What is the difference between laundry soda and laundry powder?
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Laundry soda helps to soften the water and remove soil from laundry. Laundry powder is a mixture of laundry soap.
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Dear Mocha: The laundry "SODA" is used to cleaning clothes, althought its chemichal content differ from detergents. Anyway NELLIES LAUNDRY soda IS A POWDER.
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Mainly the flavor. The flavor of the liquid is not great, where as the powder is better tasting, but does have a somewhat chalky texture. It's not bad and I definitely prefer the powder over the liquid form.Also, with the powder you may be able to mix with other supplements like proteins or possibly a powder multivitamin.
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I used washing soda. I did not see the packet of activating powder in the package. I used it clean my silver-plated trumpet. Before I got this plate I used aluminum foil and baking soda solution to clean my trumpet. The plate worked fairly well, although I don't know how much better it would have worked with the provided powder.
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From the Nellie's website: SODA ASH - (SODIUM CARBONATE) also known as washing soda. In domestic use, it's used as a water softener during laundry. SODIUM METASILICATE - A major use is as a builder (a material that enhances or maintains the cleaning efficiency of a surfactant, principally by inactivating water hardness) in soaps and detergents SODIUM CHLORIDE - Sodium chloride, also known as common salt, table salt, or halite. As well as the familiar uses of salt in cooking, salt is used in many applications, from manufacturing pulp and paper to setting dyes in textiles and fabric, to producing soaps and detergents. CITRIC ACID - This is a weak organic acid. It serves as an environmentally benign cleaning agent and acts as an antioxidant. The Detergent is a coconut based (LAURYL) Ethoxylated fatty alcohol. Coconut oil on its own will wash nothing. It is therefore chemically modified so that it becomes surface active and thus performs like a detergent. This commodity is widely used by many detergent manufacturers because it is readily biodegradable, non toxic and mild and efficient. It is also NOT Petroleum based.
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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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It's a powder. I put it directly in the drum with the soap (I have an HE machine, too). I have put it in with the detergent in the detergent tray as well, but since it says to put the soap in the drum, I also put the oxygen bleach in the drum. I use White King water softener, too, but I put that in the tray. Not sure why, just do.
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This is from their website: "The detergent parts of all of our products come from a coconut oil base, a unique blend of biodegradable surfactants that has come from years of research. They also contain pure, highest grade, completely soluble, Green River, WY soda ash (washing soda).". The rest they say is non toxic and proprietary.
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Yes, it can be used for laundry. I've heard of it being used directly in the washer, but I make a detergent that works better than anything I've ever used-- 1 cup each baking soda and washing soda, mix in 1/2 cup castile soap then 1 cup vinegar. It takes a lot of stirring (I use my kitchenAid mixer), but it turns back into a powder. I use 1/4-1/3 cup per large load and, man, are my clothes clean! Even dirty, sweaty work clothes and baby diapers come out smelling clean (not clean "scented", but actually clean) and they are soft because the vinegar acts as a fabric softener. People have complimented me on the softness of my fleece and don't really believe me when I tell them why!
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You would have to ask the company. I use Rid-X because the people who pump our septic tank told us to. I do prefer the liquid over the powder but the powder is cheaper. Sorry I couldn't help you more.
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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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Zote contains "optical brighteners" which is a catch all term that includes chemicals which can be toxic and/or allergenic. If you want a natural laundry soap it's safest to make your own from finely grated Kirk's original castile soap, washing soda and baking soda. If desired, add a few drops essential oil for fragrance.
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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!!!!!
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I've used both. The only downside I've found here is texture. This brand is very powdery to the point of being messy. The taste is good.
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I make my own laundry detergent with 1 bar of Ivory Soap, 1 cup borax, 1 cup washing soda. Heat the soap, blend it into a powder, then mix in remaining ingredients. Use 1-2 TBSP per load. It works great is super cheap!
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I have used both liquid and powder homemade laundry soap. We haven't had any problems at all, although we have only had the washer for a few months. I think if you have a low sudsing formula and use an appropriate amount, you would be fine (just like any other detergent.....you don't need much)
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You can do both, either way it works perfectly in removing stains and keeping your clothes clear and smelling fresh.But to maximize usage, I recommend this be mixed with 1 cup of washing soda, 1 cup borax and shaved bar of Fels Naptha , mix thoroughly and ready to use. Cheaper and more concentrated but does not hurt nor discolored your clothes. Amazon has great sale for both (box of Borax and Washing Soda) and I usually ordered from them when I ran out. Helps with my budget too.
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i don't know about for this machine, but i have heard of people using just hot water in these types of machines. I am planning to use hot water & baking soda (pre-mixed),(which I also use in my laundry). it is a chemical, but a "nicer" one. soaps can be hard to remove and i've read that residue can attract future dirt. plus, hard to remove = more water in the rinse = longer to dry = mold growth...potentially?