I'm new! and have a question about washing powder!!!

kentishlass_2

Hi all

I have been a "lurker" on here for quite a while and have finally plucked up the courage to say hello.:wave:

I also have a question for all you clever people - I currently use persil liquid capsules (only one per wash not two as they suggest;) ), but want to try a mix of half powder and half soda crystals - would this work and can i put it straight in the drum as my drawer has a tendency to get mouldy if used too often?

Hope you can help

Lou x

lynzpower

hiya lou :wave:

I dont know about washing powder & soda,

but you can usually just pull the drawer out & wash it in the sink. Kim & aggie did it last week, with washing powder of all things!

squeaky

Yes the mix will work well. I'm not too sure about putting soda crystals directly onto the washing though. Perhaps someone else will know the answer to that one.

Normally I put my powder etc as far forward in the soap tray as I can to make sure that it all gets washed away properly. If you still get stuff left behind check your instruction book for how to take it out to clean.


Edit: Crossed with lynz! Note to self - must learn to type faster

kentishlass_2

Thanks Lynz

I pull it out and wash it regularly as it goes all black and mildewy, but have just stopped using softener which has helped so wondered if i could avoid using (and therefore cleaning it) all together?

kentishlass_2

Thanks Squeaky - I have put soda crystals in the drum before and it seemed to work OK but wasn't sure about the powder as i've never used it - always used liquid capsules but these have gone up in price so want to try powder.

lynzpower

one thing you can do is run your machine on empty, but pour half a bottle of white veingar in the tray. that clears all the gunky stuff out of your machine too

kentishlass_2

Thanks Lynz - yet another thing i can use vinegar for!:T

tryhard_2

ther was a long discussion on this forum about putting soda/powder mix in the drawer v/s drum; majority seemed to do the former with no problems

halloweenqueen_2

I use amix of 1kg of good washing powder, 1kg of 50p cheapy and 1kg of soda crystals , mix it well and just use like normal powder in the drawer, works fine for me!

newleaf

halloweenqueen wrote:

I use amix of 1kg of good washing powder, 1kg of 50p cheapy and 1kg of soda crystals , mix it well and just use like normal powder in the drawer, works fine for me!

Me too! But I put mine straight into the drum with no problems. I use 50mls for a full load and 30mls for a half load.

kentishlass_2

Thanks for all your help everyone!:beer: