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hard water?

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cathy_3
cathy_3 Posts: 1,500 Forumite
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use washing soda put it in the wash first (instructions on bag) then use only a thrid of the powder you would usually use

keep upping the powder till your happy with the wash if this isnt enough

it softens the water which means your clothes will last a lot longer and your machine wont furr up ;D

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  • debs626
    debs626 Posts: 665 Forumite
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    aawwwww thanks for that tip cathy. Our water is terrible round here, will get some on my next shop !!!
    MSE:-)MoneySpendingExpert (-:
  • cathy_3
    cathy_3 Posts: 1,500 Forumite
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    we used to live in London and I was used to the horrible water

    came up to the highlands on holiday and got in the shower

    used my usual amount of shampoo and nearly lathered my self to death!!! ;D
  • 16011996
    16011996 Posts: 8,313 Forumite
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    also i put two tables spoons vibegar in to clean drum with washing soda on an empty wash once every six months or so.
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