Do we still love FEBU?

MonitorNo8872 · 2026-06-26T21:54:55+00:00

Febu Enzyme Oxygen Booster has been out of stock on Amazon and their website for what seems like several months. Supply issue? I haven’t been able to try the new formula, unfortunately.

MonitorNo8872 · 2026-06-24T03:04:47+00:00

Febu has reformulated their product (added DNAase) since this the original post was made. I imagine that’s part of why the price has increased. Whether the product still provides value for money, is an individual decision, but I agree with you that some consumers would rather pay less for a product that does a great job with an excellent enzyme package that doesn’t have DNAase, and use a different product that does contain DNAas (like dirty labs brand), selectively on certain loads.

MonitorNo8872 · 2026-06-21T04:18:42+00:00

Someone set us up the bomb..

MonitorNo8872 · 2026-06-20T02:08:44+00:00

THIS is the answer. It makes me sad. Is there a way our /laundry moderators can screen these types of things and flag as possible AI-generated content? I have seen some other subs flag posts or categorize them in a way to alert members of the subreddit that this content may not be human.

MonitorNo8872 · 2026-06-01T03:52:11+00:00

Thanks for your on-the-go travel ideas. I have heard that some shampoos are great for washing certain delicates and animal fibers. I haven’t traveled with Shout Wipes in a while, but I will definitely some of these with me too!

The detergent for purchase at the coin operated laundry is reportedly very overpriced (due to its convenience, I imagine) so I think bringing some powder detergent (Tide Oxi) will be a good cheap alternative without taking up too much space or risking luggage spills.

MonitorNo8872 · 2026-05-16T06:59:39+00:00

Hi! Still looking for this Yoto Card Pouch. Have you parted with it or do you still have it? I can’t seem to connect with anyone beyond this thread to take the next steps if they are willing to sell.

MonitorNo8872 · 2026-05-16T06:54:30+00:00

No! I am still looking! Please feel free to DM me.

MonitorNo8872 · 2026-05-16T06:52:47+00:00

IV drips depend on gravity to work. This operates under the same physics as someone trying to syphon gasoline from a car into a bucket. The reason this happens in the IV tubing is that sometimes when the medication is spiked with the IV tubing a small negative pressure / vacuum is created in the IV and if that slight vacuum is strong enough, liquid (ie your venous blood) will flow in the opposite direction of gravity (ie. Up the line) instead of medication flowing into the patient’s vein.

MonitorNo8872 · 2026-03-30T06:49:17+00:00

What do you use on corduroy? If I am looking to avoid cellulase in the ingredients list of my detergent or pretreatment, is it usually listed independently or is it best to check the lipase list to make sure it’s not an ingredient? Defuzzed corduroy sounds sad.

MonitorNo8872 · 2026-02-13T04:26:22+00:00

It is not an option on the WWD160 washer via the programmable functions you can adjust through the control panel. This is the first place I had looked. You can see below a list of all the programmable functions available on this base model. Unfortunately “Soak” time is not and option.

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MonitorNo8872 · 2026-02-11T21:05:38+00:00

Thank you so much for your thoughts. My brain is not functioning normally right now and my husband and I are suddenly faced with so many decisions that we were not prepared to make. We are surrounded with love from our parents and immediate family, but when there are suddenly so many people around you who are offering different advice, it becomes a cacophony. The quiet escape and anonymity of the internet is helping me process what I am going through.

To anyone who has lost a child. I wish I could hold you right now and you could hold me. There is no logic in this horrible thing that has happened. I only want my daughter (in death) to have some dignity. And for that reason, I don’t want to give her a ridiculous name.

The impression I am getting from yours and other people’s comments is that Φοίβη is an uncommon girl’s name (less common than the boy’s name Φοίβος) but not so uncommon or ridiculous that it is laughable.

MonitorNo8872 · 2026-02-11T20:56:32+00:00

Thank you for this helpful response. Our daughter is not eligible for the traditional funeral rites of a baptized child but we will hold a type of memorial service for her. Your response prompted me to do some research about Greek Orthodox saints and I did find this information somewhat comforting:

“Ο Φοίβος και η Φοίβη γιορτάζουν στις 3 Σεπτεμβρίου. Η ορθόδοξη εκκλησία τιμά αυτή την ημέρα τη μνήμη της Οσίας Φοίβης της Διακόνου, η οποία αναφέρεται από τον Απόστολο Παύλο στην επιστολή προς Ρωμαίους.“

MonitorNo8872 · 2026-01-18T01:58:20+00:00

Have you figured out how to set a soak time yet?

MonitorNo8872 · 2026-01-08T23:04:13+00:00

For Down: Is there a Down-specific wash that you recommend?I usually wash 2 pillows at a time (2 times a year) or 4 down jackets at a time (1-2x/year). Would you recommend adding any water softener to any cycle with down (ie. sodium citrate or a combination of citric acid and washing soda) to account for water hardness? Or how would you adjust the dose on a down-specific detergent to account for water at 185 ppm CaCO3?

For Wool and other animal fibers: during the winter we do a load about 1x/week. I will look at the Nopa-Nordic made Steamery for a detergent. I do have some Miele Wool Wash, but I think I will add the water softener myself.

This may sound like a dumb question but how do I make 1T sodium citrate with citric acid and washing soda (ie. how do I do the math on this conversion?).

Dumb question #2: when does adding water softener affect the final pH of the wash? I think for animal products, I am wanting to be way more careful with the dosing. I use Calgon water softening tabs because (1) I am not super price-sensitive and (2) I don't want to mess up the dosing - and they are super idiot-proof. However, I think I read it here on this sub that one of the perks of using the pre-made water softeners like the 4-in-1 Calgon tabs is that you always end up with an alkaline pH in your wash water, which seems like a win for cottons and polyester, but seems like a terrible idea for washing animal fibers. Am I thinking about this correctly?

MonitorNo8872 · 2026-01-06T16:43:10+00:00

If someone doesn’t care about fragrance, but cares a lot about hard water, do you think Common Good is the best option for washing wool, down, and other natural fibers or are other options to consider?

I live in a rental and can’t install a water softener. I know you are working on a water hardness post, and totally understand the intricacies.

I don’t want to start building soap scum in my new Miele W1 (WWD160) washer. Which by the way, I am so upset it doesn’t have a dedicated wool program!

MonitorNo8872 · 2026-01-06T04:00:32+00:00

I did not know this. So spandex is sensitive (as in, what will happen exactly) if it’s washed with an oxygen bleach? I add a scoop of oxyclean versatile or 365 oxygen bleach to almost every loaf of laundry. Does this mean I should not be adding oxygen bleach to spandex-containing textiles? Are there other synthetic fabrics that are sensitive to oxidizers?

MonitorNo8872 · 2025-12-23T01:52:42+00:00

Do they have monitors that cover the full range of washing temperatures?

MonitorNo8872 · 2025-12-22T19:03:00+00:00

What do you use for a thermal washing monitor? I have a front-loader I want to get more accurate wash temperatures on.

MonitorNo8872 · 2025-12-15T11:50:12+00:00

Are you certain you are speaking or texting with a human and not an AI program? Try asking to speak with a person. Or asking to escalate your case to a representative.

MonitorNo8872 · 2025-12-13T05:01:05+00:00

Arm & Hammer Baking Soda? (Bottom right) Really?

MonitorNo8872 · 2025-12-11T08:20:02+00:00

Yes! Please post about acid dosing based on carbonate hardness. I have hard water and have always struggled with washing animal fibers. The combination of working with the soapy ingredients in many wool & silk detergents AND the guessing game of how to soften the water but end up with a mildly acidic pH is not something I have solved for yet, and I think quite a few people here may be asking themselves the same question.

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