One dear - one cheap- washing soda people!

newleaf

I like my washing to smell nice too, so my mixture is equal parts of the following, Bold, Bettabuy and washing soda - I mix 3 kgs of each in a huge tub. I don't use fabric conditioner, only to hand rinse underslips & tights to prevent static. Vinegar is only helpful as a softener if you live in a hard water area ( I live in Yorkshire and the water is very soft here, so I don't need it). Hope this helps.

flufff

I like the essential oils idea,but rather than put in vinegar I may douse an old rag with it to put in my drier as Ive lots of lavendar.I put it on my car air fresheners as well.Lavendars only oil I burn that seems to freshen my house over doggy smells.

jojo3_2

Hi, this is my first time posting on here so I don't know if the subject of wash balls has already been raised. You don't need washing powder or fabric conditioner with these gizmos. I wouldn't use them if the laundry was really minging though i.e. my son's socks! :eek:

Churchmouse

Bumped, bulchy, don't know how to do links!!

consultant31

newleaf wrote:

I like my washing to smell nice too, so my mixture is equal parts of the following, Bold, Bettabuy and washing soda - I mix 3 kgs of each in a huge tub. I don't use fabric conditioner, only to hand rinse underslips & tights to prevent static. Vinegar is only helpful as a softener if you live in a hard water area ( I live in Yorkshire and the water is very soft here, so I don't need it). Hope this helps.

I too live in Yorkshire (between Pontefract and Doncaster) and our water is very hard. The scale we get in the kettle has to be seen to be believed!

newleaf

consultant31 wrote:

I too live in Yorkshire (between Pontefract and Doncaster) and our water is very hard. The scale we get in the kettle has to be seen to be believed!

Bummer! Sounds like you need to use the vinegar then. Or move house!

bulchy

Thank you churchmouse :T I've got the sainsbury's mega pearls in as well, will mix this up tomorrow and let you know how it goes.
Sue

bulchy

Forgot to ask, when you use your HM powder, what quantities do you put into the washing machine?
Thanks
Sue

newleaf

bulchy wrote:

Forgot to ask, when you use your HM powder, what quantities do you put into the washing machine?
Thanks
Sue

I use 3 tablespoons (45ml) for a full load, and 2 tablespoons (30ml) for a half load.

magni

I fancy having a go at this too:D Stupid question first though:o I know the cheap washing powder is bio so does it matter if you use bio or non bio as you dear powder? Told you it was stupid:p