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Location: North-East Birmingham, UK
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Originally Posted by
krlyr
Some laundry detergents vary the quantity to use depending on the water hardness. Have to say, we have quite hard water around here but tend to half the amount recommended and have no problems with clothes getting clean - the stuff lasts twice as long that way which saves a fortune!
I didn't know this either! I feel like I've been missing out on so many clothes washing secrets
Must admit, I do tend to overdo the detergent so perhaps I shall go a bit easier on it from now on..
Originally Posted by
Minihaha
I had a problem with musty unpleasant smelling washing recently. Not newly washed items but those which had been washed and put away particularly thicker items like towels and jumpers.
My washing machine is regularly put through a hot wash because I dye things, my washing is dried outdoors in the the fresh air. I could think of no reason for the smell.
I experimented with various washing powders and fabric softeners ,then stopped using fabric softener on towels (it is recommended you don't use it anyway, it may make them them less rough but it also prevents them being absorbent).
The smell has gone
I can only assume something has recently been added to fabric softeners which under certain circumstances can make washing smell unpleasant.
That's very strange! I wonder what they've been adding to the fabric softeners then.. At least you got to the bottom of it though
Otherwise you might have had to suffer years of musty jumpers
Originally Posted by
kazer
I have one of these heater airers from Lakeland and love it! It keeps upstairs just nice in the winter. We always find one of the dogs in the back room when it's on.
Aww bless them
I think I might ask for one for Christmas! It's got to be cheaper than using the heating to dry clothes!
Originally Posted by
Rubster
Was just about to post about fabric softners but mini beat me
My washer had to be tipped on its side for the 2nd time in 4 weeks yesterday to get the dog hairs out of the filter....I've had to start washing their blankets every couple of days as they seem to get really smelly really quickly & boy is my washer suffering for it
Hey ho, pleased your smelly washing is no longer smelly
Yes, I'm pleased too - I've been sniffing my clothes all day
Gosh, every couple days? Your washing machine cannot be happy! I must admit, I do have a tendency to slack on cleaning Molly's bed and usually just do her blankets but I can imagine it'd be murder on your washing machine if you have dogs that use their beds a lot, especially having more than one dog!
Originally Posted by
smokeybear
One advantage of waterproof beds such as Tuffies that only need to be hosed off rather than risk ruining an expensive appliance!
Another thing going on my Christmas list
Originally Posted by
rueben
This is what I do - Household soda crystals on a hot wash great for cleaning in the fold of the rubber door gasket. It is a problem spot for collecting dingy smelly residues.
I hadn't thought of that actually! Maybe I'll try that next time and see if it works as well as the vinegar has done!