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Laundry Question on detergents/softener

We have 2 front loaders and use Gain Pods now that they're available and dryer sheets.
 
Dalis said:
For dried powder detergent, I follow this recipe: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/ASt3E5n8LDn7QJh28kGaiJUgzvhVY99i_WQvKIrTvNepxrj0kmZQOqA/
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I am intrigued. I have tried making my own liquid detergent from similar ingredients in the past and we ended up tossing it because it left a B.O. (body odor) smell behind. I'm interested because this recipe at least has the scent booster in it. I might have to try. I'm just worried that if we don't like it, it seems to make a TON of it. :giggle
 
Karen said:
I am intrigued. I have tried making my own liquid detergent from similar ingredients in the past and we ended up tossing it because it left a B.O. (body odor) smell behind. I'm interested because this recipe at least has the scent booster in it. I might have to try. I'm just worried that if we don't like it, it seems to make a TON of it. :giggle
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It does make a ton, we share it between neighbors.
 
Karen said:
I am intrigued. I have tried making my own liquid detergent from similar ingredients in the past and we ended up tossing it because it left a B.O. (body odor) smell behind. I'm interested because this recipe at least has the scent booster in it. I might have to try. I'm just worried that if we don't like it, it seems to make a TON of it. :giggle
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We made a similar recipe too. And I found it really didn't get my whites very clean. And yep - BO smell!
 
bestcee said:
We made a similar recipe too. And I found it really didn't get my whites very clean. And yep - BO smell!
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Well, I hope I like this powdered version because I was at Walmart last night and I bought the stuff and made a batch. It's TON! lol! It smells amazing though, so I'm hoping this is better than my liquid attempt several years ago. I'll let you know. :)
 
Dalis said:
For softener we use white vinegar, you put it in the softener place before you start your washer. White vinegar kills bad odor AND makes your clothes soft. For the dryer I just bought wool balls, I have only used it once and my load has been sitting 3 days in the dryer, so I can't tell you if they are any good. LOL!!!!!
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Yes with 4 sons (only one left at home) I would always add a cup of vinegar (you can get a huge jug at Costco for cheap) to the rinse cycle, gets rid of odor.

We had a front loader and sorry but I did not like mine at all so when that machine died I went back to the top load.
We had all the issues you all are talking about! Sticking with my top load.

I use Powder and find it at Costco or Target. I normally don’t even look at the local grocery store so I don’t know. BUT I do notice Target has only a small section.
 
Karen said:
Well, I hope I like this powdered version because I was at Walmart last night and I bought the stuff and made a batch. It's TON! lol! It smells amazing though, so I'm hoping this is better than my liquid attempt several years ago. I'll let you know. :)
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let me know if you like it!!!!!!
 
I used to use fabric softener, but we had to dismantle the washing machine once and I found it was all gunked up with fabric softener; I switched to vinegar and haven't looked back. I wash whites separately using the white setting and bleach.

I have a front load washer and I use two Tide pods in each load (they go directly into the drum, not the dispenser). I tried Kirkland brand liquid soap once, and it worked fine, but not as well as Tide does, so I switched back.

I find that an even dozen wool balls in the dryer works the best for me, especially since on busy laundry days, there are usually only 7-9 in there because some come out with the previous load.

My washer door is always barely open; that is, I gently close it until it resists, but doesn't latch. No bad smells.
 
I have a top loader too. I find that the washer s are almost too efficient these days - ie low water use and ssuper intense spin cycles. I was told to always use the extra water and extra rinse cycle and to never spin clothes on the high setting. As for odors, I always leave the lid open after I pull out laundry and I run the tub clean cycle monthly. I also wipe down the inside rim area wear the rubber and meatal meet. There is definitely build up in this area. High maintenace, right!!
 
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