Mixing soda crystals with laundry powder???

kiwichick

Hi All,

I remember reading about this a few days ago and in todays mammoth shop I bought washing soda. I dont know how to mix it though

Do I pre-mix both packets in a big container or add a bit to each wash????

Any help appreciated,
Al.

stumpjumper

I use washing liquid and I just pour the soda crystals on top of it in the drawer

foreverskint

Hi there, It's me that mentioneed mixing the two I think. I mix a good powder, with a value powder and washing soda, about 1/3 of each and then use less than half the recommended dosage. I mix it in an old washing powder box.


HTH;)

kiwichick

Fantastic, thanks foreverskint.Thats exactly what I bought at ASDA yesterday, will be mixingl ater. I'm going to mark on the calendar when I start using it to see how long it lasts. Do I use 1/3 of the pack of washing soda as well or the whole thing???

tootles_2

I use half a cup full of washing powder and half a cup of washing soda pour it into the powder drawer on the machine.... I bought a set of measuring cups and keep them for using with the laundry powder.......do not mix them just pour one on top of the other.

I have a box of surf from makro which I bought in August I have not used a quarter of it yet, ok there are only two of us and a box like this lasts for a year which works out at about £1 a month for washing, I do 2 - 3 loads a week whites, coloureds and sheets. do not use this mixture on delicates, use persil silk and wool for those, but usually only one wash every 3rd week, so it works out quite economical as well.

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I use ecover liquid and use 2 heaped desertspoonfuls of soda with one capful of liquid. One in the dispenser with the other on top. The bottle is lasting me forever and has to be one of the best savings ever

barksavingmad

Thank you for this very useful post as cutting down on washing costs was next on my list. Could you please tell me do you still use conditioner? If not what do you replace it with?

Thanks in advance:0)

squeaky

Many people suggest using vinegar instead. About the same amount as you would use of conditioner.

kiwichick

Oh Squeaky, you've done it again.....................your sig has me in stitches :snow_laug

Pooky

I only add the soda crystals if it's a really dirty load, I find 2 tablespoons of powder works fine normally. I use white vinegar instead of fabric conditioner...don't worry your clothes won't smell of vinegar but will be just as soft, if not softer.

Be warned tho that the vinegar will degunge your machine after a few washes and you might get a bit of a smell in the drum so make sure you leave the door open to air then all will be fine again.

The only problem I have by not using fabric conditioner is the static.....but I'm finding ways around that too.

Dont forget you can use soda crystals to degunge pipes and drains and shove some in your dishwasher to give it a clean.

foreverskint

sorry, I didn't explaine myself very well.


I use 3 measures of each, and mix together in a spare container.

I still use fabric softener, but again I use much less than the recommended dosage, as the washing soda acts a softener. I just use it for the smell factor.