Powdered Laundry Detergent Issue

TeePee said:
Maybe I'm not using them right. I just throw them in. I prefer liquid detergent but have been buying pods lately because they aren't as heavy to carry.
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That's all I do, just pop them in, but I only use 1 pod for each wash that's plent, there's no need for more.... also I use one colour magnet sheet in every wash as well, so if there's any dye that runs from anything it doesn't affect the other clothes, which means I can pretty much get away with washing all my whites with my coloureds...
 
hollydolly said:
That's all I do, just pop them in, but I only use 1 pod for each wash that's plent, there's no need for more.... also I use one colour magnet sheet in every wash as well, so if there's any dye that runs from anything it doesn't affect the other clothes, which means I can pretty much get away with washing all my whites with my coloureds...
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What's a color magnet sheet? I've never heard of it.
 

Are you in the USA ?

Here's what color magnet sheets look like in the US
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They're small sheets of
biodegradeable fibers.. which are treated with polymers or other chemicals that attract and trap loose dye and dirt from the wash water. These sheets act like a magnet, absorbing loose color molecules before they can transfer to other garments, preventing color runs and helping to keep whites white and colors vibrant.
Each sheet is about the size of your hand


In the UK they're called Colour Magnet sheets...
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you just add one or 2 to each colour wash, andany dye that may run from clothing gets trapped in the colour dye sheets and not on other clothing
 
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hollydolly said:
Are you in the USA ?

Here's what color magnet sheets look like in the US
color-sheet.jpg

They're small sheets of
biodegradeable fibers.. which are treated with polymers or other chemicals that attract and trap loose dye and dirt from the wash water. These sheets act like a magnet, absorbing loose color molecules before they can transfer to other garments, preventing color runs and helping to keep whites white and colors vibrant.
Each sheet is about the size f your hand


In the UK they're called Colour Magnet sheets...
s-l1200.jpg
you just add one or 2 to each colour wash, andany dye that may run from clothing gets trapped in the colour dye sheets and not on other clothing
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I checked it out on Amazon and it says it's currently unavailable. I'll have to keep my eyes out for it. Thanks.
 
hollydolly said:
Are you in the USA ?

Here's what color magnet sheets look like in the US
color-sheet.jpg

They're small sheets of
biodegradeable fibers.. which are treated with polymers or other chemicals that attract and trap loose dye and dirt from the wash water. These sheets act like a magnet, absorbing loose color molecules before they can transfer to other garments, preventing color runs and helping to keep whites white and colors vibrant.
Each sheet is about the size of your hand


In the UK they're called Colour Magnet sheets...
s-l1200.jpg
you just add one or 2 to each colour wash, andany dye that may run from clothing gets trapped in the colour dye sheets and not on other clothing
Click to expand...
Forget dye, I need a magnet that collects shreds of errant tissues that were hid in a pocket until emerging to make a mess of a full load of laundry. :eek:
 
Here where I live we have the hardest water in the uk....

The South East England, particularly counties like Kent and Cambridgeshire, experiences the hardest water in the UK due to its chalk and limestone geology, which imparts high levels of calcium and magnesium to the water. Hard water is caused by these minerals dissolving from porous rocks as rainwater passes through them. while the North and West, including much of Scotland, Wales, and parts of Northern England, generally have softer water.


the water hardness levels can exceed 300mg of calcium carbonate per litre, classified as "very hard", meaning limescale and mineral deposits are a frequent issue for households.
 
I like the color grabber in the wash whenever I have something that I think will bleed on the other things. I find this brand at Walmart & Menard's.
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I stopped using detergent powders years ago when they clogged up the sewer line. The plumber asked what I was using & he said only liquid. He showed me why I should because the build up looked like someone filled the pipe with Crisco. Ever since then no problem.

The only powder I use is about 1/4 to 1/3 cup of Borax on loads with dirty laundry.

I use the pods if I'm going on vacation or headed over the laundry mat to wash small rugs used at the doors, animal bedding & horse blankets.

Does anyone use vinegar instead of fabric softener? If you do, are you happy how it works?
 
hollydolly said:
The good news is that apprently hard water is good for the heart..in that fewer people suffer heart aattacks in Hard water areas compared to soft water areas..

A systematic review and meta-analysis published in the Foods Journal indicated that total drinking water hardness can protect against cardiovascular disease mortality.
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Hard water contains minerals from the soil. It reminds me of root vegetables which I sometimes crave. (Turnips and parsnips.) Some mega farms deplete the soil.
 
I found some detergent sheets at Walmart that I will try when I need to buy again. I get sick of all these heavy plastic jugs.
 
I've used liquid since the 1970's when they were determined to be better for the environment, something about phosphates?

I use one of the clear unscented types, usually the cheapest in the store. I pour it in the lid while holding it over the load and then pour it directly over the dirtiest items. I don't use any fabric softeners or dryer sheets because my delicate men-folk get rashes from those things. Color sheets would never be needed in our house because most of our things have long since faded away any excess dye.
 
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