paperanthology
Junior Member
Refupea#3258
Posts: 79
Location: New Jersey
Aug 4, 2014 21:45:19 GMT
|
Post by paperanthology on Aug 28, 2014 4:05:14 GMT
I measure...not sure I could willy nilly, just a bit too OCD for that.
|
|
Deleted
Posts: 0
Oct 11, 2024 2:23:43 GMT
|
Post by Deleted on Aug 28, 2014 4:07:33 GMT
I use the measure but I use it for less than supposed to be used.
|
|
|
Post by smokey2471 on Aug 28, 2014 4:10:40 GMT
I measure sometimes and free pour others. If I'm doing a big load I will measure. Of I'm doings small load I just squirt a few squirts in.
|
|
Deleted
Posts: 0
Oct 11, 2024 2:23:43 GMT
|
Post by Deleted on Aug 28, 2014 5:35:36 GMT
Measure for sure! It is so hard to find Tide Coldwater HE around here plus expensive. Most stores do not carry it locally. Don't dare to waste any!
|
|
|
Post by JoP on Aug 28, 2014 5:45:58 GMT
Always measure it......it's too expensive here to waste it!! I measure but out a little less in than the measure, it's so blinking expensive and I also only use half a dishwasher tablet unless the dishes are super yucky
|
|
anniebygaslight
Drama Llama
I'd love a cup of tea. #1966
Posts: 7,402
Location: Third Rock from the sun.
Jun 28, 2014 14:08:19 GMT
|
Post by anniebygaslight on Aug 28, 2014 6:05:59 GMT
|
|
|
Post by anniefb on Aug 28, 2014 6:14:59 GMT
I measure, I have to follow the rules. That ^^
|
|
Why
Drama Llama
Posts: 6,168
Jun 26, 2014 4:03:09 GMT
|
Post by Why on Aug 28, 2014 7:47:26 GMT
Plop-glug done!!
|
|
|
Post by tania7424 on Aug 28, 2014 7:52:48 GMT
I have a giant jug with the push button spout on a shelf above my washer (top loader). I do it to a count of 3. 4 glugs out of a 1 gallon bottle for bleach in the whites.
|
|
my3freaks
Pearl Clutcher
Posts: 3,206
Location: NH girl living in Colorado
Jun 26, 2014 4:10:56 GMT
|
Post by my3freaks on Aug 28, 2014 7:58:55 GMT
I buy the big container with the spout. It's kept in the cupboard right above the washing machine and I just push the button willy nilly until it seems like the right amount.
|
|
BarbaraUK
Drama Llama
Surrounded by my yarn stash on the NE coast of England...............!! Refupea 1702
Posts: 5,961
Location: England UK
Jun 27, 2014 12:47:11 GMT
|
Post by BarbaraUK on Aug 28, 2014 8:11:01 GMT
Always measure it......it's too expensive here to waste it!! I measure but out a little less in than the measure, it's so blinking expensive and I also only use half a dishwasher tablet unless the dishes are super yucky Now that I hadn't even thought of but I'm going to try the half dishwasher tablet tip for some of my loads!!
|
|
|
Post by cakediva on Aug 28, 2014 12:01:01 GMT
Willy nilly here too.
But sometimes DH buys the giant bottle if it is on sale, and I can't pour that directly into the dispenser (front load machine) without getting it everywhere, so I'll pour into the lid first.
But I never measure - I always use less than called for. We have a water softener, so I always use less soap!
|
|
|
Post by baslp on Aug 28, 2014 12:08:40 GMT
I can never really see the measurement lines, so I tend to pour willy nilly.
|
|
Julie W
Drama Llama
Posts: 5,209
Jun 27, 2014 22:11:06 GMT
|
Post by Julie W on Aug 28, 2014 12:11:04 GMT
I use the Target Method brand with the pump - so usually I do the recommended number of pumps, but occasionally I go crazy and throw an extra one in.
|
|
|
Post by LavenderLayoutLady on Aug 28, 2014 12:12:38 GMT
I measure it. I don't like to waste expensive things I have to continually buy.
|
|
Nanner
Drama Llama
Posts: 5,987
Jun 25, 2014 23:13:23 GMT
|
Post by Nanner on Aug 28, 2014 12:15:38 GMT
I use the cap, but ignore the lines.
|
|
Deleted
Posts: 0
Oct 11, 2024 2:23:43 GMT
|
Post by Deleted on Aug 28, 2014 12:19:43 GMT
Willy nilly!
Ann
|
|
keithurbanlovinpea
Pearl Clutcher
Flowing with the go...
Posts: 4,302
Jun 29, 2014 3:29:30 GMT
|
Post by keithurbanlovinpea on Aug 28, 2014 12:22:54 GMT
I use a big jug that sits on the shelf with the spout so I can't glue. But I started measuring and using less than the detergent manufacturer recommended when I read an article that said you don't need that much, especially in an HE washer
|
|
scrappert
Prolific Pea
RefuPea #2956
Posts: 7,960
Location: Milwaukee, WI area
Jul 11, 2014 21:20:09 GMT
|
Post by scrappert on Aug 28, 2014 12:58:16 GMT
Count me as a willy nilly.
|
|
|
Post by withapea on Aug 28, 2014 13:11:35 GMT
I measure and use less. My washing machine and clothes get nasty after a bit if there's too much detergent being used.
|
|
peaname
Pearl Clutcher
Posts: 3,390
Aug 16, 2014 23:15:53 GMT
|
Post by peaname on Aug 28, 2014 13:14:40 GMT
I measured once and marked a line with a Sharpie inside my detergent section.
|
|
sharlag
Drama Llama
I like my artsy with a little bit of fartsy.
Posts: 6,580
Location: Kansas
Jun 26, 2014 12:57:48 GMT
|
Post by sharlag on Aug 28, 2014 14:14:01 GMT
I have a giant jug with the push button spout on a shelf above my washer (top loader). I do it to a count of 3. 4 glugs out of a 1 gallon bottle for bleach in the whites. I'm only a 1-glugger when it comes to bleach. Bleach intimidates me a little.
|
|
gloryjoy
Pearl Clutcher
Posts: 3,332
Jun 26, 2014 12:35:32 GMT
|
Post by gloryjoy on Aug 28, 2014 14:18:30 GMT
I admit I used to measure "willy nilly" but I'm working on it. I'm always thinking "more is better" right?
I hate how you can't see the lines in the measuring cup sometimes.
|
|
|
Post by tania7424 on Aug 28, 2014 14:38:24 GMT
I have a giant jug with the push button spout on a shelf above my washer (top loader). I do it to a count of 3. 4 glugs out of a 1 gallon bottle for bleach in the whites. I'm only a 1-glugger when it comes to bleach. Bleach intimidates me a little. 4 glugs is just enough to get the sleeve cuffs on DS's uniform shirts white again, without bleaching out the crest on them so it's pink.
|
|
scrappington
Pearl Clutcher
in Canada
Posts: 3,139
Jun 26, 2014 14:43:10 GMT
|
Post by scrappington on Aug 28, 2014 14:42:07 GMT
I used to just eye ball it. I use arm and hammer liquid.
After seeing a Tide commercial saying to measure I have started to. Not sure if it makes a difference or not.
|
|
sharlag
Drama Llama
I like my artsy with a little bit of fartsy.
Posts: 6,580
Location: Kansas
Jun 26, 2014 12:57:48 GMT
|
Post by sharlag on Aug 28, 2014 15:24:10 GMT
I used to just eye ball it. I use arm and hammer liquid.
After seeing a Tide commercial saying to measure I have started to. Not sure if it makes a difference or not. That must have been an impressive TIDE commercial, to influence you so!
|
|
scrappington
Pearl Clutcher
in Canada
Posts: 3,139
Jun 26, 2014 14:43:10 GMT
|
Post by scrappington on Aug 28, 2014 16:15:31 GMT
I used to just eye ball it. I use arm and hammer liquid.
After seeing a Tide commercial saying to measure I have started to. Not sure if it makes a difference or not. That must have been an impressive TIDE commercial, to influence you so! the commercial was about getting the actual amount of per loads per bottle or something and I wondered if I was throwing mine off..So I started to...
|
|
|
Post by maryland on Aug 28, 2014 16:18:49 GMT
I figure they have you use more so that you buy more. I was also told to use less that called for to protect your clothes and machine from too much detergent.
|
|
|
Post by lollapealooza on Aug 28, 2014 16:26:26 GMT
Measure.
|
|
|
Post by JoP on Aug 28, 2014 16:38:13 GMT
I measure but out a little less in than the measure, it's so blinking expensive and I also only use half a dishwasher tablet unless the dishes are super yucky Now that I hadn't even thought of but I'm going to try the half dishwasher tablet tip for some of my loads!! I've been doing this for good couple of years - I sound like a real Scrooge though lol! Tip: don't try it with the tabs with the balls unless you cut them with a knife. The Lidl and Aldi own brands work a treat :-o. :-D ;-) I just snap those in half
|
|