Washing powder v liquid or tablets

~daisy~_2

i find that with the machines using less and less water these days that my powder detergent sometimes doesnt dissolve properly and leaves marks on the clothes

i prefer to use liquid now due to this

Bongedone

The OH won't use powder as it blocks the drawer. Uses liquid poured in the draw or in a ball into the wash.

catnap53

~daisy~ wrote: »

i find that with the machines using less and less water these days that my powder detergent sometimes doesnt dissolve properly and leaves marks on the clothes

i prefer to use liquid now due to this

That's what I found when I bought a new washer last year. I have always used powder before, always used less than recommended amount as I had been told that the amounts given were excessive and could block the machine.

I now try to wash at 30 degrees for a lot of things (teenage daughter gets changed about 3 or 4 times a day and just leaves things on the floor to be washed again) and again the powder doesn't really like it.

I have only recently started using liquid for these times, but still use powder for a longer and warmer whites wash. Not sure what I will do when the powder runs out.

jess8905

Sorry for duplicating a thread, I did search first but obviously not hard enough! Still new to posting, thanks for moving it Nile.

Thanks for the replies.

Jess

Andy_Hamilton

The key thing is if your finding powder stuck to the inside of the draw you are using too much powder for your machine. I did my work experience at a WM repair company. One machine was just blocked completely and took loads of cleaning to shift the stuff.

When I bought my first washing machine it was a second hand dyson. It does absolute wonders no matter what poweder / liquid I use. The only problem I have is that the rinse is too good. The clothes have no smell and I have to use double FC if I want any scent. I'm happy without a scent as it only indicates that there is residues in the clothes!

high-rise_andrew

I must say I changed from Asda Value big box a couple of years ago to Easy Aloe(ello) Vera liquid coz I found it was bleaching out the coloured. The Easy liquid is great for my coloureds, clothes are never mucky as such just really need a freshen up so tend to do them on a 30'. Bedding & towels I do with the Value powder, went back after noticing the machine was smelling & do a maintenance wash about once a month or so. The machine is only on say twice a fortnight lol. Never use fc, waste of money. Easy laundry and household cleaners you buy from local houseware shops & the friendly ethnic grocers. hth:)

mammamia2

Hi
Looking for some advice please !
I am currently a washing liquid type of gal but am finding it a bit difficult to find any that are good value at the mooent seeing as asdas have put up the price of their own brand liquid .

I had a little nosey at the powders today and noticed that the asda smartprice washing powder was a lot cheaper and also the shelf was nearly empty so is this a good sign that it is good or were they waiting for a delivery ????

has anyone tried the asda smart price powder and what did you all think ??

MrsBartolozzi

I haven't tried asda's smartprice powder, but Sainsbury's Basics washing powder is only £1.68 for 3kg and I can vouch for it's efficiency. Even gets out mud from DS2's football strip - and this can be a challenge for Ariel or Persil.
Hopefully Asda's will be just as good for you.
MrsB.

Butterfly_Brain

I have used smart price and Sainsbury's basic they are both just as good, if you are a little unsure try mixing a small box of Daz with it - personally I don't - it is a good all round powder

sarahs999

I have found, generally, that powders clog my rather ancient machine up, and sometimes leave streaks on my washing. But that may just be me.