Has anyone had a problem with the pods not dissolving properly? I tried some other pods and the pod casing got all over my clothes and ruined them!
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they do not dissolve properly. My clothes are not ruined, but i do have to rewash some items. I now have to dissolve them in the water before i put in my clotes. This sloves the issue. This send smells SO GOOD though! worth it in my opinion!
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It really depends on your washer. The one at my moms house worked perfectly - just tossed them in with my laundry and that was all to it. At the apartment I've moved in to, I have noticed they do not fully dissolve. So to solve this issue, I place the pods in the washer and allow it to fill with water 1/4 of the way and then I stick my hand in there mixing the water around, dissolving the detergent and some of the outer casing before adding in my clothes.
1825770
I've gone through a complete container and my clothes have come out clean and smelling wonderful with no trace of any casings.
1825771
Yes, when using cold water in short cycles the pods don't always dissolve properly. I use them in warm water now. Love how they clean and make the clothes smell.
2274655
I always bought the pods as I needed them (fresh) and never had a problem until the last batch. Held on to them for awhile in case I needed information, but finally pitched them last week.
272627
This is the same amount of time I think I've had mind. For about the same amount of time, mine also will clog, or get stuck in the top of the little cup holder. My work around is to take the compartment out (the whole receptor clear thing) with the pod still in and then I poke through the hole with the back of the little brush that came with it and scrape the top of the plastic thing, the coffee falls into the pod. I have also noticed I have to grind it at 1, but I assumed this was the new coffee I have been buying.
1160079
I've never had one break. I use the fog chaser blend and it turns out the best coffee ever. I know there are a few models that can't take these pods, have you checked the listing to see if yours is one of them? Good luck!
2274654
I have purchased several containers of pods (I try to buy 6 at a time), and have had them in the storage unit for at least a year and they still work fine. Not sure I can say much else. hope it helps.
1858973
I use the Perfect Pod Maker sold by Amazon. It is easy to use and works very well. I use a small, pointed kitchen knife to lift the edge of the pods after they are sealed. I make 10 or 12 pods at a time (one day supply for us) and keep them in small "baggies".
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I have the Pixie and found out that they can actually damage the machine. I went to the boutique in SF and they advised against it. I only wish they would come out with their own refillable pods but, they are not in that business. Good luck...I disposed of mine...
1172025
I'm not sure to be honest. However, i do want to give you my feedback on these pods. They didn't seem to work very well for me, and were a pain to clean everytime. What a mess. If you drink coffee many times a day, it can be quite annoying to have to clean them everytime, and leaves a mess. It may just be worth it to pay the extra few cents not to have to clean the pods everytime. :-) anyway, good luck and I hope you find an answer to your question.
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I imagine you can. I haven't tried it but I did try reloading the pod and covering up the top with a piece of foil. It didn't taste good. You can buy new covers on Amazon and try that. I haven't.
831844
I have actually had success with Starbucks pods (using the single shot filter basket), but now I've been reading various places that the machine doesn't work with very many kinds of pods, and it is definitely not e.s.e. certified. I haven't tried any pods other than starbucks, but I don't think pods are the way to go with this machine. I would be curious if there was a pod adapter filter basket that you could purchase to make it work better with pods. Anyone know of such an attachment or where to purchase it?
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I am just a customer as well, but two times this particular brand stuck inside where it punctures and I had to pry it out. It has never happened with the other San Francisco Fog Chaser that I have been using, so perhaps there is a problem with the seal around the top of the pod. Sometimes it seems as if there is a little air between the seal and the pod...hope this helps.
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I purchased the Coffee Duck refillable pods, and they worked marginally but made EXTREMELY weak coffee with no crema (the espresso foam) on top. We were so bummed! We have a custom grinder and played around with setting it to super fine, medium fine, etc. and nothing seemed to help. We tried packing the pods tight, leaving a little room, etc. and still the coffee sucked. Stick with the capsules; they're expensive up front, but worth it in the end. Plus, Nespresso's capsules are Rainforest-Alliance certified, which is the highest certification for both sustainability and fair-trade. You can also recycle your pods now by turning them into Sur La Table. Hope that helps! I purchased the Coffee Duck refillable pods, and they worked marginally but made EXTREMELY weak coffee with no crema (the espresso foam) on top. We were so bummed! We have a custom grinder and played around with setting it to super fine, medium fine, etc. and nothing seemed to help. We tried packing the pods tight, leaving a little room, etc. and still the coffee sucked. Stick with the capsules; they're expensive up front, but worth it in the end. Plus, Nespresso's capsules are Rainforest-Alliance certified, which is the highest certification for both sustainability and fair-trade. You can... » Read More I purchased the Coffee Duck refillable pods, and they worked marginally but made EXTREMELY weak coffee with no crema (the espresso foam) on top. We were so bummed! We have a custom grinder and played around with setting it to super fine, medium fine, etc. and nothing seemed to help. We tried packing the pods tight, leaving a little room, etc. and still the coffee sucked. Stick with the capsules; they're expensive up front, but worth it in the end. Plus, Nespresso's capsules are Rainforest-Alliance certified, which is the highest certification for both sustainability and fair-trade. You can also recycle your pods now by turning them into Sur La Table. Hope that helps! « Show Less
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Me, too. Got the Ecopods. Don't work. My Cafe makes much better coffee than Keurig. Please let me know what works. It's not easy finding the pre-made single serving pods neither...but I really want refillable pod.
1000473
mrsd1pendy is right (hopefully). In any way. The seller is wrong. They do not work. I wish I had seen mrs1pendy´s answer earlier as now I have to go out to buy Keurig pods.
835746
I've had that happen to me. The problem was that the K-cup didn't puncture properly. I just removed the K-cup, turned it a little and re-inserted it. Making sure that it fully punctured. Worked like it was supposed to. Hope that helps.
315763
I haven't tried to use them twice, so I'm not sure. However, when I have put too much water in and let it all go through, the coffee has gotten diluted. So my guess is that one pod wouldn't give you enough for two tries. But give it a try once and see!
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It would matter to me if they got smashed in shipping. They need to fit in the pod maker properly and since they are kind of delicate, it would be hard to make them work properly. I just made 14 pods today and if they were smashed, it would have taken me a lot longer to try and get them to fit. Maybe this person wants to have a claim against Amazon for smashed items, or she wants to start manufacturing pods herself and just want some to use as a tool to design her own.