Reason(s) for not putting detergent inside drum?
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Comments (26)As PP mentioned above, the average joe just doesn't care - they load the machine, drop in a dose of detergent (and in a lot of cases, actually overdose above what the manufacture states) comeback to wet clothes to move to the dryer and as long as look and smell clean - they're happy/not bothered. However, for those who do care, it becomes just like chemistry - everybodys laundry is completely different: detergent type, water type/temp/level, machine type, cycle type/temp, load size, fabric type in the load (and what's loaded in together or not), stain types and even down to how long an article has gone between last wash, what its been subjected to, and even what its made of (2 items of 100% cotton could be different due to manufacturing processes and dyes etc) - I'm waffling, but this list won't even be all that's at play. Detergent manufacturers are a business, they need to make money; they have stakeholders, employees, suppliers, contractors and marketers to pay - so they must drive value and revenues. Don't' suppose it'll ever be proven (or ever admitted), but it's in their interest to give customers what they're happy with/what is acceptable, whilst maximising revenue - end of the day, if they dont make money, what are they doing it for? I did read somewhere (and I wish I could remember where) that a certain big manufacturer of a very famous detergent was starting to see revenues drop to a level below what they were aiming for/happy with, and it was centred around the launch of single dose detergents - on the one hand, they carry a premium price tag and it guarantees that a user gets no more than the stated amount of loads - but what they actually found was customers weren't purchasing detergent at the store as often due to the fact that compared to when the same users were using powder/liquid format, the overdoing (just dumping 1 full cap in) was causing people to repeat purchase more often than that of pod users. And what do you know, the dosing recommendations for pods were increased - going from 1 pod for any load, to 1 for medium, 2 for large and 3 for high capacity/extra dirty. The same has now become true of liquids - dose increased - line 1 for medium, 3 for large and line 5 for "full he loads" as "they are a higher capacity than standard top loaders and of course more clothes = more dirt)" --their tag line-- All this in a time when detergents are becoming more "concentrated" and front loaders use as much as a quarter the amount of water than that of a TL. Now how can detergents be being concentrated, Used in machines that use less water (which is what will ultimately determine the strength of the solution that detergents are dissolved within) and the doses are going up? Add this to the fact that washer manufacturers often say use less than recommended. Makes you think....See MoreTest of Laundry Detergents on Aluminum
Comments (6)I did watch that video, and It was interesting. I do have a problem with his statement that "No one should be using more than a tablespoon of detergent to wash a load of clothes." To make a general statement like that is incorrect. Everyone does not have the same water conditions. I also wonder, (and this is just my cynic mind working here), since his "cleaner" is a citrus based cleaner, wouldn't the "brown stuff" shown in the window, with the suds, just be a reaction of the citrus with the detergent? They did not show what it looked like on the second run through. However, it did get me to thinking. I do have a bucket of Sears advanced formula ultra plus with fabric softner it my laundry room that I use from time to time. A sears scoop is 4 tablespoons or 1/4 cup. At this measurement, it does do a great job in my Kenmore HE3. So, If sears is only a quarter cup, then why wouldn't tide be any different? When I was younger and watched my mother do laundry, and she always used tide and had a toploader, she would only use a 1/2 cup back then (this was in the 70's). I said to her once "the box says to use 1 cup." to which she stated "you can always use less then what they say. They just want you to buy more." We did have well water then that went through a whole house water softner. Today, I have city water to my house. It not hard, nor is it soft. It's medium. However, if you think about what he said in that " the majority of use are just washing out body oil and perfume from our clothes, unless your a farmer or something...." that does make sense. Which brings me to my next point that has been debated here over and over again Given that most of us are just washing out the body oil and perfume from our clothes, then why would regular, non HE powder, in reduced amount, work as well? I know that HE detergent has "more dirt suspension and dye trasfer inhibators, but since the small water amount in the bottom of the drum, and lets say you use 1/4 cup of reg. detergent instead of the 1/2 cup recommended, do the same trick? I'm only rising these questions, as I too, will overdose from time to time, using what is recommended. And, i'm trying to re-teach myself....See MoreHelp us fix this 60's mess - Layout inside
Comments (12)Wow, lots of food for thought! Thanks for all the suggestions You guys are right, the current traffic flow around the table to get to the garage is a little strange. Long term plans (if we're here long enough) include an addition over the garage and taking in the current guest room for laundry space and stairs. We'd likely move the garage hall to the right, where the hutch and powder room are now. As for the current remodel, we are considering taking the hutch out and adding that space to the world's smallest powder room - it's just 44"X54". It won't be enough to fit a shower, though... Love the 30" deep counters on the sink side. The empty space in the old dining space in the plan is intended to house a hutch - inspiration piece is shown below. Will have to think more about putting the cooktop/range farther down and against the wall... We do see that it would be safer and easier to have a proper vent. I also like the idea of a walk in pantry - though we have a friend who's cabinet pantry - both drawers and pull-out shelves seems to work well. Will have to think about that more as well. We're generally inclined to keep the breakfast room where it is, as we like the kitchen/fam rm./breakfast room to be basically one space. Plus it seems odd to have the breakfast room immediately next to the formal dining room. Refrigerator next to breakfast table would be better for traffic reasons, but doesn't leave much room to the right of the sink. Lots of compromises in trying to fix a strange floorplan, I suppose. Keep the ideas coming! Craig Inspriation hutch for former dining room space:...See MorePowder D/W detergent corrodes inside of D/W?
Comments (12)My repair guy told me to stop using the gel packs because the packs don't dissolve enough and clog up the lines, etc. He said to use powder. And I've actually found that since I've gone back to powder that my dishes are cleaner-no residue in my dishwasher any more, and the sprayer arms don't clog up. I also quit using the gel packs in my washing machine, because the cold water wasn't always disintegrating them! Back to powder for me, but I sure loved the convenience of the gel packs. I think the issue with your machines racks is due to age, not the powder....See Morewhirlpool_trainee
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