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Washing powder as shake and vac…

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pearfigsandoranges · 07/05/2025 20:33

I find shake and vac a bit over powering.. can you use a sprinkle of laundry washing powder in the same way?
wondering as I know I like the smell of that 🤔

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24HoursFromTulseHill · 07/05/2025 20:35

Not sure about washing powder but you can use bicarb of soda as a deodoriser vacuum powder.

pearfigsandoranges · 07/05/2025 20:43

Ok thank you @24HoursFromTulseHill xxx

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Scampuss · 07/05/2025 20:49

No, it has all sorts of cleaning agents that will ruin your carpet.

longtompot · 07/05/2025 21:37

I don't use it as a shake n vac alternative but I do put a bit in the hoover bag so it makes the room smell nice when I hoover. I have thought about getting some of those in wash scent boosters to try to see if they do the same thing but they are crazy expensive

NeilDiamondsBlowDry · 07/05/2025 21:39

will ruin your vacuum motor as well possibly

DatingDinosaur · 07/05/2025 21:55

What a brilliant idea @pearfigsandoranges - I'm stealing it Smile

I sprinkle talc and put a couple of drops of essential oil on the filter in my hoover.

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