washing powder tablets or liquid

wazza

currently use a washing powder in my washing machine. You can also get them in tablets or liquid form. Anyone have any experience in them as which is best to use? i know they are easier/cleaner to use than powder which i leave a trial to the machine sometimes for lost socks to follow ;-)

which is the best brand at very low cost?

also i live in a hard water area. is it advisable to use the quantity specified on box? i normally put in 1/2 of a cup in.

washing cycle. some clothes have a symbol 40 with a line underneath for modern fabrics. some have a symbol 40 without a line for cottons. is it ok to wash cottons in cylce with 40 with a line underneath? there is quite a time difference between these cycles

new machine has a 30 degree wash. ok to use that instead of 40 degree

jenpoptab

I was using fairy non-bio tablets for nappies and used tesco liquid for everyday clothes, however just recently I have been using fairy non-bio powder instead. I actually prefer the powder. I also use those limescale prevention tablets.

I wash nearly everything on 40 and find that it is usually best for me, as I have nappies etc.

muir_steve

powder and tablets will clog up your waste pipes over time and prevent drainage from ur sink, machine etc.

Savvy_Sue

Tablets don't always dissolve properly, plus you've got no choice about the quantity you use, can't add a little more or less according to the load.