Laundry

[mammabee1]

So for as long as I can remember I have used laundry pods just because they are more convenient but I also was notorious for using to much if I used powder or liquid.

I am finding that the pods are getting increasingly more expensive than liquid and powder so am thinking of switching. I wouldn't use powder it's just too messy especially if it spills it goes everywhere.

I have tried the Aldi and Lidl pods and I don't think they are anywhere near as good as Ariel or Persil.

I don't use softener as it's really bad for the fabric and the machine.

So I just wanted to ask what laundry stuff do you use ?

Pods don’t dissolve properly in my machine, no matter what temperature I use.

Powder all the way here.

I know what you mean I have to use the longer wash for them to dissolve but believe it or not the longer wash uses less electric and water than the quick wash( I have a water meter) it's because it doesn't need to heat that water rapidly like a quick wash does and has longer to agitate the fabrics so less water needed although it's a pain when your waiting for something you need quickly.

You don't need to use fabric conditioner at all.

I know, I don't use it

I've recently gone back to powder from pods. I buy ENORMOUS boxes of Persil in the local agricultural merchants and then decant it into a plastic bin to keep it dry (and because looking at that bloody box for months was really annoying). I use a scoop to measure the powder.

To answer your question, I buy 5L containers of Ecoleaf laundry liquid and decant into a smaller bottle which I then use to pour a small amount into the machine, sometimes adding a bit of white vinegar.

Powder here, on advice of my Mum's washing machine man. Replaced my machine last year after 18 years, so I'm probably doing something right, even though I live in hard water area.

I use power. The washing machine repair man told me, years ago, that it’s the best thing for your machine. I’ve got some non-bio sheets that I keep in for when DGS is here, i sometimes use them for towels and bedding. I do quite like them tbf.

Dylon liquids, dark / colours, powder for whites, all with a dark of soda crystals. No softener as it damages elastic fibres. Often on special at Savers, Ocado and I use less that suggested, so lasts ages, but I do wash at 40 / 60 and 95.

I use powder at home, and we use it at work, too. We buy big boxes of powders from the nearest agricultural merchant shop (alongside 5l bottles of Fairy Liquid and other useful things in bulk).

Mine gets tipped into a big plastic box to keep it dry at home, and I use a scoop to put it into the washing machine. If any gets spilt, I just sweep it up.

Powder. No big deal.

I have used Melt laundry sheets for years. Easy to use and effective.

Probably off message but I am like you and overdose with liquid . When I got a new machine I got one with automatic dosing and just got massive industrial bottles of detergent and softener. Now the machine makes the decision for me. If it’s a dirty load you can add a pod or some stain removal. Something to consider for the future

Oh wow and I didn't even know that was a thing, I'll look into that when my current one needs replacing, it is 5 years old but still going strong for now

I use Ariel colour gel or liquid for colours , and Ariel bio for whites , several different lenors as like different smells lol.
I also have fairy non bio/ softener for the dogs bed as he’s a sensitive little soul 🤣.
I only buy when on offer , which is basically always . I had a 1/3 off earlier this year and bought a few months worth , but luckily have the space and spare cash to do so

The sheets are terrible - worse than pods and barely any cleaning power.

You want Ariel or Persil powder. Or look for offers and stock up on pods. I'm not in the UK any more so I'm not up to date but where I live there is a shop a bit like Boots that has an app with discounts regularly so I can get the Ariel Platinum pods half price. Which is good because they're €10 a box full price!!!

I have heard good things about the Smol pods though, you get them delivered in the post and can request a free sample on their website.

I am so disappointed that the powder tablets are no longer available. Anyone remember them? They just went in the drawer and off they went, no decanting from ginormous boxes and scoops and what have you!

They are still sold in Spain although hard enough to find now. I bring home a few rolls of tabs whenever I'm there on hols and can find some!. Sad isn't it ha ha.

Yeah I remember those too, I think they were discontinued when pods took over

Think only persil non bio comes in tablet form these days

I have little mesh bags with a small foam triangle in a corner that were for using with tablets. I use them for pods so they dont get stuck in the door seal.

All my cycles are the long ones 2.5 hours plus.

Wash for wash, liquid is cheaper than powder.

i use powder and measure with a cup. specifically a measuring cup, i googled the amount needed for my washer and used the one closest to that LOL

But i find powder cleans better than liquid so I dont mind if it may cost more

I use an espresso cup as a scoop, no mess.
And liquid detergent can clog the machine as well don’t wash hot enough to melt it.