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Post by whipea on Aug 27, 2014 22:01:52 GMT
Willy. Have an HE and do not consistently pay attention when buying detergent so often end up with the regular. Just use a small amount, just a thin layer in the dispenser to avoid sudzilla. Works great and the detergent last for months.
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Post by scrapaddie on Aug 27, 2014 22:04:29 GMT
Measure, but usually go a little less than called for
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Post by Mystie on Aug 27, 2014 22:08:05 GMT
I measure so I don't get the "TOO MUCH SUDS!" beep from my washer.
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Post by cmpeter on Aug 27, 2014 22:09:51 GMT
Willy nilly
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Post by lorieann13 on Aug 27, 2014 22:11:37 GMT
I alwys measure. I use dry detergent and measure less than what is called for.
A few years ago when we got our new dryer, the guy from Lowe's (who is also a neighbor), said I was using too much. How did he know? Excess of lint in the dryer and vent system.
Since cutting back, I have a lot less lint!
So I go below 1 for a regular load and below 2 for a large load.
For the dishwasher I use the Cascade Complete Platinum Packs.
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Post by dulcemama on Aug 27, 2014 22:17:13 GMT
I always measure but measure out less than I'm "supposed" to use. I have never gotten used to how much less detergent I have to use with my HE washer so I don't trust myself to eyeball it without using way too much.
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Post by casswithsass on Aug 27, 2014 22:18:21 GMT
I dump it straight into the dispenser, but I am so experienced with laundry, that I know exactly how much to use. Not one of my better talents.
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Post by justjenpeas on Aug 27, 2014 22:18:58 GMT
Always measure but my washer has a nice line right in the dispenser.
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gina
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Post by gina on Aug 27, 2014 22:38:51 GMT
Willy nilly.
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Post by M in Carolina on Aug 27, 2014 23:08:03 GMT
I also use Tide, so I use their measuring cup. I don't put in as much as they suggest. I took a textile class in college and learned how to care for different materials without over soaping, over softening, and other tips.
I love my high capacity washer. I use a lot less detergent. I do normally use powder because it cleans the clothes better without leaving soap film. I also use vinegar for the rinse and use very little fabric softener.
You're not supposed to use any fabric softener on children's clothing and bedding because it ruins the flame retardant coating that comes on lots of bedding and pajamas.
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Post by scrapsuzy on Aug 27, 2014 23:10:32 GMT
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Post by Restless Spirit on Aug 27, 2014 23:10:57 GMT
I use the Kirkland Pods, so I just toss one in. No measuring. This^^^^. Love the Kirkland Pods.
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Post by SabrinaM on Aug 27, 2014 23:16:50 GMT
I pour a bit below the line.
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NoWomanNoCry
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Post by NoWomanNoCry on Aug 27, 2014 23:36:50 GMT
I do both.
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SweetieBsMom
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Post by SweetieBsMom on Aug 27, 2014 23:38:09 GMT
nilly dump it in? ETA: I'm a willy nilly dumper. I'm sure that's why I don't get 110 loads out of that jug! Willy nilly dumper here.
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Post by SweetieBsMom on Aug 27, 2014 23:39:15 GMT
Willy Nilly here too. I don't use the full amount they say to use (our neighbor who is a repairman told me awhile back that I was using way too much and I was using the mark on the lid. So now I use less.) My repair guy told me the same thing....never more than a hearty teaspoon.
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Post by meeko77 on Aug 27, 2014 23:39:50 GMT
I measure
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Post by bdawnb on Aug 27, 2014 23:42:51 GMT
Both?? I pour it into the measuring cup but I don't pay attention to where I stop. Just so it's never more than half-ish.
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Post by cycworker on Aug 27, 2014 23:46:00 GMT
I measure. Our new machines are really good so I don't want to use too much. And I only use liquid detergent.
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janeliz
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Post by janeliz on Aug 27, 2014 23:46:43 GMT
Willy nilly, for sure.
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Post by kandie on Aug 27, 2014 23:49:12 GMT
I measure or I would put in too much!
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Post by mari on Aug 27, 2014 23:57:42 GMT
Now I use detergent that has a pump, so I usually use the correct number of pumps (well... maybe with 1 or 2 extra if I feel that the clothes need it).
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Peamac
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Post by Peamac on Aug 28, 2014 0:19:06 GMT
I measure, then mark the line with a Sharpie. We have a washer that needs less detergent than most, and I just get whatever detergent is on sale, so the cap sizes are always different. If I glopped it in, I'd put in too much.
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Post by Dani-Mani on Aug 28, 2014 0:21:18 GMT
I had no idea people actually measured laundry detergent.
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Post by MZF on Aug 28, 2014 1:17:00 GMT
I measure but like some others, use less than recommended amount. Seems to work fine.
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Post by hennybutton on Aug 28, 2014 1:24:35 GMT
I started using Pods when we got our top-load HE washer. DH was a willy-nillier. Our clothes always came out of the dryer crunchy. If you ran the clothes through a second cycle with no detergent, there'd be suds in the water. I love Pods because there's no way he can over-use the detergent.
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Post by ktdoesntscrap on Aug 28, 2014 1:28:16 GMT
Oh dear maybe I'm using too much! Is it a drizzle or a glugglugglug? I use the spigot kind so it comes out slowly...
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Post by mztfied on Aug 28, 2014 1:33:28 GMT
I measure then use a bit less.
When my son was learning to do his laundry he decided that if one measure was good then about 5 more would be lots better. Yes. Suds everywhere. Oh the reasoning of an 11 year old boy is amazing. Made perfect sense to him at the time. We still laugh about this 35 years later.
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Post by Skellinton on Aug 28, 2014 1:57:23 GMT
Willy nilly. If I measured the lid would all be yucky or I would have to rinse it in the washing machine, I have more important things to do!
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Post by smokeynspike on Aug 28, 2014 3:59:35 GMT
I use the liquid detergent and I just have the top over the washing machine and press the spout to pour. I use the that-looks-about-right method. LOL
Melissa
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