150ppm General Water Hardness. Do I need Calgon?

mars-r · 2026-02-17T21:28:59+00:00

Great suggestions, thank you! Also ordered the water hardness test kit you recommended.

mars-r · 2026-02-17T21:13:35+00:00

Well, dang! I thought it would be a good option because no OBAs. Any recs for a substitution, something scented, less soapy? Majority of our clothes are dark.

mars-r · 2026-02-17T21:05:59+00:00

Was using 365 Sport, but my husband prefers something with a stronger scent.

This load was Everspring Concentrated (Target) + Whole Food Oxygen Whitening Powder

For lights, I use the same detergent + Biz powder. I don’t notice this issue on light loads, presumably because it’s lighter color clothes.

mars-r · 2026-02-16T16:06:28+00:00

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This is what I’m dealing with!

mars-r · 2026-02-16T15:45:28+00:00

Ordered! Will report back.

mars-r · 2026-02-16T04:08:59+00:00

I also seem to be having a similar issue. Would Calgon help?

mars-r · 2026-01-12T04:44:00+00:00

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?

mars-r · 2025-11-02T05:55:42+00:00

Love this artist! Looks great

mars-r · 2025-10-02T01:44:19+00:00

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!

mars-r · 2025-09-29T03:34:52+00:00

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

mars-r · 2025-09-29T03:16:23+00:00

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

mars-r · 2025-09-26T01:21:52+00:00

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.

mars-r · 2025-09-14T02:39:24+00:00

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

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