What do you use in your washing machine?

pnq06

I am currently using tesco value washing powder and am wondering if there is anything cheaper that I can use? Doesn't necessarily have to be a washing powder... Maybe there are other products that wash just as well?
Thank you

tallyhoh

I have been using Asda value, 50p for an E3 size, and mixing it with washing soda. Also using Asda value conditioner 44p for a large concentrated size. Towels and stuff are really soft and lovely. I would recommend it. I think the conditioner works out as cheap as using vinegar etc.

tallyhoh

As a PS if I run out of washing powder I just use a drop of washing up liquid or even shower gel in the machine. Not too much though!

pnq06

Pardon my stupidity but what is washing soda?

Pink.

Hi pnq,

I use whatever brand of powder happens to be on offer mixed 50/50 with soda crystals and I get better results than using washing powder alone. However, none of us have any allergies/problems with trying different brands.

The replies on these older threads might give you an idea of what other Old Stylers use:

Own brand washing powder ?

saving money on washing powder

Washing powder

Washing Powder or liquid and sensitive skin

Tesco Value Washing Powder/Fabric conditioner

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pnq06 wrote: »

Pardon my stupidity but what is washing soda?

I think that washing soda is the same as the soda crystals I mentioned in my post. I get mine in tesco, 56p for a 1kg bag.

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nuttywoman

I`ve used Tesco, Asda, Aldi own brands and they`re all very good, problem is though when i do use them after a few washes my machine starts to smell and i`ve found the best way is to use Persil on a really hot wash.It gets rid of the smell.

lil_me

Just a hot wash should shift the smell, usually comes from washing at lower temperatures so I read on a website about washers.

I use a tablespoon of washing powder and same of soda crystals in my machine, occasionally double it when seriously mucky like quadbike clothes etc, not failed me yet even with two mucky boys. I wash at 30.

I do a hot wash whenever I need the cloths washing usually, keeps it 'gunk' free.

Hardup_Hester

I use what ever is on special offer, I add washing soda too & never use fabric condition as we like our towels stiff, lol.

Hapless_2

I use persil, but I do buy the professional grade as we are lucky to have a farmers store near us, I also buy pro grade comfort (£4.11 for 5 litres concentrate lasts about 3 months). The washing powder lasts us about 6-7 months (family of 6) and I use soda crystals with the powder on really grubby stuff.

pnq06

Pink-winged wrote: »

I think that washing soda is the same as the soda crystals I mentioned in my post. I get mine in tesco, 56p for a 1kg bag.

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Oh my they are cheap I see where I've been going wrong now :j

Thanks for the replies everyone (and the links pink-winged)