EDF have upped our monthly DD to £860, equivalent to £10,300 per year for our 3 bedroom semi

poppellerant

basketcase said:

poppellerant said:

I agree about using liquid on quick cycles.  But I am against liquid and pods, as the liquid builds up a slime in the drum, causing mould and bacteria to grow and result in a whiffy machine, especially when washing at low temperatures.

Monthly maintenance cycles, consisting of a boil wash using either a very small amount of biological power or soda crystals, can help stop the growth of bacteria and mould.  However there may come a time when the constant use of liquid or pods requires several boil washes to eliminate any problems.

Any thoughts on Eco Eggs?

I've never used those Eco Eggs before.  I tend to use biological powder and coloured liquid for my dark colours, or what i regard as my favourite clothes that have a lot of colour in them.

Sometimes, if they are on offer, I will use pods.  But I make sure to do hot washes every month or so while using them.