My current detergent gives my clothes fuzz, will this be any different?
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Well it doesn't give my cloths fuzz. I wash everything with this cause im lazy. Its a good product but I like tide better. This just has a better price for a college student like myself who's broke.
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I don't personally. I don't care for fabric softener, what I do instead is add about a half a cup of white vinegar at the beginning of the cycle. I feel it helps the detergent work better, softens even the hang dry stuff, never any cling issues and NO waxy build up to deal with. And my big fear that I'd smell like a pickle was unfounded.
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I use the product solely on my clothes/underwear. I use regular detergent for everything else. Live the smell and I keep it just for me!
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YOu can use any kind. I would ditch the All paks and go with A&H liquid or Tide. I use both in mine and clothes come out clean.
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I have a front loading machine and I put it in with the fabric softener. I'm not sure how well it works but it takes the stink away.
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I used it as a laundry booster, similar to borax. I also tried pre-soaking some stained clothing in a diluted solution. I think oxyclean works better for the latter. I haven't tried it as a sole detergent, so I can't comment on that. However, I don't see why it wouldn't work. I have a big family and my kids are very rough on their clothes, so I always opted to use it as a secondary product.
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I am new to HE washers and have looked up this question online. Most sites say NO because regular detergents produce lots of suds; HE detergents clean with little water. If you use regular detergent your clothes will be sitting in a lather of suds. You can damage your washer when the high amount of soapy suds try to drain. Look it up yourself and see. I would tend to believe it. Frankly, you use a very little amount of the new detergents so it's not like they're just trying to make us buy more detergent.
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The Forever New Fabric Care Wash is powder. I tried the liquid and didn't like it as well as the powder. I think it's a case of personal choice between the two.
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I use the soap nuts and I have not experienced my clothes being dingy. I use hot water on my whites, the rest of my laundry is washed in cold water. I do get my soap nuts wet with warm water first .
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Coconut oil based surfactants (helps breakdown the left over detergents in the fibers,) soda ash softens the water. And a few other NATURAL ingredients listed by Karen below.. Whatever -- it works. It strips out the old detergent and leaves my clothes smelling like I hung them outside to dry. It's very inexpensive and doesn't pollute. I can remember my grandmother using soda to wash clothes. When I saw the description on Amazon I figured I would try it. Now, it's all I use -- no fabric softener either. We don't realize how much "bad stuff" is in all these sweet smelling things we put in our washers and dryers. Coconut oil based surfactants (helps breakdown the left over detergents in the fibers,) soda ash softens the water. And a few other NATURAL ingredients listed by Karen below.. Whatever -- it works. It strips out the old detergent and leaves my clothes smelling like I hung them outside to dry. It's very inexpensive and doesn't pollute. I can remember my grandmother using soda to wash clothes. When I saw the description on Amazon I figured I would try it. Now, it's all I use -- no fabric softener either. We don't realize how much "bad stuff" is in all these sweet smelling things we... » Read More Coconut oil based surfactants (helps breakdown the left over detergents in the fibers,) soda ash softens the water. And a few other NATURAL ingredients listed by Karen below.. Whatever -- it works. It strips out the old detergent and leaves my clothes smelling like I hung them outside to dry. It's very inexpensive and doesn't pollute. I can remember my grandmother using soda to wash clothes. When I saw the description on Amazon I figured I would try it. Now, it's all I use -- no fabric softener either. We don't realize how much "bad stuff" is in all these sweet smelling things we put in our washers and dryers. « Show Less
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Not sure, but it will not hurt to try. I've found this cleaner to be very safe on colors and all fabric types. If this doesn't work, you might try WD40.
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Charlie's Soap still cleans. The cleaner will be also cleaning your washing machine of all the enzymes and such. I used Charlie's Soap without the additive for several months with no issues. I use the additive for my stepsons football clothes and my husbands work clothes. It just helps pull thoses major stains and stinks out. You really shouldn't have a problem. Good luck!
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I have never had that problem. I would try wiping down the pillow with a dryer sheet .... FYI, I use Zum natural laundry SOAP (not detergent) on all my stuff and it does not require that you use softener and I've never had problems with static with this or anything else and my clothes, sheets and towels are cleaner and softer than when I used to use the commercial stuff. Good luck!
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The fragrance is not overpowering. However, I have NOT noticed any difference in my laundry. I live in Florida and the water in my area is extremely hard. The laundry is still coming out with stains and greyish.
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It's your fabric softner. When you wash your clothes next time, add 1/2 cup of vinegar in place of liquid fabric softner. You might have to do this a few times. I had this problem mostly with bathroom towels because I love them soft and fluffy, but the problem was too much of a build up on them. The vinegar will also wash your washer of any buildup. Good luck!
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I have just stopped using this laundry detergent because it is not getting my laundry clean. Something has changed, but I don't know what it is. All I can tell you is the last bottle I had worked very well and my laundry was clean and smelled fresh. With the new bottle, the clothes do not smell or look freshly washed, and simple stains are still in the clothes, no matter how much detergent I use. I can recommend Mrs. Meyers, if you want to stick with a "natural" laundry detergent. It is a bit more expensive, but it does work. Just an FYI, the Method dishwashing liquid seems to have the same problem--it is not cutting grease well, and it does not suds well. I am switching to Mrs. Meyers. I have just stopped using this laundry detergent because it is not getting my laundry clean. Something has changed, but I don't know what it is. All I can tell you is the last bottle I had worked very well and my laundry was clean and smelled fresh. With the new bottle, the clothes do not smell or look freshly washed, and simple stains are still in the clothes, no matter how much detergent I use. I can recommend Mrs. Meyers, if you want to stick with a "natural" laundry detergent. It is a bit more expensive, but it does work. Just an FYI, the Method dishwashing liquid seems... » Read More I have just stopped using this laundry detergent because it is not getting my laundry clean. Something has changed, but I don't know what it is. All I can tell you is the last bottle I had worked very well and my laundry was clean and smelled fresh. With the new bottle, the clothes do not smell or look freshly washed, and simple stains are still in the clothes, no matter how much detergent I use. I can recommend Mrs. Meyers, if you want to stick with a "natural" laundry detergent. It is a bit more expensive, but it does work. Just an FYI, the Method dishwashing liquid seems to have the same problem--it is not cutting grease well, and it does not suds well. I am switching to Mrs. Meyers. « Show Less
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Hi, I believe it is low sudsing (spelling?). However, it really faded my clothes and seemed to damage them, so I no longer use this product.