Is this used instead as laundry detergent or as a detergent booster?
582041
The laundry soda is a laundry detergent. Nellie's does make an oxygen brightener that can be used as a booster. They are both excellent products especially if you have sensitive skin.
582042
Only as a detergent booster..I combine this soda with borax and shaved Fels Naptha bar soap to make laundry detergent. Washing soda should not be confused with washing powder, which is a powdered soap used as a detergent; Washing soda when added to detergent helps remove stains and softens the water..
582043
I use it to make my own laundry soap by mixing 1 cup of this with 1 cup of Borax and 2 cups of Fels-Naptha or Zote soap.
582044
The product is poorly named, but it IS a detergent, NOT just washing soda (a booster). Anyone telling you otherwise is basically just judging a book by its cover. A quick look at the ingredients shows that it includes not only washing soda (which, by definition is a single chemical compound: sodium carbonate), but also other ingredients, including coconut-based cleansers (and this is also made VERY clear on the Nelly's site where they say "the detergent is..."). It's not going to do any harm to add it to another detergent as a booster, but if you only need washing soda, buy yourself some regular old Arm and Hammer washing soda and save your money. The product is poorly named, but it IS a detergent, NOT just washing soda (a booster). Anyone telling you otherwise is basically just judging a book by its cover. A quick look at the ingredients shows that it includes not only washing soda (which, by definition is a single chemical compound: sodium carbonate), but also other ingredients, including coconut-based cleansers (and this is also made VERY clear on the Nelly's site where they say "the detergent is..."). It's not going to do any harm to add it to another detergent as a booster, but if you only need washing soda, buy... » Read More The product is poorly named, but it IS a detergent, NOT just washing soda (a booster). Anyone telling you otherwise is basically just judging a book by its cover. A quick look at the ingredients shows that it includes not only washing soda (which, by definition is a single chemical compound: sodium carbonate), but also other ingredients, including coconut-based cleansers (and this is also made VERY clear on the Nelly's site where they say "the detergent is..."). It's not going to do any harm to add it to another detergent as a booster, but if you only need washing soda, buy yourself some regular old Arm and Hammer washing soda and save your money. « Show Less
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I just purchased and installed the WM2016CW washer. As a complete newb to the front-loader universe, I set out to run the first load of laundry. I was rewarded with water and suds all over the floor. I called customer service in a panic and the rep told me I probably added too much detergent. Fair enough. Crisis averted. She then went on to lecture me that the WM2016CW is not meant to be used with liquid detergent (even if it's HE). She said it should only use powdered detergent. I referred her to the manual and LG's own website which explicitly state that you can use either in the machine. I'm not sure who to believe, but according to at least one LG customer service rep, the detergent of choice should be powdered.
1674060
We use it for our bedding sheets. Not quite sure if it really makes a difference or not. You add it on with your regular laundry detergent.
1961845
I don't think it gets clothes as clean as regular detergent. I was disappointed with the lack of smell and unclean feel when washing a normal (for us) size load. Perhaps a much smaller load may make a difference. I haven't tried that.
1820933
I use "shout" for laundry. Advantage takes spots out of rugs, cleans counters etc.The label says it can remove any dirt from anything with the correct strength. So it should be safe for clothes - 1 part advantage to 5 parts water. Or something like that.
2041223
I always have a box of Odormute in my cabinet. The back of the box says "may be used in carpet cleaning equipment, sprayers, and washing machines". However, I have only added the product to the rinse cycle when doing laundry. Its not a cleaning product, it just eliminates odors. When I used it on my dog's kennel I would wash it first, then pour a bucket of water with Odormute to remove all scent. It worked, and it worked in the laundry when I was a caretaker for my mother after her stroke.
255819
it's a powder so you load it in the detergent dispenser just like any other detergent. You just don't have to use as much as typical detergents. unless I have an extremely dirty load of dishes , I only fill the main wash cup and not the prewash cup.
849160
It is a detergent/soap. I think Nellie's also has a separate booster product you can buy.
579996
No it is not. I make my own laundry detergent and this gets added to that mixture.
1885851
No, absolutely not. Nellie's washing soda is the detergent. If you feel the need to add something, use Nellie's Oxygen Brightener. Both products are all natural. My clothes appear cleaner, feel softer and overall smell much better than the traditional liquid or powder. Plus, it works for my front loader just fine. Hope this helps you.
2216952
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.
1733083
I use it as a pre-treatment on laundry all the time! I love it! It doesn't get all stains out, but it gets out yellow sweat stains and a lot of other stains. You spray and let it sit for several minutes, then scrub. Sometimes I use it combined with Shout for other stains. They get even more stains out together. Occasionally, I will add Dissolve-it for stains like chocolate and tomato sauce.
1160968
I tried this but cleaner did not perform as well without booster pump. Only need to run cleaner a couple of hours.
1787256
It's a powder and yes you can use it in your laundry. It gives you directions on how to do so.
1820934
I use "shout" for laundry. Advantage takes spots out of rugs, cleans counters etc. The label says it can remove any dirt from anything with the correct strength. So it should be safe for clothes - 1 part advantage to 5 parts water. Or something like that.
524800
I have only used this in the laundry. It really removes odors but leaves a light pleasant fresh smell. I do not like scented detergents. It is a non-clorine bleach, so you could probably use it in the way you would use Clorox, but I don't think it has the same sanitizing properties as a clorine bleach.
2111659
Yes! That's what we have! I add a capful to my regular detergent because it is very strong. I'm addicted to it:)