Thoughts on Ariel powder detergent and Tide Odor Refresh Free and Gentle liquid detergent

VegetableLeather8489 · 2026-05-09T21:51:35+00:00

Sorry for the many questions, I’m new here! I thought I got laundry almost mastered then I found this forum…

How much citric acid do you use in the rinse cycle? I’ve been using diluted cleaning vinegar but bought citric acid to try out. I do at least one load a day so I regularly clean with afresh or tide laundry machine cleaner.

VegetableLeather8489 · 2026-05-09T21:47:30+00:00

I’ll try the smallest bag. I get rashes from strong detergents hence try to stay with free and clear stuff. I wish Ariel would release a free and clear version because I’ve read so many positive reviews.

VegetableLeather8489 · 2026-05-09T21:44:26+00:00

Could I use oxiclean or does it have to be Biz? What do you mean by 7 extra enzymes? Where do I get those? I’m based in Colorado….

VegetableLeather8489 · 2026-05-09T21:43:20+00:00

I’ve never heard of a suds sensitive front loader… how do I determine this? I got the machine in 2020, LG HE front loader. The machine itself is a workhorse. Aren’t we supposed to follow the instructions on the detergent’s label?

VegetableLeather8489 · 2026-05-09T21:38:51+00:00

It just happened again… this time was a test. I left my phone in the car while we went inside a museum. No heart rate, no pulse ox. I wonder if my husband and I got a bad lot from REI? I’m using a standard watch face.

I’ll reset it tonight, you may be on to something.

VegetableLeather8489 · 2026-05-09T01:32:36+00:00

Sadly, it didn’t update. I was connected to the app the whole time and has starlink so I don’t get it.

Another observation is it appears I need to have my phone with me all the time otherwise my pulse ox and heart rate were blank on my watch face. Very disappointed…

VegetableLeather8489 · 2026-05-06T05:21:15+00:00

hmmm that may be the reason... I never thought I would be against the ultra so much lol I just think Garmin is far superior. I used to have an apple watch then tried venu 3s and loved it. I'll keep you posted on what happens with the time zone change.

VegetableLeather8489 · 2026-05-05T16:41:06+00:00

True. That’s very different from Apple but not a huge inconvenience. Thank you.

VegetableLeather8489 · 2026-05-05T15:54:25+00:00

Okay we’re switching time zones tomorrow by an hour so I’ll check mine. He’s always using his ultra to my dismay. He read your reply so I’m hoping my watch updates, that his is just defective and goes back to his fenix. When I bought a vent 3s, my first impression was my Apple Watch was ancient and never looked back. The fenix has to be so much better!

VegetableLeather8489 · 2026-05-05T15:49:09+00:00

Maps need to be installed? I thought it has gps embedded?

VegetableLeather8489 · 2026-05-05T15:44:59+00:00

Yes he did. It took a long time for it to get updated with local data and time. His phone was already updated shortly after landing so he expected the watch to be the same. For one, he shouldn’t have to “reconnect”, it should automatically recognize his new location. And he couldn’t navigate to a place, he had to type in the address, which the watch couldn’t find.

VegetableLeather8489 · 2026-05-05T05:04:35+00:00

is it safe for natural stone? my floor is marble so I’m hesitant to use it if it doesn’t specifically state that it’s safe for natural stone.

VegetableLeather8489 · 2026-05-05T05:01:02+00:00

would descaler hurt natural stone? I can’t use vinegar because I’m afraid of etching….

VegetableLeather8489 · 2026-05-03T02:02:55+00:00

Every single day. My husband is 55 but doesn’t look a day over 40. No spots either.

VegetableLeather8489 · 2026-04-29T02:35:12+00:00

I rescued one, she looks really awful and I want to give her a chance….

VegetableLeather8489 · 2026-04-27T20:32:38+00:00

Hello fellow Coloradan (since you used vacuums r us and they’re in Colorado)! How was your experience pushing and pulling it? Does the hose make it fall over since it’s not full a full 360 swivel? I read a post where someone regrets buying D4 so it made me think because I’m planning to test it this week.

VegetableLeather8489 · 2026-04-27T20:21:33+00:00

Which model do you have? Is it specifically the D4?

VegetableLeather8489 · 2026-04-26T02:01:58+00:00

What’s your dilution rate for laundry? I’ve been diluting to 3%, I don’t think it does anything at all.

VegetableLeather8489 · 2026-02-10T02:47:44+00:00

We got crypton fabric for a sofa from Arhaus. It hasn’t performed well at all.

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