Adding fabric softener WITH detergent!
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Comments (5)Any softening agent will clog high-tech fabrics. They all soften by coating the fibers. Any softener can contribute to crud in the machine as well. I'm not sure where you're getting the Wisk patent information. I found a patent in 2002 for a particular mix of anionic detergents, one for anti-wrinkle detergent (which was a huge flop), one for a process for making tablet detergent, and one for using citric acid as a carrier for zeolite in detergents. I see no difference in ingredient lists between Wisk and other brands, so see no reason to believe Wisk would cause less build-up in a washing machine. Anecdotal evidence isn't enough. Any actual data?...See MoreSomeone Please help! (detergents & softener)
Comments (14)I have an LG front-loader and prior to purchasing did a lot of research on how to avoid odors in front-loading machines. There were three things that always popped up: use only powder detergent, no fabric softener and use only HE soap. The reason for the first two is that they leave a "film" behind that contributes not only to washer smell/mildew, but also to deep, imbedded smells in fabrics. All that said, the only detergent I use now is Charlie's Soap. It took almost a month (more on some older items) for all of the old soap residue to come out of my items and for me to get all the "benefits" of Charlie's, but I'm a big fan now (we also had a water softener installed, which made a big difference). I never use liquid fabric softener, only drier sheets. Occasionally I put vinegar in the "bleach" section of the washer to help kill anything that might be thinking about growing. I've had the washer since December and haven't had any problems with odors at all. Charlie's is a totally unscented soap, so clothes come out smelling like.......nothing. The only scent in my clothes comes from drier sheets (assuming I use scented). That said, if you DO want to use liquid, make sure you get a eco-friendly choice (they tend to contain fewer oily residues). Prior to Charlie's, I tried Mrs. Meyers Clean Day liquid (I think it was lavender scented) and was very impressed by how well it did AND how yummy it smelled. If I wasn't using Charlie's (it's cheaper), that is what I'd be using. As a side note, you might try Googling for septic-safe laundry products. Not because you are/aren't on a septic system, but because septics require products that don't harm their system (another reason we don't use traditional liquid detergent - hard on septic systems). If you see a product recommended as septic safe (don't go by the manufacturers label!), chances are good that it rinses quite well and will leave little film behind in your front loader....See MoreWhat detergent/softener and wash/rinse temp do you use?
Comments (12)I use whatever is cheap and effective. I used a lot of Arm & Hammer liquid but lately wanted something a little better. Overall it was fine. Tried Great Value (WalMart brand) powder and was very impressed. Long time since I had used powders but this has enzymes and works very well. Tried Sun powder, and although it doesn't have enzymes, it works surprisingly well. I'll sometimes give it a boost with dishwasher detergent as I did with A&H. I used to use Wisk and it was probably about the best overall (that could have changed since though, but I don't know) but I haven't used it in a long time since the price became too much. Used ERA for a while and liked it, though not as well as Wisk. That's when I started using A&H. And there was also a store brand or two that I used with success that are no longer available. I seldom use softener anymore but when I do, it's vinegar in a Downey Ball. FWIW, I tried Tide but I itch from it. Very few brands make me itch, but Tide does it....See MoreArm & Hammer detergent WITH Fabric Softener
Comments (3)I have to try this. The laundromat I send my clothes to for hand ironing does wash/dry/fold service and all they use is Arm & Hammer or Purex liquids. That laundromat is where I formed my addiction to Clorox 2. They use it on every load and swear by it....See Moremamapinky0
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