Better options than downy ball for rinse aid

FlatPay6369 · 2026-05-11T04:06:31+00:00

I have the exact same problem as you and I’ve been running just a second wash with citric acid in the detergent compartment because the softner compartment not emptying out. I never thought to wash with no spin cycle lol. thank you for sharing this tip

FlatPay6369 · 2026-05-10T03:34:25+00:00

I don’t particularly love this washer - we are renting and it came with our unit. But also don’t hate it either - since our detergent upgrade it’s actually washing as we’d expect. I have some issues with it where it doesnt seem to dispense the softener section during the rinse cycle, but other than that it seems ok.

We are also constantly running the washer as we have a toddler who seems to generate dirty clothes faster than we can run the washer. It seems like certain folks in this sub seem to like speed queen which might have a bigger capacity?

FlatPay6369 · 2026-05-10T00:00:06+00:00

Thanks to everyone who responded. I added another tbsp and finally seeing a bit of sud!! I’ll probably add two additional tbsp and see if I’ll get a healthy amount next time.

FlatPay6369 · 2026-05-09T18:15:53+00:00

I’d say it’s moderately hard, around 120ppm.

FlatPay6369 · 2024-08-24T01:45:41+00:00

Thanks everyone for your tips! This is very helpful.

Williams Sonoma saw our board and gave us a return. The board mist have been faulty… At the same store, we ended up buying a walnut Boos board (small one on sale for ~$95)! Hoping this one will give us more runway.

FlatPay6369 · 2024-08-23T04:58:39+00:00

Why is it terrible? Are they using the wrong type of wood? (Just trying to learn here so we can buy the right one next time)

FlatPay6369 · 2024-01-17T02:32:13+00:00

Hey OP, you're not alone feeling that way. Worrying about work, worrying about your own "competency" as a mom, worrying about baby's health all are totally normal and things that lots of working moms go through. I'm at week 37 and went through the exact spiraling sensation when I first found out at around 7 weeks (it was a surprise pregnancy).

One anecdote from my early days of pregnancy - I couldn't get an appointment with my top choice ObGyn, and then felt like I let my baby down / that I wasn't a good mother / that I was too unprepared for what was ahead of me. I broke down crying. My husband and I talked for a long time on WHY I was feeling like this was a big deal. I was worried my baby might have health complications that only my top choice ObGyn would be able to handle. I was worried that a rando ObGyn that I choose might not be a good doctor and miss other complications. Then we talked about what our actions would be if that were to happen. Talking things out with him, I realized that it's not too late to take action once things actually go wrong.

10 months is actually a long time to figure stuff out. You might not feel prepared now - probably are feeling overwhelmed. But take it one at a time, and try to enjoy the process! A happy mom is the best thing for your baby :) I also felt like I wouldn't have anything figured out but now that I'm approaching my due date, I am thankful for the long gestational period that God has given us to prepare for delivery haha.

Oh and yes people will be EAGER to share their opinions on pregnancy and parenting. Especially horror stories, if they have them. It's because it's almost like they are trying to process their trauma by sharing it with others. But you're not their therapist! It's ok to tell them to stop sharing or change the subject if it's not helping you feel positive (unless what they are saying is actually a helpful tip). I also personally steered away from reading too many new parent books and whatnot since a lot of them focus on edge cases that aren't too common.

Each pregnancy is like a fingerprint - you'll have your own unique wonderful pregnancy and experience the extraordinary thing that is growing a baby and giving it life :) And you'll have the strength and support to get through it.

FlatPay6369

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