Sneaky ways to save the pennies

oystercatcher

I like the sound of this gloop but am wondering how it works in hard water? We have very hard water and in the bath we get loads of soap scum forming which would settle on clothes or does the washing soda prevent this?
Interesting idea. I don't like the way most laundry detergent is so strongly perfumed.

miggy

pepsimax62 wrote: »

I rely on my dishwasher... Don't know yet if the money I save on electric no longer needing a long wash will balance out with paying more for the fairy unless I can stock up whenever I find them on offer.:D

Ignore me if you've already done this but I found manually cleaning* out my dishwasher improved its effectiveness. There is a thread about it.
I'm currently trying to train my family

1. to scrape plates and take labels off tins and jars before dishwashing
2. to stack the dishwasher carefully and
3. to rinse things under the tap if they are likely not to be washed for a while.

Sounds like a faff but it's less trouble than having to wash things again.
I'll look out for the Fairy Bursts - they sound good. Sadly no Asda round here.

P.S. *Manual cleaning being, of course, a darn sight cheaper than specialist products

mama67

bertiebots wrote: »

I like the sound of this "gloop":D (using mr s basics liquid at the mo) and wondered if you can put a blob in the drawer or do you have to dilute it and put it directly into the drum before a wash...sorry if this is a stupid question....but I dont want to make some and then waste it by using it in the wrong way iyswim lol! Also could it be used for general cleaning too?
I thaught it would be a good idea to store it in my 4 pint empty milk cartons btw;)
Thanks
bertie

I found that if I didn't dilute it there were residual marks left on some of the dark clothes.

We have fairly hard water here as well.

I had been told by people who had made it previous to me not to put into the drawer as it doesn't always dislove. Could use one of those dosing balls if you had one.

I had changed to washing liquid from powder as the drain kept getting clogged up with undisolved powder mixed with whatever which was coming from the kitchen sink and dishwasher; since using the liquid I haven't had this problem, the gloop is just a cheaper version again.

Cost me 25p plus electricity and time to make enough gloop for a months washing, compared to £5 for basics/value liquid.

hth

Unity

I'd be really interested in giving this 'Gloop' a go - but can someone set my mind at rest that it is okay to use it in automatic washing machines? I must admit I thought everyone used automatics these days, but knowing just how 'MSE' some of you are - I'll bet there are still a few twin-tubs still in circulation .

I'm plagued by the 'white streaks' on dark clothes too, especially on black jeans, so any tips on how to prevent this would be great. I don't think our water is particularly hard, so what causes them? I worried I might be putting in too much powder, but it even happens with half the amount.

Thanks

nuttybabe

mama67 wrote: »

I found that if I didn't dilute it there were residual marks left on some of the dark clothes.

We have fairly hard water here as well.

I had been told by people who had made it previous to me not to put into the drawer as it doesn't always dislove. Could use one of those dosing balls if you had one.

I had changed to washing liquid from powder as the drain kept getting clogged up with undisolved powder mixed with whatever which was coming from the kitchen sink and dishwasher; since using the liquid I haven't had this problem, the gloop is just a cheaper version again.

Cost me 25p plus electricity and time to make enough gloop for a months washing, compared to £5 for basics/value liquid.

hth

Hi

I would like to try this and was wondering if you can use any soap. i have some in gift sets that i dont use as it dries out my skin too much so would it be possible to use it for gloop instead??

Thanks

candygirl

nuttybabe wrote: »

Hi

I would like to try this and was wondering if you can use any soap. i have some in gift sets that i dont use as it dries out my skin too much so would it be possible to use it for gloop instead??

Thanks

I think you can use more or less any soap.I used simple soap but have sensitive skin;):D

babyshoes

Unity wrote: »

I'm plagued by the 'white streaks' on dark clothes too, especially on black jeans, so any tips on how to prevent this would be great. I don't think our water is particularly hard, so what causes them? I worried I might be putting in too much powder, but it even happens with half the amount.

Thanks

I am sometimes plagued by these too. I find I don't get them at all when I use liquid washing soap (not the OS gloop, just shop bought.) and less often when I try to use much less powder. Perhaps your water is harder than you realise, or perhaps you are actually using too much powder? It could be that there is a build up of old powder inside your machine - have you cleaned it out recently? What about mixing the powder with water before putting it in the machine?

On the plus side, I find the less serious white marks come out with a good rub, and sometimes a bash against the wall or bannister!

nuttybabe

candygirl wrote: »

I think you can use more or less any soap.I used simple soap but have sensitive skin;):D

Excellent, thank you. I will be making some lavender gloop at the weekend!!

ceebeeby

I think it's the word 'gloop' that's putting me off - it reminds me of the rotund boy in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory!

However, I won't knock it until I've tried it - I shall be cooking my gloop at the week-end!!!

BigMummaF

If the laundry is more of the 'freshen-up' than actually dirty variety, I don't use anything other than the power of the machine sloshing it all around & any residue detergent that loosens. I saw it first mentioned by Liz Earle--think she's something to do with the cosmetics industry-- as one of her children has eczema. If I do use liquid--my waste pipe goes uphill for some strange reason so blockages are too frequent if I use powder :mad:--I never use the amount it says. For one thing a quarter seems enough & I pre-treat any heavy stains first, & if I use any more we're walking about looking like we've itching powder down our backs!

I clean the machine by running it empty on the hottest setting, but add a bit of disinfectant & handful of soda crystals. A domestic appliance engineer said it was far more effective than the commercially available stuff, which is basically a brand name for said soda anyway! Which reminds me, it's about due for a clean..

As for the streaks, I turn all dark clothing inside out before putting it in the machine. Likewise thicker items, particularly fleece sweaters etc, as they seem to dry quicker that way tho goodness knows why