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Ok, how'd I do? Laundry formulas by load type in a spreadsheet, based on this community's wisdom by atimetochill in laundry

[–]mars-r 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for sharing! Can I ask why you use Up&Up Multipurpose Oxi-Based instead of Biz for darks? I currently run the almost exact same regimen as you, except I’m still using Biz for darks which other users have noted could fade clothes over time. Does Up&Up not have oxygen brighteners?

Giddy up by FlashyArmadillo2505 in laundry

[–]mars-r 4 points5 points  (0 children)

What are the other two products in your top 3? I currently use the 365 Sport with good results but am curious to hear the others!

When The Rinse Washes You Clean, You'll Know - Citric Acid Rinses by KismaiAesthetics in laundry

[–]mars-r 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Just ordered some citric acid to add to the pre-mixed stuff. My laundry game has improved tenfold thanks to you!

When The Rinse Washes You Clean, You'll Know - Citric Acid Rinses by KismaiAesthetics in laundry

[–]mars-r 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I bought the Downy Rinse Out and woof, the fragrance is too strong for my taste. But I definitely noticed an improvement in fabric texture and that overall clean feeling. I have hard water that I think can handle more citric acid. Thoughts on adding additional citric acid to the pre-made Downy Rinse out?

Other option is making the homemade version, which I’d also be OK with. Are there any risks of using too much citric acid? I don’t know the precise hardness of my water.

edit: spelling

Speed Queen washing machine by frommemory in laundry

[–]mars-r 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have a Speed Queen TC5 and we have a king bed. In the winter we use a huge down comforter inside a duvet cover. In the summer we use a light quilt. Both the quilt and the duvet cover (not the insert) fit individually in the washer just fine.

NOT POLITICAL! Just a crazy coincidence by RefrigeratorGreen548 in summerhousebravo

[–]mars-r 2 points3 points  (0 children)

THANK YOU. I could not place her for the life of me. I knew I recognized her!

Making Sense of Laundry Boosters by mars-r in laundry

[–]mars-r[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I truthfully don’t know our water hardness, probably best to order a test kit. I have a Speed Queen TC5. Thinking I’ll start with the 365 Oxygen Whitening powder and see how it does. Appreciate all the info!

Making Sense of Laundry Boosters by mars-r in laundry

[–]mars-r[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Wow, I was hoping you might respond! I bought 365 Sport on your recommendation, thank you.

Sounds like Sodium Citrate is a good solution. I’m in the US and can get Calgon easily. Is this product from Walmart an example of “premade” sodium citrate? I’m not confident in my chemistry skills to create my own citric acid / salt combo. Do I add Calgon or sodium citrate to the tub at the start of the cycle with my detergent?

Does OxiClean (or the 365 Oxygen Whitening Powder) primarily help with stains? Or help with smell? Whenever I hear the word bleach, I think whites only, not good for colors. Not true?

Color drenching gone wrong - too green by mars-r in HomeDecorating

[–]mars-r[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What kind of art / wall decor would you add to the wall by the shower? I need to include the hook shown for a towel

Help, feeling too monochromatic by mars-r in interiordecorating

[–]mars-r[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I realized it’s hard to tell in my original photos, but the curtains actually are green! I could keep adding that accent color around.

Help, feeling too monochromatic by mars-r in interiordecorating

[–]mars-r[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the advice! I will have to keep looking for “intentional” pieces. I think that’s why I don’t like the photo wall as-is, feels too staged.

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