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| Thread ID: 95468 | 2008-12-07 20:37:00 | Can you recommend a Soap Powder ? | Digby (677) | PC World Chat |
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| 726465 | 2008-12-07 20:37:00 | Hi Guys As I am a currently a bachelor, I am doing my own washing. I like to use soap powders in my washing machine and yet they all seem to turn in to soap lumps. Brands like Fab and Surf sell concentrate powder, in a box with a scoop, this is great. But evreytime I go to "pour" some soap powder into my scoop, I get great big lumps ! that I have to manually break up and make a mess. Any suggestions ? |
Digby (677) | ||
| 726466 | 2008-12-07 20:43:00 | Sounds like the powder is getting wet in your Laundry Digby - do you have a dryer in there which is making things humid? I use Persil for my top-loader and I never have trouble with it clumping. |
nofam (9009) | ||
| 726467 | 2008-12-07 21:22:00 | We have been using Amway SA8 laundry powder for some years and never have had any problems. Because we use so little with each wash - about 20 grams as it is concentrated - 1kg lasts months and we have never had that problem at all. It is cheaper, in the long run, as well (more expensive initially but is much cheaper per use). I'm certain if you ask around you will find an Amway retailer. We recommend highly, all of the Amway consumable products, and wonder why many others do not use their products. |
Roscoe (6288) | ||
| 726468 | 2008-12-07 21:40:00 | ...But evreytime I go to "pour" some soap powder into my scoop, I get great big lumps ! that I have to manually break up and make a mess. Any suggestions ? Sounds like you are not using the scoop as intended. Open box Use scoop to scoop powder from box Do not pour powder into scoop! |
Rob99 (151) | ||
| 726469 | 2008-12-07 21:44:00 | gah when i read this all i can think of is the kid feeding the cat soap powder in the movie Problem child :lol: a friend of mine snorted some persil stuff once on a bet - all he could taste was soap for 2 days - was hilarious |
MAC_H8ER (5897) | ||
| 726470 | 2008-12-07 21:46:00 | :lol: I use persil. Never have any problems with it 'clumping' and the laundry is extremely moist. :p |
wratterus (105) | ||
| 726471 | 2008-12-07 22:39:00 | Your powder is becoming slightly damp, which causes the lumps. Mine sometimes did this when the cardboard container absorbed moisture from the surrounding air's humidity. So now I put it in an airtight container. A plastic ice cream one works well.. |
Laura (43) | ||
| 726472 | 2008-12-07 23:09:00 | SWMBO swears by the concentrated liquid versions. Me, I don't know. Apparently doing the washing, or even putting soap in the beast is a job that I am not capable of doing! Wish SWMBO would feel the same way about the rest of the housework and the cooking. Mind you, I am happy she is out working while I enjoy my retirement years. I have told her she needs to do so, so that I can be kept in the manner to which I am accustomed.... :lol: Ken |
kenj (9738) | ||
| 726473 | 2008-12-08 00:06:00 | FYI Consumer recommend Persil, Drive,......and Reflect which is a budget detergent. | Winston001 (3612) | ||
| 726474 | 2008-12-08 00:07:00 | A washing machine serviceman told us many years ago that Reflect washing powder was the best. Have used it for years now with no problems. The amount of powder required for a each load is such that it makes it econmical to use as well. SWMBO keeps it in a airtight container as Laura has suggested. | smithie 38 (6684) | ||
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