Does anybody use this with a non-Charlie's detergent- i.e., tide or similar?
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I use it with Biokleen's grapefruit seed extract laundry liquid. No particular interactions that I can tell, if that's what you're wondering.
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I don't add any other detergent, works great. When you start using it, you wash an empty load to clean your washer of other residue left by other detergent.
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I specifically use Charlie's because I am allergic to corn and it does not contain any derivatives of corn. However, in the past I have used a similar oxygen bleach with other detergents as you are suggesting. Also, I would soak a stained item in the oxygen bleach product with water overnight and then the next day or whatever wash it with the detergent. Hope that helps.
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Definitely not to be used in replacement for a detergent. I have really hard water too (Florida) and use it as a booster. It says it does act as a water softener. I also use a fabric softener (liquid) and notice a difference. For the price, I say try it out & see. Worst case if you don't notice a difference, you haven't lost much money. And it can also be used as a household cleaner if you don't notice a difference. The box has a ton of instructions for use on it. Hope that helps!
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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'm assuming you mean in addition to the carpet cleaner detergent, is that correct? If so, I don't see why not. It's color-safe, it doesn't generate a lot of bubbles. However, I would use very little the first time to make sure that you don't have a bubbly mess.
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I've never tried Charlie's, but we have used Nellie's for three years. My husband (a traditional detergent fan) is thrilled with the way it cleans and I amhappy with no harsh chemicals or scent.
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I don't think you need a "special" detergent. I use blue Dawn if I want a detergent clean or Clorox to remove mildew.
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Yes. This is my daily laundry detergent that I use on everything! I use the subscribe & save to save money & get a box of this every month. It's great!
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I thought to try that, but my washer will not 'fill' unless there are clothes PRESENT in the drum...so there is no way to pre-dissolve or I would do that! You would not have believed what a mess my last load of darks was. I am wondering if I need to do 'extra rinse'...seems like a waste of water there.
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Yep! We got an LG HE washer and I use soapnuts instead of store-bought detergent. For a full load, I put a handful of the nuts in a clean sock, the tie it and throw the sock into the washer with the laundry. Wash with warm water then rinse with cold water works best, but washing with cold water works fine too. I just love the smell of my laundry afterwards...a light but very refreshing smell!
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I bought this to try out, I have mixed feeling about this detergent it cleans however I'm not sure it cleans well enough for my hard water here in New Mexico. I will be trying Charlie's Soap in the Liquid form. When I use this detergent I rinse-wash-rinse and then dry my insert, prefolds, and pail liner. I hang dry my covers, freetime's and Blueberry AIO.
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I am not sure if this is the correct way to clean it, but I use a drop of my laundry detergent because it is dye and fragrance free and warm water. Works perfect for me!
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I started using Charlie's Soap about 6 months ago because of the reviews. I haven't used anything else since and have saved myself a tremendous amount of money. I never use fabric softener, but I still use liquid bleach with the whites.
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I do prefer using the Hoover Professional carpet cleaner. It gets out everything! I have tried Tide in the past, but if you use too much of any laundry detergent, you get too many suds and its hard to get that all out. Try it and see for yourself. Just use a good quality detergent. Awesome Carpet Cleaner for spots truly is Awesome, and only $1 at Big Lots. I am never without that. I hope I was of help.
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I use Tide Sport to wash all my running clothes and it works great. I'm not sure that the detergent makes a huge difference. I would agree with the last answer about making sure to air dry them though, and not put them in the dryer. The heat can eventually break down the spandex fibers.
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I personally added regular detergent and just used this as a booster, but I understand a lot of people use it alone...
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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 use this (and only this) as my laundry detergent, I add baking soda as a booster. It's GREAT if you have sensitive skin (my grandsons do). It will not foam up like regular detergents do (don't add extra). if your laundry load is less than a full load, cut back on the washing soda. It doesn't leave any residue in your clothes like regular laundry detergent does. Hope this helps. I have been using this and only this for the past 4 years. No complaints!!!!!