Soda Crystals

mary43

Do Soda Crystals soften the water ? Our waters really hard and I wondered if we put something in the water tank to soften the water it would make a difference through out the house, including washing machine.
I feel sure my Mum used them for that but can't swear to it

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Kethry is right...you don't need to use powder to add soda crystals to your wash. I add about half a cup.

I'll add your post to the main soda crystals for washing thread as it helps to keep all the suggestions together.

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lexa34

Such a good thread. BUMP!

mollymunchkin

Also good for cleaning gunked up barbeque grills.

That tip is obviously of no use at this time of year though

emmilou

I use them in a home made floor cleaner and surface cleaner

Greasy surface cleaner
1 500ml trigger spray bottle
3 tsp of soda crytsals
3 tsp borax
1 tsp Dr. Bronner pure castile soap
300ml of warm water

Floor Cleaner
1 tablespoon soda crystals
5 drops of tea tree essential oil
15 drops of orange essential oil
1 mop bucket of hot water

Recipes from www.allecogreenandbeautiful.co.uk

They work a treat :T

scotnan

There's a list list of the things it can be used for, as well as bicarb/borax/ vinegar - from the dripak site.

Click here

samj_2

Hi can anyone who uses soda crystals instead of washing powder advise me on how much to use in washing machine please?

angelavdavis

Information is on this thread here

Olliebeak

I use around half the normal amount of soap powder PLUS around the same amount of soda crystals. Not had any problems with this amount - any stains still come out fine.

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Hi samj,

I do the same as Olliebeak, half powder and half crystals.

I'll add your thread to the one that angeladavis linked to as it helps to keep all the replies together.

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