14-08-2020, 12:38 AM
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Re: What Washing Powder Do You Use?
I buy whatever 9kg tub of washing powder is on special at the time I need it. Currently it is Cold Power Advanced with a touch of Cuddly, Ultra Concentrated- according to the label (I just looked). I think they are usually about $30It lasts for ages (years?). I once bought a 14kg tub but it was a bugger of a job walking back fro the Mall with it so I stick to 9kg now.
14-08-2020, 01:02 AM
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Re: What Washing Powder Do You Use?
Originally Posted by Mups
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The one Omah mentioned is (to my knowledge) really for helping outdoor clothing to stay waxed and weather-proof.I have used it on a showerproof jacket I had, to try and keep it weather-proof.
I have never heard of it being used for 'normal' laundry requirements.
NikWax Tech Wash is NOT intended for waxed clothing - it is meant to be used to clean garments with a DWR (Durable Water Repellency) outer layer, which in my case, include jackets, gilets, trousers and shirts.
Nikwax Tech Wash is a soap, not a detergent, which is environmentally friendly, being non-hazardous, water-based and biodegradable - unlike a detergent, Tech Wash does not leave behind hydrophilic (water-attracting) residue after washing.
Although NikWax Tech Wash will revitalise DWR and revive breathability, it will not "re-proof" any garment - for that, another, appropriate, product must be used, e.g. NikWax TX.Direct Wash-In or Spray-On.
Since NikWax Tech Wash is a "mild" cleaner, it can readily be used where another soap product, say Dri-Pak Liquid Soap Flakes, has been used on 'normal' garments and found to have disadvantages, such as leaving a residue behind and giving garments a "waxy" feel.
In my post, I said
For other clothes and sensitive fabrics, I use Surcare liquid
14-08-2020, 04:55 AM
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Re: What Washing Powder Do You Use?
Originally Posted by Artangel
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So quite a few like, Ariel. A few like Persil non bio. That was a lot cheaper in Costco, than Ariel. I suppose really, the Persil might have been suffice for me as my clothes aren't heavily soiled! I used Persil years ago and got an ‘itchy band’ around my tummy where a waist band had been. That might have been Persil bio?
I have never heard of the ones Omah mentioned. We have Home Bargains down here but l’d have to travel quite a way.
Paula, Surf, reminds me a bit of Daz. I think, l might find them a little harsh?
Yes, Azure. I remember someone using a mangle years ago!
Carol, l have never heard of the pink stain remover.
Mups, l know you said, don’t take any notice of the prices but l do find £9 a bit expensive for the fabric conditioner.
I use a Vanish soap tablet for stains.
It used to cause her to have a very angry rash .
I tend to use anything that is on offer as long as it’s non bio.
14-08-2020, 06:36 AM
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Originally Posted by Artangel
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So quite a few like, Ariel. A few like Persil non bio. That was a lot cheaper in Costco, than Ariel. I suppose really, the Persil might have been suffice for me as my clothes aren't heavily soiled! I used Persil years ago and got an ‘itchy band’ around my tummy where a waist band had been. That might have been Persil bio?
I have never heard of the ones Omah mentioned. We have Home Bargains down here but l’d have to travel quite a way.
Paula, Surf, reminds me a bit of Daz. I think, l might find them a little harsh?
Yes, Azure. I remember someone using a mangle years ago!
Carol, l have never heard of the pink stain remover.
Mups, l know you said, don’t take any notice of the prices but l do find £9 a bit expensive for the fabric conditioner.
I use a Vanish soap tablet for stains.
14-08-2020, 07:05 AM
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Re: What Washing Powder Do You Use?
Problem with non bio powders and liquids are they eventually make your washer smell as they don’t kill the bacteria that builds up over time, use a dedicated machine cleaner or biological detergent every so often or a dedicated cleaner, on a hot wash,,,14-08-2020, 07:31 AM
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Re: What Washing Powder Do You Use?
Originally Posted by Primus1
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Problem with non bio powders and liquids are they eventually make your washer smell as they don’t kill the bacteria that builds up over time, use a dedicated machine cleaner or biological detergent every so often or a dedicated cleaner, on a hot wash,,,
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