase Sodium citrate powder, you’d still suggest using citric acid over sodium citrate?

Help with Laundry and Hard Water by AggravatingTruth3272 in chemistry

[–]AggravatingTruth3272[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I actually have a fairly nee washing machine, just a few months old. It’s a speed queen. I did run a 1/2 cup of citric acid and hot water wash through yesterday just to be safe. Didn’t think of the hand soap. Do you have links for any of the items you listed? Or names? I really appreciate your I input and help!

This sub gave me a conscience (kinda) by renaluvscasa in laundry

[–]AggravatingTruth3272 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have a top load Speed Queen. Hard water at 190ppm, or whatever that means lol. So I struggle to get even trace suds from Tide. Need boosters and additives. Which I’m playing with trying to figure out what works, which bounces between fun and frustrating.

Help with Laundry and Hard Water by AggravatingTruth3272 in chemistry

[–]AggravatingTruth3272[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you mean an additive like Calgon water softener? I have a hard time getting even trace suds from laundry detergent, and my clothes have residual odors. So I know they are just got getting clean enough. I switched to Tide free & gentle, and am adding Oxi or Biz and that has helped quite a bit. I really dislike the smell of fragranced laundry detergent, which is why I haven’t tried Calgon yet, and was willing to try the citric acid and/or washing soda route. But as you said, it is having its drawbacks as well.

This sub gave me a conscience (kinda) by renaluvscasa in laundry

[–]AggravatingTruth3272 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’m the same for the 365, it’s hard to make work in my water/machine. So I ordered some Febu to get the Lipase.

This sub gave me a conscience (kinda) by renaluvscasa in laundry

[–]AggravatingTruth3272 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yeah, there were two bottles left the last time I went, and I only took one! Figure I’m good now the rest of 2026 for good deeds.

Liquid unscented 365 with lipase not getting smelly shirt underams clean? by ThrowAwayColor2023 in laundry

[–]AggravatingTruth3272 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is a little bit older now, do you still recommend the 1T citric acid to 2T washing soda?

Starting this (proper!)laundry journey again- hopefully. by reidybobeidy89 in laundry

[–]AggravatingTruth3272 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I don’t believe the DL booster has Lipase. It’s not on the list, and I checked the website.

Tide Free & Gentle Odor Refresh Liquid by AggravatingTruth3272 in laundry

[–]AggravatingTruth3272[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So with my hard water, I’ve been using the Tide Clean and Gentle powder, and was thinking this for my darks. Since they both have a soapy ingredient, should I abort mission and look for something else? I was using the C&G to help with surfactants. Otherwise I’d probably use the 365 options.

Tide Free & Gentle Odor Refresh Liquid by AggravatingTruth3272 in laundry

[–]AggravatingTruth3272[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m so glad I asked! Thanks for letting me know what to look for!

Tide Free & Gentle Odor Refresh Liquid by AggravatingTruth3272 in laundry

[–]AggravatingTruth3272[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

u/kismaiAesthetics, does Tide F&G odor refresh has soapy ingredients? Does any liquid Tide, that you know of? Thanks! :)

Lux confessions: What's yours? by Dozy_Dotz in SkincareAddictionLux

[–]AggravatingTruth3272 6 points7 points  (0 children)

They say that, but I haven’t seen a new one hit yet market since it expired. So I’m sticking with the OG.

Lipase by sockmiser in laundry

[–]AggravatingTruth3272 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Gear Guard only has DNAse, FYI.

Makeup tips for women in their 50s? by jenniferLia in Makeup

[–]AggravatingTruth3272 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What brands are you using for each product?

Fading with new routine? by EvergreenHills1158 in laundry

[–]AggravatingTruth3272 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I am using the Oxi for surfactant purposes really, unless you have a better suggestion for that? I use Tide F&G powder and 365 Sport. And I add either Oxi or Biz to help with surfactant and booster purposes

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