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Using Shampoo in the Washing Machine

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  • cyclingyorkie
    cyclingyorkie Posts: 4,234 Forumite
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    I will have to get some!
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  • tanyalbeck
    tanyalbeck Posts: 70 Forumite
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    Hi,
    I used to buy FAR too much shampoo before my scalp went and got sensitive on me! I now have about 6-8 half-used bottles that I can use on my head. Using it as bubble bath is out as i dont get time to have a good soak more than twice a year - quick showers for me instead!!

    I've also just run out of washing machine liquid (I've been diluting all cleaning stuff with 50% vinegar forever now.)

    Can i use shampoo in the machine? or what else can i DO with it? I hate waste!
    can I make my own wash liquid that really works? I have 2 kids and am a childminder to we have mud/ orange juice/ yogurt/ bananas on lots of stuff!

    Thanks so much
    Tanya
  • quintwins
    quintwins Posts: 5,179 Forumite
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    yeah i hear people saying they use value shower gel in the machine so don't see why shampoo wouldn't work maybe put in a scoop of vanish (or the cheaper poundland one) to deal with the extra dirt, also you can put conditioner in your cistern to make your loo smell nice
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  • Pink.
    Pink. Posts: 17,675 Forumite
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    Hi tanyalbeck,

    These threads have advice that may help:

    Using Shampoo in the Washing Machine

    Using up shampoo

    using shampoo as soap

    I'll add your thread to one of those later to keep the suggestions together.

    Pink
  • tanyalbeck
    tanyalbeck Posts: 70 Forumite
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    thanks so much!! most of it is ridilulously expensive designer-y stuff so i know my clothes will smell good, and it's nice to know i wont have to pour it straight down the drain!

    Do you think i can mix it 50-50 with vinegar like i do 'normal' wash liquid?
    Tanya x
  • snookey
    snookey Posts: 1,128 Forumite
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    Hi you could also use it like the shower gel. I buy bubble bath and put it into our dispenser and use it like shower gel. Its cheaper and in some cases no different.
    Also use it as a cleaner for the sink,bath and floor.
  • davetaylor
    davetaylor Posts: 404 Forumite
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    Did I read someone post about using budget shampoo as as laundry liquid? Is there a thread about this? I need a budget washing powder/liquid solution for very lightly soiled items and this sounds ideal!
  • imho
    imho Posts: 2,515 Forumite
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    There you go.
    http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.php?t=35756&highlight=laundry+gloop
  • Pink.
    Pink. Posts: 17,675 Forumite
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    Hi Dave,

    Is this the thread you were thinking of?

    Using Shampoo in the Washing Machine

    I use 50/50 washing powder and soda crystals (which are much cheaper than washing powder) and find I get much better results than washing powder or liquid alone.

    I'll add your thread to the above link later to keep the replies in one place.

    Pink
  • davetaylor
    davetaylor Posts: 404 Forumite
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    I really appreciate the link but I can't seem to see anything about shampoo being used in the washing machine though? I'm sure I read something about that on here in the last week or so.?
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